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7 random acts of kindness to brighten up Fort Worth’s community
Put a smile on your neighbor’s face with these random acts of kindness.
November 07, 2025 09:00 AM
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Kristen Templeton
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Events
Where to find the best holiday light displays around Fort Worth
Read our list and check it twice to see how to get the most out of the holiday light displays in Cowtown.
December 6, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Celebrate Hanukkah in DFW with these local events
Celebrate the Festival of Lights with classes, menorah lightings, and food across the metroplex at these Hanukkah events.
December 5, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Say cheers with this downtown bar guide
Enjoy a local libation with these 20 bars in downtown Fort Worth.
December 5, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Madelaine Brockway: All about the Fort Worthian’s viral $60 million wedding
Step inside the “wedding of the year” by Fort Worthian Madelaine Brockway, a car dealership heiress and TCU alum.
November 30, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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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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The ultimate holiday itinerary: 35+ local happenings
Your go-to guide to enjoying the holiday season around town. From light displays and parades to ice skating and holiday shows, there’s so much festive fun happening around Fort Worth. Check out these ongoing events and one-off happenings to get in the holiday spirit.
November 29, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
12 days of Fort Worth
It’s Christmas in Cowtown — celebrate with these 12 local business round ups and fun facts.
November 28, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Texas’ tallest live Christmas tree is up in Sundance Square
The 80-ft Norway Spruce traveled 1,100 miles from northern Michigan to Panther City in advance of the 77th annual tree lighting.
November 27, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Food
6 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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By the Numbers: $680M economic impact of the State Fair of Texas
See how the State Fair of Texas tickets, food, employment, and more add up to a major financial contributor to the DFW economy.
October 9, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
IndyCar to race through Texas with Grand Prix of Arlington
IndyCar announced the Grand Prix of Arlington in October, which is a 2.7-mile circuit race that weaves throughout popular North Texas locations.
October 8, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
New City Hall gets a lighting upgrade
Heads up: New City Hall’s rooftop will go dark for the next few months during renovations.
October 7, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Pick your pumpkin at these 10 patches around North Texas
Fall is here — what better way to celebrate than by picking pumpkins?
October 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A fake skeleton decoration pops out from behind a dark bar at the Black Lagoon Halloween-themed pop-up bar. In the background, neon green, purple, and orange lights add to the scary vibes.
Bars
Enter if you dare: Halloween-themed Black Lagoon Pop-up bar coming to Fort Worth
The spine-tingling pop-up will take over Nickel City on South Main Street from Friday, Oct. 11 to Thursday, Oct. 31.
October 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Live
Consider these local landmarks our Hollywood signs
We’re giving you the 411 on the 817’s landmarks — from the Livestock Exchange Building to the Tarrant County Courthouse. Learn about their history, fun facts, and why Fort Worthians and visitors alike find them so iconic.
October 3, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Fort Worth
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
October 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Food
Where to grab 10 late-night meals in Fort Worth
Sometimes you get the munchies late at night, so we’re helping out with a list of spots that stay open late around Cowtown.
October 2, 2024
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Staff
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Are you brave enough for these Fort Worth haunted houses?
They don’t call it spooky season for nothing.
October 1, 2024
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8 things to do at the 2024 State Fair of Texas
The Texas city editors hit the highlights at Fair Park, thanks to these reader recommendations.
September 30, 2024
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Kate Mazade