Your Fort Worth Wrapped is here, and it’s been a big year for Cowtown. Let’s dive into your top stories of 2024, but first, some stats.
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You’ve changed, and so has Fort Worth. Let’s look at how you felt throughout the year.
- In January, the Fort Worth Zoo introduced Moja, its first lion cub born in the new “Predators of Asia & Africa” exhibit — and he’s clawed his way into our hearts.
- April saw the addition of a fresh grocery store in Fort Worth. H-E-B Alliance opened its first Tarrant County location, and our grocery lists haven’t been the same since.
- In June, we dove into an important part of Texas, and national history when we interviewed Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”
- We prepared to say farewell to LaGrave Field in October + November. The former home of the Fort Worth Cats auctioned off memorabilia ahead of its impending demolition.
Which FTWtoday articles reigned supreme? Fort Worthians, these three prove how much you love your city and its legacy.
- The 100-year-old Worth Heights grain silos may be demolished | The first permit was filed, which could lead to its removal in 2025.
- The Texas tradition of homecoming mums | We can’t stay mum when it comes to this aspect of our culture.
- Inside Fort Worth’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan | Cowtown is growing, but we don’t need a crystal ball to predict future projects.
