Fort Worth Freezes City Hiring Amid Budget Crisis: Your DFW News Update

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Good morning listeners. Welcome to your Dallas Fort Worth news update, where we dive into the

stories shaping our neighborhoods. I'm Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Topping our headlines.

Fort Worth has slammed the brakes on hiring. According to WBAP and an internal city memo from

March 14th, city manager Jay Choppa ordered an immediate freeze on recruitment for general fund

positions due to projected budget shortfalls and fiscal year 2026 and tighter revenues ahead.

Discretionary spending is also curtailed until further notice, sparing only seasonal hires and

civil service roles. Word on the streets of Dallas Fort Worth is this could ripple through city

services as leaders scramble to balance the books. Chifting to our communities, a startling

scare hit North Texas yesterday. Star Telegram reports a bomb threat evacuated students taking

SAT exams at a local high school with Dallas police swiftly responding, no devices found,

and everyone safe. These reminders of vigilance hit close to home in our tight knit area.

For a brighter note, meet local hero Maria Gonzalez from Oak Cliff, a lifelong Dallas site who's

turned her backyard garden into a free food hub for 50 families weekly as shared in recent community

spotlights. Inspired by her Abuela's traditions, she's blending old school resilience with today's

needs. Otherwise, expect mild sunshine today with highs near 72 degrees and light winds per local

forecasts, perfect for outdoor plans. Mark your calendars, the Fort Worth Stockyards rodeo kicks

off this Friday and Dallas's Deep Elim Arts Festival runs next weekend, celebrating our vibrant

culture. As we navigate budgets and threats, it's our community spirit like Maria's that keeps us

strong. This has been Morgan Riley, your neighbor in the news. Thanks for tuning in, subscribe and

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