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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Fort Worth’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 25, 2024 12:55 PM
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
A new art installation commemorates civil rights in the Historic Southside
Artist Christopher Blay revamped a vintage bus to discuss the role transit buses played in the civil rights movement.
June 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
5 questions with Opal Lee, ‘Grandmother of Juneteenth’
The civil rights activist reflects on her new home, the Medal of Freedom, National Juneteenth Museum, and hopes for the future of Fort Worth.
June 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Live
15 facts you didn’t know about Funkytown
We’re bringing you some interesting facts about Fort Worth and its history. If you’re a trivia master (or local enthusiast), give this a try.
June 11, 2024
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Staff
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City
Observe Memorial Day in and around Fort Worth
Check out these local commemorations to honor fallen heroes on Memorial Day.
May 22, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month around DFW
From festivals to exhibitions, commemorate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders with these upcoming events and year-round destinations.
May 15, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Play
Time to learn: 17 museums in Fort Worth
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, aviation enthusiast, or Western sports fan, these 17 museums in Fort Worth have it all.
May 15, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Weather
Sweltering: When will it hit 100 degrees?
On average, the thermometer hits triple digits on July 1, but there are some wide variations to take into account.
May 6, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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City
Opal Lee receives Presidential Medal of Freedom
Dr. Opal Lee, the longtime activist known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” accepted the country’s highest civilian honor on Friday.
May 3, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Five-minute history: The rise of representation in 1970s Funkytown
The 1970s saw the first African American and Mexican American representatives on Fort Worth’s city council and school board.
April 16, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Travel back in time to the Fort Worth Recreation Building
In its heyday, the Near Southside venue hosted stars like Mahalia Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Joe Louis.
April 8, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Development
Learn about the upward trajectory of Race Street
The commercial corridor, located northeast of downtown, has undergone an evolution in recent years.
June 24, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Education
That’s cold-blooded: Fort Worth Zoo reopens Mountains and Desert
The reopened Mountains and Desert exhibit is part of Texas Wild! and contains the youth-focused Texas Nature Traders program.
June 21, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Real Estate
The swankiest retirement communities in Fort Worth
Find out why these three amenity-filled living communities are the “place to be” for Fort Worth’s older adults.
June 20, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Inside Fort Worth’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan
Why we’re currently discussing what the city may look like in 2.5 decades — and how you can get involved in the process.
June 19, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Sports
Whirlyball: Ride the indoor activity magic
Have loads of fun playing whirlyball — essentially a mix of bumper cars, basketball, and lacrosse — and there’s a central location near Fort Worth.
June 19, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Business
Where to go axe throwing in Fort Worth
Bookmark these three axe-cellent throwing spots around Fort Worth.
June 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Sports
Where to watch Euro 2024 in Fort Worth
The tournament runs through Sunday, July 14.
June 17, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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City
Tuesday, June 18: Weigh in on the future of Fort Worth
There are opportunities to comment on the future of LaGrave Field and what the city will look like in 2050.
June 17, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Sports
Trinity 5000 Summer Series: Test yourself in the heat
The Thursday night runs, presented by Cox Racing Services, are now in their 39th year.
June 17, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Culture
Normalize naming kids after something you love
Goodnight, Fort Worth.
June 13, 2024
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Kate Mazade