History

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History
The surprising history of the Texas bluebonnet
Plus, where to take those perfect spring photos.
April 01, 2026 01:20 PM
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Nicholas Caballero
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Arts
Celebrating decades of art in Cowtown
Celebrate the Kimbell Art Museum and the Sid Richardson Museum this fall.
September 26, 2022
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Events
Hispanic Heritage Month events in Fort Worth, TX
Celebrate with local events.
September 15, 2022
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Kate Mazade
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Arts
Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity at the Dallas Museum of Art
Explore Islamic art’s influence on the objects created by Louis Cartier.
September 13, 2022
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Fort Worth Wordle
Try out this Wednesday word game.
September 13, 2022
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Kate Mazade
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City
Redevelopment plans for Butler Place in Fort Worth
Learn more about the preservation of the former community housing.
September 7, 2022
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Kate Mazade
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Food
History of West Side Cafe in Fort Worth, TX
August 30, 2022
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Kate Mazade
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City
9/11 Memorial Tower Climb in Fort Worth, TX
August 26, 2022
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Celebrate National Day of the American Cowboy in Fort Worth, TX
July 20, 2022
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City
Renovations coming to Forest Park Pool
July 12, 2022
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Five famous homes in Fort Worth’s Westover Hills
June 21, 2022
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Kate Mazade
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Latest News
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Entertainment
Kids will be encouraged to play in the dirt at Grapevine’s Dig World
As featured on ABC’s “Shark Tank,” the Katy-based construction-themed park is opening in Grapevine Mills Mall early next year.
August 25, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Theater
What’s upcoming for the Fort Worth Opera’s 80th season
Get the rundown on upcoming performances + hear a personal anecdote from your city editor.
August 22, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Meet the new trail boss in town
Georgia Cartwright is the new trail boss of the Fort Worth Herd — the only twice-daily cattle drive in the world.
August 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Retail
Western style meets Horned Frog pride
From Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13. between 4 and 7 p.m., head to The Crescent Hotel to celebrate the launch of CHAZLYN Boots’ limited-edition TCU-themed boots.
August 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Education
TEA releases data from its 2024 and 2025 accountability ratings
See how Fort Worth and surrounding ISDs rank among those of Dallas, Frisco, and Arlington.
August 18, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Live
Where to find 40+ wonderful coffee shops in Fort Worth
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
August 18, 2025
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Staff
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Real Estate
Three unique properties for sale in and around Fort Worth, TX
See what’s on the market, from a Tudor-style mansion to a house with a tiki-style cabana.
August 14, 2025
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Elise Steele
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Arts
Try This: “Myth and Marble”
A rare collection of Roman sculptures will be on display at the Kimbell Art Museum from Sunday, Sept. 14 to Sunday, Jan. 25.
August 12, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Want to reach Fort Worth locals? Here’s the easiest way to advertise right now
Reach your local community with our help.
August 8, 2025
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Live
The City of Fort Worth’s official mascot
Meet and learn the origins of Molly the cow, our city’s official mascot.
August 8, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie