"Fort Worth Tech Boom, Icy School Closures, and Community Good News"

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for January 13, 2025. We're starting the day with some welcome news for parents and students: after a brief closure due to icy and snowy conditions, all Keller ISD and Northwest ISD schools and offices are scheduled to resume normal operations today[1]. Moving on to the job market, Fort Worth continues to thrive. The latest data shows our labor force has seen a steady increase, with approximately 495,000 workers as of October 2024, up 2.87% from the previous year. Major hiring announcements include high-paying tech jobs, with AI Architects leading the charts with salaries over $200,000. Cybersecurity experts are also in high demand, with top positions reaching up to $150,000. This growth is a promising sign for our local economy, driven by significant investments in innovation and the rapidly expanding tech sector[2][5]. In real estate news, existing-home sales picked up, and home prices were stable in the third quarter. The average hourly earnings in the Dallas-Fort Worth area are $35.24, with a 3.9% growth year-over-year. However, we don't have any major updates on notable property sales or new development projects today[2]. From city hall, there haven't been any significant decisions affecting daily life in the past few days. However, we're keeping an eye on any changes that might impact our community. Weather-wise, it's a typical winter day in Fort Worth, with no significant disruptions expected today. However, we're looking at a cold week ahead, with hazardous travel and accumulating snow expected on Thursday. We'll keep you updated if there are any changes in the forecast[4]. In new business activity, we've seen a few openings and closings around town, but nothing major to report today. Upcoming community events include various local school achievements and sports events, which we'll cover in more detail in the coming days. On a positive note, Fort Worth's tech scene is thriving, with over 20,000 new tech jobs expected to be created by 2025. This growth is driven by significant investments in innovation and the rapidly expanding tech sector[2][5]. In crime news, we've had a few incidents in the past 24 hours, including a reported burglary on West 7th Street. The police are investigating, and we'll provide updates as more information becomes available[4]. Finally, a feel-good community story: a Girl Scouts troop in Burleson designed a communication board to make a park more inclusive, showcasing the kindness and creativity of our local youth[4]. This has been Fort Worth Local Pulse. We'll see you tomorrow with more local updates. This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.