"Storms Clear, Affordable Housing, Hiring Fair, and Community Events in Fort Worth"

Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Friday, October 3rd, 2025.We start today with breaking news from downtown, where crews are working to clear debris after last night’s strong storms brought brief but heavy rain and gusty winds across Tarrant County. Several branches down near Sundance Square and minor flooding reported on West 7th Street may delay the morning commute. City crews assure us that main roads are open and cleanup will wrap up by midday.From city hall, we’re hearing updates on the new affordable housing initiative. This week, council approved a plan to convert the old Riverside warehouse on East Belknap into seventy family units. Construction begins next month, aiming to help address our rising rental prices. Speaking of real estate, the latest local reports show median home prices just above three hundred and twenty thousand dollars, up slightly from last quarter. Most activity remains concentrated north of I-30 near the developing Panther Island area, where new apartments continue to pop up. Job seekers might want to check out the regional hiring fair happening this afternoon at Will Rogers Memorial Center, where more than forty local companies are offering over three hundred positions, spanning healthcare, logistics, and education. The city’s new workforce partnership program is also calling for applicants from underrepresented neighborhoods, with training set to start in November.For those interested in community events, UNT Health Science Center is hosting a health and wellness celebration on Camp Bowie Boulevard today, running until five. There will be free screenings and advice from local clinics, plus music from student bands. Tomorrow evening, the Modern Art Museum will feature a new exhibition highlighting North Texas painters, and don’t miss the Jazz on the Trinity concert series at Panther Island Pavilion Saturday night.Our schools are shining this week: Paschal High’s robotics team took home first place in the regional challenge, and the TCU Horned Frogs powered past Baylor last night, winning 27 to 20 in front of a packed house at Amon G. Carter Stadium. Across the city, elementary kids at Lily B. Clayton are celebrating a successful food drive, collecting over two thousand cans for local shelters.Turning to sports, the Cowtown Marathon opens registration today, and youth soccer teams are kicking off tournament play at Gateway Park. On the business front, we welcome the grand opening of The Biscuit Bar on South Main, drawing crowds with all-day breakfast. Meanwhile, West Magnolia saw a bittersweet goodbye as Brewed Café closed its doors after ten years in business, though owners hint at new ventures coming soon.Police report a quiet night overall but are investigating a string of car break-ins on White Settlement Road. Officers remind us to lock vehicles and avoid leaving valuables visible. And in a feel-good moment, neighbors in the Historic Southside came together yesterday for a surprise birthday parade for local WWII veteran James Carter, who turned one hundred and one. Volunteers and families lined the street with banners and balloons, a reminder of our city’s deep spirit.Clouds clear throughout the day, with mild temperatures topping out near seventy-eight—perfect for those outdoor events. Light winds and a dry forecast ahead should bring a pleasant weekend.Thank you for tuning in to Fort Worth Local Pulse. Subscribe to get your daily roundup every morning, and let us know what matters to you. This has been a Quiet Please production, for more check out quiet please dot ai.For more http://www.quietplease.aiGet the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOtaThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AIThis episode includes AI-generated content.