2025 Wrapped: Fort Worth’s top news of the year

It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see which stories Fort Worthians tuned into?

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We had plenty of news to summarize in 2025.

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Your Fort Worth Wrapped is here, and it’s been a big year for Cowtown. Let’s dive into your top stories of 2025, but first, some stats.

  • 55,402 of you are subscribed to FTWtoday and know all the best news and events in our city. That’s 5,633 more than 2024. Thanks for being here.
  • You’ve read 243 newsletters this year.
  • On average, it takes our readers about five minutes to go through the newsletter, which means you’ve spent 1,215 minutes (about 20 hours) with us in 2025.

You’ve changed, and so has Fort Worth. Let’s look at some of the things that our city has been through.

  • In January, one of Fort Worth’s most expensive homes was on the market. Although it’s not currently for sale, that doesn’t mean we can’t still dream.
  • In March, we welcomed Iggy the Iguana back to his rightful perch above the Museum of Living Art at the Fort Worth Zoo.
  • In May, the city of Fort Worth unveiled a 10-year master plan for its parks and recreation department.
  • In September, TV producer Taylor Sheridan bought out Cattleman’s Steakhouse and announced his plans for a private, member’s members-only club.
  • In October, developers of the future Westside Village asked Fort Worth City Council to change the name of White Settlement Road to Westside Drive. The change later got approved.

Our top-viewed articles

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Which FTWtoday articles reigned supreme? Fort Worthians, these three prove how much you love your city, giving back to it, and supporting local.

  1. 30+ kid-friendly activities in Fort Worth | If there’s one thing FTWtoday readers love more than exploring the city, it’s discovering fun for the kiddos, too.
  2. 40+ nonprofit organizations for volunteering and donations | We learned that residents love to get out AND give back in their communities.
  3. Eat local from these farmers’ markets around Fort Worth | Whether it’s a bag of Cuppa Craft coffee beans or a jar of SD Captain Bee’s honey, it’s pretty clear that readers love supporting small and local farmers.
  4. Restaurant Roundup: Meet your new favorite Fort Worth restaurants | Not surprising at all — readers our huge foodies and tap into food news often.
  5. Flea markets, vintage, salvage yards, and resale shopping in Fort Worth | Not only do Fort Worthians love supporting small businesses, but they’re also passionate about thrifting and sustainable shopping.

Our top-opened newsletters

  1. Seasonal farmers market finds, arena buzz + baby giraffe | Thursday, Oct. 9 | 24,423 opens
  2. A major street name change + enchiladas on Magnolia | Thursday, Oct. 16 | 23,841 opens
  3. Pinterest-worthy porches + West Seventh Street closures | Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 23,620 opens
  4. A new trail + register for Grit Series 5K | Friday, Oct. 3 | 23,591 opens
  5. Date night for every type + Y’all Street approved | Thursday, Oct. 2 | 23,525 opens
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