Fort Worth Shuttle Crash, Housing Proposals, and Small Business Expansions

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Sunday, July 20, 2025. We begin today with a difficult story that’s impacting many in our community. Four passengers lost their lives and twenty-one others, including four children, were injured after a shuttle bus crash on its way from Fort Worth to Eagle Pass. The owner of the local shuttle company, Jose Hector Guerra—known as Tito—was among those killed. According to family and officials, the crash followed a high-speed chase involving a stolen Camaro, and authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward. Our thoughts are with all those affected. Turning to city news, the Fort Worth City Council is reviewing a proposal for a forty-eight-unit residential development, aiming to tackle our ongoing housing shortage. This move is expected to provide much-needed relief, with demand for affordable units at a high and local families eager for more options. Details are still in the works, but this could signal new opportunities for both renters and construction jobs here in the city. On the law enforcement front, Fort Worth is nearing a decision on our next police chief. Eddie García, currently an assistant city manager in Austin and former Dallas police chief, has been named as a finalist for the role. City officials are highlighting his three decades in public safety and his focus on building community trust. Job seekers take note, there’s positive news for the small business community. CDFI Friendly Fort Worth continues expanding access to financing for local entrepreneurs and several franchises are making moves in the area. Smoothie King has plans for new stores throughout North Texas with multiple locations slated for Tarrant County, meaning more job openings over the coming year. The real estate market also shows signs of steady movement in Fort Worth. With a tight inventory and more residential projects proposed, prospective homebuyers should expect competition to remain high through the summer. Weatherwise, we’re looking at muggy July heat with highs in the mid-nineties and a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms. If you have outdoor plans, especially in the Stockyards or around Trinity Park, keep an eye on changing skies. The rest of the week looks similar: hot, humid, and just a small risk of pop-up showers. Community events are in full swing. The Tony Award-winning musical returns to Bass Performance Hall, wrapping up its run today. And the Back 2 School Fest kicks off to supply students with essentials for the fall. Registrations are still open for YMCA summer day camps as well. In sports, local high school teams are gearing up for fall tryouts while the Texas Rangers notched a big win against the Tigers last night. Manager Bruce Bochy celebrated the strong bullpen performance, and fans are hopeful for another series clincher. On the crime front, Fort Worth police responded last night to a large outdoor party near East Hattie Street and I-35W where a woman was shot a This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.