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City
Five-minute history: The rise of representation in 1970s Funkytown
The 1970s saw the first African American and Mexican American representatives on Fort Worth’s city council and school board.
April 16, 2024 03:34 PM
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Kate Mazade
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Retail
Celebrate Earth Day with local makers
April 15, 2024
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Business
We’re already writing about Fort Worth — why not you, too?
April 11, 2024
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Staff
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Retail
Attention, shoppers: H-E-B Alliance opens in Fort Worth
This is the Texas grocer’s first location in Tarrant County — grab that list and let’s go shopping.
April 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Sponsored
4 ways to hit your savings goals this year — and beyond
Start watching your savings grow with help from United Texas Credit Union.
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City
MP Materials receives $58.5M for rare earth magnet manufacturing facility in north Fort Worth
The Las Vegas-based company is set to start production in America’s first fully integrated rare earth magnet manufacturing facility this summer.
April 2, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Business
Level up your wardrobe with this handmade boot
March 20, 2024
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Alexandra Garian
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Sponsored
Protect your financial future with Higginbotham’s private client insurance specialists
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Sponsored
Ride this way to your dream car
Meet House of Hotrods, a one-stop shop for all of your custom car needs.
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Work
Workin’ 9 to 5: Major industries and employers in Panther City
The economic landscape of Fort Worth, who’s hiring, and who’s most likely to expand investments into our community.
February 26, 2024
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Staff
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Small Businesses
Asked: Which closed Fort Worth businesses do you miss the most?
Tell us which business you think deserves a second chance.
February 22, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Fort Worth rises in the Milken Institute’s Best-Performing Cities index
The list of best-performing cities considers the economy, resiliency, and growth of 400+ cities. See where Fort Worth ranked.
February 14, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Sponsored
How to reach your 2024 savings goals
United Texas Credit Union privately insures all deposit accounts up to $250,000 — with no limit on the number of accounts.
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Small Businesses
Top off your outfit at these 5 cowboy hat stores in Fort Worth
Set your cap at a new lid and strut your stuff at the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo.
January 26, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 24, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Airports and Transportation
LG opens first US electric vehicle charging factory in Fort Worth
The 100,000-sqft green energy facility will produce up to 10,000 advanced electric vehicle chargers per year.
January 16, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Food
10 spots to get mocktails in Fort Worth during Dry January
Sober curious or taking part in Dry January? We’ve got your guide to zero-proof mocktails in Fort Worth.
January 9, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Loews to open a third hotel in Arlington’s Entertainment District
The $410 million project would give New York-based Loews almost 1,700 hotel rooms in Arlington.
December 14, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Live
Are Fort Worth home prices expected to drop? 2024 real estate predictions
A real estate expert explains what Fort Worth home buyers should know and predicts whether we’ll see prices continue to rise in 2024.
December 13, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Play
Date night ideas for every type of Fort Worthian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Cowtown.
December 12, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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Business
Liven up the holidays with these not-so-ugly sweaters and parties
Grab your ugly sweater and get into the holiday season with these festive parties around town. Plus, if you’re still looking for the perfect outfit, we’ve got you covered with a roundup of local shops offering the perfect selection of sweaters for all your festive needs.
December 6, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Sponsored
Navigating today’s homebuying landscape: Advice from Vantage Bank’s mortgage team
There are many considerations to be made.
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Retail
Gift Guide: Our Editors’ picks for the 2023 holiday season
See what Editors Kate and Rebecca are shopping this year.
November 30, 2023
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Mark Cuban to sell majority interest in the Dallas Mavericks for $3.5 billion
The Dallas businessman entered a binding agreement with casino owner Miriam Adelson.
November 29, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Wellness
Relax and unwind at these indulgent Fort Worth spas
Treat yourself to a day out with a massage, skin care treatment, fitness classes, and more at these local spas and med spas around Fort Worth.
November 28, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
7 places to take cooking classes in Fort Worth
Sign up for a hands-on cooking class that is perfect for date night, girls’ night out, families, and team building.
November 27, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Retail
2023 Holiday Gift Guide: 38 gifts you can buy right now
Shop the most popular gifts of the 2023 holiday season, plus gifts that support small businesses and the best holiday wrapping paper to tie it all up in.
November 2, 2023
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Small Businesses
Build your own Boo Basket with fall goodies from Six&Main
We’ve pulled together the perfect goodies from small businesses to make a Boo Basket for your friends and loved ones.
October 17, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Sponsored
Super-charge your savings with share certificates
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Business
Gustos food truck will open its first storefront on Magnolia Avenue
Gustos Burgers + Stuff is planning a big move to the bustling Magnolia Avenue.
October 11, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Play
Tee it up at these 25 Fort Worth golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 25 golf courses in Fort Worth are sure to make for a good round.
September 26, 2023
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Cat George
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