New Police Chief in Fort Worth, Stormy Weather & Weekend Fun

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, August twenty-second. We’re starting off with breaking news from city hall. Fort Worth officially has a new police chief today. Eddie García, who gained national attention for his leadership in Dallas, was tapped last night to head our police department, beating out more than fifty other candidates. García promises to focus on accountability and community engagement, sharing at a recent forum near city hall that he believes, “When we’re wrong, we’re wrong, and when we’re right, I’ll defend our men and women.” His hire is already stirring local debate, with some community leaders urging caution given García’s recent stints in Dallas and Austin. With more than eighteen hundred sworn officers and five hundred staff, it’s a big job, and we’ll keep an eye on how García steers the department going forward. As the sun comes up, we’re feeling the remnants of yesterday’s storms. Clouds linger along West 7th and downtown, keeping temperatures in the low nineties for now. We could see a quick shower near TCU early, but it’ll clear by noon with a muggy high near ninety-six. If you’re heading to outdoor events, stay hydrated and be ready for that humidity. The weekend forecast calls for a brief cool down Sunday, then back to the mid-nineties by Monday. On the job front, Northmarq just brokered a big sale of the Shiloh Oaks apartments in Garland — good news for the broader DFW multifamily market. Downtown, Parkhill, an architecture and engineering firm, has opened a new regional hub on Taylor Street in Frost Tower, bringing dozens of new jobs and a fresh energy to the block. Real estate continues to buzz. Multifamily units in the region are moving quickly, with several properties changing hands just this week. The average price for a two-bedroom apartment near Southside is holding steady around sixteen hundred dollars, and agents say new listings on Sylvania Avenue and Bryce Avenue are getting multiple offers within days. This weekend, there’s no shortage of fun. The North Texas Fair and Rodeo in Denton is in its final days, with big concerts from Ian Munsick and Randall King. If you love country or rodeo, it’s the place to be. Closer to home, Cowtown Coliseum hosts Bulls, Bands, and Barrels tonight — rodeo fans can catch barrel racing, bullfighting, and a live set from Hudson Westbrook. Over at the Modern Art Museum, the Anime at the Modern Film Festival brings stunning films from Naoko Yamada and more through Sunday. Comedy fans can catch Bill Bellamy performing at Improv Arlington all weekend, while Whitey Morgan and the 78’s deliver Detroit-style country vibes on Saturday. Local schools have made headlines too. Paschal High’s volleyball team clinched three wins this week against Arlington squads, and several Fort Worth ISD teachers are being honored for STEM innovation at next month’s National Night Out kickoff. Speaking of National Night Out, preparations are underway for the big block party s This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.