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Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Fort Worth activities
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Fort Worthians to make the most of their evenings.
March 05, 2026 01:43 PM
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Maria Adnado
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History
Today in history: March 12
Over 100 years ago, the first indoor rodeo was held at the North Side Coliseum.
March 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
An aerial shot of Eagle Mountain Lake in North Texas circa 1953. The lake is managed by Tarrant Regional Water District.
City
Tarrant Regional Water District celebrates 100 years
The Tarrant Regional Water District supplies water to 2.3 million residents in 11 North Texas counties, including Tarrant County.
March 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Six Flags unveils new rides and improvements ahead of spring break
We’re breaking down what you can expect during your next visit to Six Flags.
March 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Answered: Which closed Fort Worth businesses do you miss the most?
From family-owned restaurants to venues, here are the Fort Worth businesses our readers miss the most.
February 26, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Sponsored
Find a cocktail inspired by your favorite book at Thompson’s Bookstore
This speakeasy may not actually peddle books, but it provides the perfect locale for a bookworm’s night out.
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City
Celebrate freedom with the upcoming National Juneteenth Museum
The brainchild of Opal Lee, the National Juneteenth Museum is scheduled to open on the Eastside in 2026.
February 21, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
Historic Bailey’s Bar-B-Que purchased by Panther City BBQ
The owners of Panther City BBQ purchased the 93-year-old Bailey’s Bar-B-Que in downtown Fort Worth + plan to keep the barbecue restaurant running with new and old recipes.
February 20, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Add to cal: Miller Lite Hot Country Nights
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Food
TikTok food critic Keith Lee wraps up North Texas food tour
Which restaurant are you going to try first?
February 16, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Our readers’ local love stories
Help us put our city on the map by submitting your love stories.
February 14, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Read this: Books written by authors with ties to Fort Worth
Whether you’re looking for your next leisure read, a book for the whole family, or a thrilling fictional novel, we’ve got a list of 20+ books written by Cowtown authors.
February 5, 2025
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Food
La La Land is brewing up kindness
The Dallas-born coffee chain arrived in Cowtown and it’s serving more than just the “World’s Best Vanilla Latte.”
February 4, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Play
Cheers to this history of brewing in Fort Worth
We’re pouring a pintful of Fort Worth beer and brewing history.
February 4, 2025
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Kate Mazade
Anthony Davis dribbling a basketball. He is wearing a yellow Lakers jersey with a white undershirt and a white headband, looking seriously off to the left of the screen.
Sports
10 reasons for optimism for DFW sports fans
Spare yourself from the doom and gloom with a few reasons our sports future might not be so bad, after all.
February 3, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Get ready to laugh at these Fort Worth comedy clubs
These three local comedy clubs will have you laughing your socks off — and that’s no joke.
January 30, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
Hidden Gem: Chow down at Carshon’s Deli
Find out why this kosher delicatessen has been a Fort Worth staple for almost 100 years.
January 30, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Weather
How accurate is Texas’ Armadillo Day prediction in Fort Worth?
Move over Punxsutawney Phil — see how armadillo Bee Cave Bob’s predictions measure up against Fort Worth’s recorded weather for the last six years.
January 30, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Test your knowledge with our January 2025 news quiz
See how thoroughly you’ve been reading our newsletter with a 10-question news quiz about Fort Worth’s biggest headlines.
January 29, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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City
Eastside YMCA completes phase one of a $16 million renovation project
YMCA Metropolitan of Fort Worth officially opened its doors to the reimagined Eastside campus.
January 27, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Sports
Brian Schottenheimer named next Dallas Cowboys head coach
The Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator is getting promoted to the 10th head coach of “America’s Team.”
January 26, 2025
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Kate Mazade