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Hello Fort Worth! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Can you help solve a 2005 Fort Worth murder case?
  • How Fort Worth's new ADA plan could change your daily routes
  • What did Fort Worth's historic commission just decide for your neighborhood?

Also on today's calendar: Turn Off, Tune In: Freedom from Digital Distractions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the scarecrow given an award? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Humid; a few morning showers, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 84, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 83 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. 21 years later, Fort Worth family still looking for answers to mother's murder (star-telegram.com) — A Fort Worth family is still pleading for answers in the 2005 killing of Gloria Choice, whose unsolved case remains with Fort Worth police. Relatives recently gathered at William McDonald Park in southeast Fort Worth to celebrate her birthday and keep attention on the investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department's cold case unit.
   

2. Human Relations Commission focuses on Fort Worth ADA transition plan (fortworthreport.org) — Fort Worth officials are advancing a new ADA transition plan that targets sidewalk, curb ramp, crosswalk and signal upgrades to make city programs more accessible for residents with disabilities. At the Human Relations Commission's Sept. 14 meeting, consultants outlined data-driven field work, public surveys and technology tools guiding where improvements happen first, while new commissioners were sworn in ahead of the Oct. 5 meeting.
   

3. What Fort Worth's historic commission decided for four neighborhoods in September (fortworthreport.org) — Fort Worth's Historic and Cultural Landmarks Commission just ruled on four neighborhood properties, affecting what owners in Terrell Heights, Mistletoe Heights, Fairmount and Carver Heights can do with their homes. From approving a burned house's rehabilitation to setting conditions on a new build and garage connection, these decisions shape how historic character and tax exemptions will work in your part of the city.
   

4. Friends, community catch glimpse of Fort Worth native on 'Survivor' (dallasnews.com) — A Fort Worth crowd packed Coco Shrimp in Near Southside to cheer on local Survivor contestant and TCU medical student Thien An Nguyen, who was born and raised in the city. Nearly 50 friends, classmates and fans turned the watch party into a loud, supportive celebration as they reacted to every challenge and twist while Nguyen hinted that the season will only get more chaotic.
   

5. Parts of North Texas saw heaviest rainfall in years after record dry spell. How long will storms last? (dallasnews.com) — Fort Worth just broke its 67-day dry streak with more than four inches of rain in a single day, the heaviest in nearly three years. The storms brought only minor flooding and no major damage, and rain chances around 30% continue through Sunday before a drier, cooler week in the low 80s sets in.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I am looking for someone to come and help me open Amazon packages.
    And also put them where they belong. My hands are weak so it's hard for me to open them . (Nextdoor Basswood Park)
  • H-E-B announced on Friday, Oct.
    2 that the company plans to build a store on the northeast corner of Chisholm Trail Parkway and Oakmont Boulevard, in the 250-acre Overland community… (Nextdoor Hulen Oaks)
  • Nesco Resource posted a job opening for Shipping and Receiving Associate in Fort Worth. Apply here.
  • Family Dollar posted a job opening for Assistant Manager II-1 in Fort Worth. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Fort Worth here.

Ok Fort Worth! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why was the scarecrow given an award?" — Because he was outstanding in his field! (Thank you Teresa M. for sending it in!)
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