Fort Worth's Chilly Forecast, Crime Bust, and Community Wins

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, November 13, 2025. We’re waking up to a classic North Texas cold snap. Bundle up, everyone. Today’s high barely breaks into the mid-50s, with winds making it feel much chillier than usual. There’s still a freeze warning lingering until mid-morning, so watch out for icy spots on bridges and colder spots near the Trinity River. The chill should hold through the evening, so if you’re headed to events, keep those coats handy. Let’s start with breaking news from the crime beat. Fort Worth police, working closely with the FBI, announced the arrest of 21 members of the Kiccdoe street gang after a year-long sting that spanned several cities across North Texas. These suspects, mostly in their early twenties, have been tied to a string of violent crimes, including armed robbery and shootings. Police say this is a major win for public safety, as this gang was behind a significant share of Arlington’s recent violence. Meanwhile, Fort Worth’s own crime numbers are trending better, with Chief Eddie Garcia reporting a sixteen percent drop citywide compared to last year. Still, officers were busy this week, responding to a wrong-way crash on the South Freeway and investigating the arrest of a city police officer for evading arrest in Keller, both incidents prompting internal reviews. Switching to City Hall, the big change affecting our daily lives comes with the city council’s adoption of the new fiscal year budget. Property taxes are ticking up just slightly—about two dollars more a year on a $100,000 home—to boost maintenance and operations across neighborhoods like Fairmount and Riverside. With the transition to the new City Hall nearly finished, meetings are now available online, making city government more accessible for everyone. Tonight, there's a bond open house and town hall for District 2 at Tarleton State University. If you want to shape where our local dollars go, that’s the place to be at six o’clock. Fort Worth is making strides in broadband access. Construction has started citywide on a new fiber network, promising faster internet for homes and businesses, especially helping folks working remotely and bringing much-needed support for telehealth and students who rely on digital classrooms. The real estate scene is buzzing, too. The historic TXU power plant property by Panther Island is officially on the market, signaling that the city’s long-awaited riverfront development is gaining steam. Realtors say median home prices across the Fort Worth area hold steady near $340,000, but new listings are up, with open houses scheduled this weekend on Magnolia Avenue and near TCU. If you’re searching for work, the local job market keeps humming along. About 1,600 openings are posted right now, most in healthcare, logistics, and education. Our schools have reason to celebrate—Fort Worth ISD just saw Paschal High’s debate team take top honors at the regional meet, while North Side High football co