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Fort Worth Little League makes it to the big screen
The story of the 2002 Fort Worth Westside All-Star baseball team’s journey to the Little League World Series debuts this week as a major motion picture.
August 28, 2024 12:04 PM
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Kate Mazade
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Travel and Outdoors
Fort Worth rodeo cowboy places third in the ‘world’s toughest’ horse race
Fort Worth resident Josh Edwards won third place in the Mongol Derby, a 1,000K endurance ride across the Mongolian steppe.
August 21, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Fort Worth’s hottest days on record
Fort Worth’s hottest days on record were June 26 + June 27, 1980, when Cowtown hit 113°.
August 15, 2024
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Brianna Williams
They say Ginger did everything Fred did, but backwards + in high heels | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Live
Famous people from Fort Worth
Lights, camera, action: You may be surprised by some of the famous people who have called Fort Worth home.
August 12, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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The unwritten rules of Fort Worth
Dinner attire, traffic, and more ways to fit in like a long-time local even if you’re a relative newbie.
July 29, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Fort Worth-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Cowtown nod there — these craft beers found around Fort Worth take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Culture
Fort Worth’s 1999 time capsule
What was Fort Worth like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
July 2, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
The top floor of a mall with several dark or closed storefronts. A small group of people can be seen walking, and the second level opens up to make room for the top of a trampoline-like structure that is coming up from the bottom floor.
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
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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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State Fair of Texas: Know before you go
Bookmark this guide to tickets, concerts, food, and attractions at the State Fair of Texas.
September 6, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Live
When will it feel like autumn? Fort Worth’s fall weather forecast
Don’t pack away your shorts yet. It’s looking like a warm fall.
September 5, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Let’s chat: Quiet restaurants for intimate conversation
Which spots around Fort Worth keep the music volume to a minimum, the TVs muted, and the tables just far enough apart so that you can’t hear a neighbor’s chat? Take a peek.
September 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Events
10 fall festivals in Fort Worth
From German beer to art festivals and live music performances, there’s something for everyone at these festivals happening this autumn.
September 3, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Real Estate
Bang For Your Buck: $500K homes in Fort Worth
Get a bang for your buck with three homes currently on the market for ~$500,000 in Fort Worth.
August 29, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A mural depicting a river running through Fort Worth. The mural pictures the Stockyards, two people kayaking on the river, horses, and several popular local landmarks. The words "Where the West begins!" are painted across the top of the mural.
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New public library branch opening in Fort Worth
The new library opens on Saturday, Aug. 31.
August 28, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Pack up: People are moving to Fort Worth from these US cities
U-Haul rolled out info on 2024 moving trends — and now you just might know a little more about your new neighbors.
August 28, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Sports
Your guide to the Horned Frog’s 2024 football season
College football is back — and we have the need-to-know info about the Horned Frogs + how to make the most out of game days.
August 27, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Events
Laze away at these 5 local Labor Day weekend events
From races to rodeos, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
August 27, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The interior dining room at Taverna, a Fort Worth restaurant that's now closed. The small, round tables are draped with tablecloths featuring earth-tone patterns and colors; you can see the open window into the kitchen and chalkboards with daily specials hung above the window.
Food
Come on, dish: Which Fort Worth restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Cowtown restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
August 27, 2024
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