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Good morning, this is Fort Worth Local Pulse for Thursday, September 18, 2025.

We start the day with a major development out of City Hall. Eddie García has just been sworn in as our new police chief at City Hall this week. He brings years of experience from Dallas and Austin, and listeners may want to note his focus on transparency and accountability in law enforcement. García says he’ll measure his department’s success by having fewer crime victims in our city. He's making recruiting new officers a top priority, especially as Fort Worth continues to grow quickly.

Turning to breaking education news, Fort Worth ISD is rolling out a new plan to help struggling schools avoid state intervention. Three middle schools—Morningside, William James, and Wedgewood—as well as several elementaries along Western Hills and Clifford Davis will shift to a resource campus model next school year. There’s a big change ahead for educators, who will need to reapply for their jobs, and the district is promising different compensation and more professional development. It’s a move aimed at boosting student achievement and keeping local control for our schools. The school board votes next Tuesday, so we’ll keep listeners updated on the outcome.

On the weather front, we’re looking at clear skies and mild temperatures around 78 degrees this morning, climbing into the mid-80s by midday. That calm stretch will hold through the evening, with a slight breeze easing up any late rush hour traffic. It’s perfect weather for outdoor activities or after-school sports, and there’s just a whisper of rain in the forecast for early next week.

In business news, downtown is seeing some new activity with a couple of local cafes on Magnolia Avenue reopening after summer renovations, and one new boutique set to open near Sundance Square this weekend. Some listeners may have noticed a few retail closures along Hulen Street, mostly small shops shaking up their fall lineups. The job market in Fort Worth is holding steady, with about 8,400 local positions posted online this week, ranging from hospitality to tech support and healthcare roles.

For those interested in real estate, median home prices in Fort Worth right now are holding around $361,000, with slightly more properties on the market compared to last month. That’s keeping options open for buyers and giving sellers a touch more competition.

We also have a heartwarming story this morning— the Sturgeon Family Foundation made a generous donation to several Fort Worth charities. The money will go toward educating our community about alternative cancer therapies, empowering women, and even supporting canine organizations. It’s always inspiring to see local families making a big difference.

Crime updates from the last 24 hours include a few minor traffic incidents downtown and a public safety alert after a late-night disturbance near Berry Street. Our police are responding quickly, and new Chief García reaffirms his commitment to increasing patrols in busy areas.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Fort Worth hosts the annual ArtsGoggle festival along South Main, with dozens of artists, live music, and food trucks Friday and Saturday. Local high school football teams notched a couple of impressive wins last night—Paschal High sealed a close victory at home while North Side High took a strong lead at Farrington Field.

Before we wrap up, here’s a quick tip for travelers. DFW Airport saw a bit of drama last night when an American Airlines passenger cut ahead in line to catch a flight, sparking debate on travel etiquette. So give yourself a little extra time if you’re flying out today.

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