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Culture
Top Martin Luther King Jr. Day events to attend in Fort Worth
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local celebratory events.
January 14, 2026 11:58 AM
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Paint the town country purple
TCU is painting alumni murals across the country in honor of the university’s 150th anniversary.
October 30, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Where to celebrate Día de los Muertos in Fort Worth
Explore the Day of the Dead festivals + events happening around town.
October 26, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Sponsored
The best gift this holiday season? A ticket to the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Home for the Holidays returns on Friday, Nov. 24.
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Culture
Fort Worth-inspired Halloween costumes
From iconic statues to a State Fair fixture, we’ve got your tips for being the best-dressed pumpkin at the Halloween party.
October 23, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Events
The Fort Worth Zoo presents Boo at the Zoo
The annual event is back with family-friendly activities and educational classes.
October 17, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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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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Culture
Celebrating two years of FTWtoday
It’s our party and we’ll cry if we want to.
October 17, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Transform 1012 to convert a former KKK “klavern” into a cultural hub
Transform 1012 will hold a public forum this week so community members can hear from the architects as they present their design concepts.
October 13, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Book a session with these 7 local photographers for holiday photos
Get ahead of the holiday chaos and schedule your family photo shoot now.
October 12, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Catch the all-Texas ALCS in the Arlington Entertainment District
Use our guide to the Arlington Entertainment District to make the most of the Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros post-season series.
October 12, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Three bees are pictured on pieces of wood. The photo was taken up close, so you can see details like the bees' fuzzy body.
City
Decode the code: Can I try beekeeping in my backyard?
You’re buzzing with excitement to start a new hobby, but first: Get informed on the local rules and regulations.
September 19, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Food
A new River District restaurant and beer garden is opening in a converted 1920s home
The abandoned home on Roberts Cutoff Road will be renovated into a restaurant with a patio and beer garden + is set to open this fall.
September 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
By the numbers: Fort Worth’s approved FY 2025 budget
The 2025 fiscal budget for the City of Fort Worth prioritizes core services and but keeps the tax rate the same as 2024.
September 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Fort Worth-focused social media accounts to follow
We asked you to help us spice up our social media feeds — now we’re returning the favor by sharing some unique picks.
September 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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City
How to participate in North Texas Giving Day
Support local nonprofits during this annual day of giving.
September 17, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Play
Fall for these 30+ autumn events around Fort Worth
Make the most of the cooler temperatures with this list of the best local events and activities happening this fall.
September 16, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Arts
Introducing our 2024 Picture of the Year contest
Following the success of 1,000+ submissions in 2023, we are getting a jump on our 2024 contest.
September 16, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Culture
Show Row: The theater district of long ago
For just over 40 years, downtown Fort Worth’s 7th Street was lined with three prominent local theaters — the Palace, the Worth, and the Hollywood.
September 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Tourism and Hospitality
2 Fort Worth hotels now have Michelin Keys
The Michelin Guide awarded one key to Hotel Drover and two to Bowie House.
September 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Real Estate
This Old House: Victorian homes around Fort Worth
Learn more about the Victorian style and how it came to Fort Worth, and see three homes on the market to live out your “This Old House” dreams.
September 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade