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City
White Settlement Road could soon be the new “Westside Drive”
The road with a more than 175-year backstory is subject to a council vote on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
October 15, 2025 01:25 PM
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Paint the town with this guide to 30 murals around Fort Worth
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
January 22, 2025
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Staff
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Fort Worth’s oldest places
What is the oldest house in Fort Worth? How about the oldest honky-tonk? What was President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s favorite restaurant? We have the answers.
January 22, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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City
Downfall in a snapshot: The history of the “Fort Worth Five” photo
Do you know the story of the 1900 portrait of the Wild Bunch gang?
January 21, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Fort Worth citizens
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 18, 2024
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Katie Molck
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City
2025 Wrapped: Fort Worth’s top news of the year
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see which stories Fort Worthians tuned into?
December 17, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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.
December 16, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Travel and Outdoors
Happy 90th birthday to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Texas’s oldest botanic garden will turn 90 years old + offer patrons free admission during regular business hours.
December 13, 2024
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Which locations around Fort Worth deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Fort Worth?
December 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Real Estate
This Old House: Spanish Revival homes on the market in Fort Worth
Go rustic with these stucco and tile houses for sale around DFW.
November 19, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Events
Commemorate Veterans Day in Cowtown
Don’t miss the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11.
November 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House now hosts special events | Photo via @plastikdust
Real Estate
Houses around Fort Worth that look like they belong in horror movie
Uncover ghoulish architecture features that make a house look haunted and find out where to see a few around town.
October 21, 2025
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Katie Molck
Brunch
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The most important meal of the day — our guide to 45+ brunch spots around Fort Worth
Fort Worth’s restaurants, cafes, and diners serving up all the eggs, pancakes, mimosas, and other brunch favorites you want to eat.
October 17, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Come with us to the Fort Worth Chamber’s State of the City Address
Hear five key takeaways from this year’s sold-out event, plus share your Fort Worth story with Mayor Mattie Parker.
October 16, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Development
Universal Studios theme park coming to Frisco
A 100-acre attraction for the youngest theme park go-ers
October 16, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Business
Meet Bluejack Ranch: future home to a golf course designed by Tiger Woods
The ranch will also feature dining, an entertainment studio, a spa, and more.
October 14, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Your guide to trick-or-treating in Fort Worth
Read up on Halloween night weather predictions, safety tips, and best neighborhoods for trick-or-treating.
October 13, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Sports
Banana Ball returns to Frisco for another wild season
Banana Ball — the wildest baseball games you’ll ever see — is returning to Riders Field for a second year as part of The Banana Ball World Tour.
October 10, 2025
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Cat George
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Eat local from these farmers markets around Fort Worth
Pack your reusable shopping bags, because we’ve rounded up 10 farmers markets around Fort Worth for fresh produce, local goods, and more.
October 8, 2025
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Staff
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City
Haunted buildings in Fort Worth
Uncover ghoulish sites around town and find out what makes them so spooky.
October 7, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
A satellite image of Fort Worth from above. There are blue lines stretching north, east, south, and west from the city which is labeled with a blue arrow.
Which cities share Fort Worth’s latitude and longitude?
Directly north, east, south, and west of FTW, cities across the world await.
October 6, 2025
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Patrick Sidwell