"Lights, Camera, Fort Worth: TV Series Boosts Local Economy"

Word on the streets of Dallas-Fort Worth, it’s Morgan Riley here with today’s top local stories and a warm welcome to all of you tuning in. Whether you’re driving down the LBJ, catching some shade at Klyde Warren Park, or just grabbing your morning coffee, I’m here with the news that matters most to our great metroplex. We begin today with a major development out of Fort Worth, where parts of the historic downtown have been temporarily closed to accommodate the filming of the upcoming TV series “Landman.” Local buzz has been building as Billy Bob Thornton takes on the lead role and director Taylor Sheridan is making his mark in Cowtown. Sheridan, known for his work on Yellowstone, has leased 450,000 square feet of land from a Fort Worth developer to expand filmmaking efforts in the Alliance area. This move is expected to bring economic growth and creative energy to our city, echoing that classic intersection of Texan tradition and new Hollywood investment, something Fort Worth hasn’t seen since the days of Walker, Texas Ranger. In Dallas, police are investigating a deadly shooting involving a bounty hunter, and over in Fort Worth, a man has reportedly confessed to murdering a woman and throwing her body off a bridge. Meanwhile, justice has been served for the man convicted in the high-profile murder of a TCU student outside a West 7th Street bar in 2023. These stories remind us how crucial community vigilance and cooperation remain for safety across our neighborhoods, and why Dallas-Fort Worth continues to invest in policing and community programs, bridging the gap between public safety and personal responsibility. For a lighter moment, Flower Mound has officially been named the Best Place to Live in 2025 by Livability’s national rankings. Safety, affordability, education, and community health all played a role. As someone who’s watched the area grow from rolling flower fields to a model suburb, it’s heartening to see our local communities get national recognition. On the regulatory front, Flower Mound’s new micromobility ordinances have gone into effect, requiring helmets for riders under 14 and new lighting regulations for bikes and scooters. The law aims to balance mobility, convenience, and safety, especially for our youngest residents. Weather-wise, we’re heading into another stretch of sunny, warm days with highs in the upper 90s. Stay hydrated and look out for that classic Texas heat. For events, mark your calendar for Fourth of July celebrations: Frisco Freedom Fest is returning, and Opal’s Walk for Freedom brings together friends and families this weekend. Shakespeare Dallas is staging “Othello” in the park, combining classic storytelling with our vibrant summer culture. As we wrap up, I’m struck by how Dallas-Fort Worth keeps evolving. Whether it’s Hollywood rolling through Fort Worth or neighborhoods rallying for safety and recognition, our region proves that growth and community spirit can walk hand-in-hand—much like the classic This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.