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History
How an 1887 Fort Worth shootout turned into one of the most famous in Western history
On Feb. 8, 1887, two prominent gunmen dueled in the streets of Hell’s Half Acre. Now, 139 years later, catch a thrilling reenactment in the Stockyards this week.
February 03, 2026 12:58 PM
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Elizabeth Hastings
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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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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
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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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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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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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Food
Pre-order your holiday pie with these 9 local bakeries
Don’t skimp on the holiday dessert with these local bakeries selling Texas’ favorite pecan pie.
November 3, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Food
8+ places to get bagels around Fort Worth
Start your morning right with these must-try bagel spots in Fort Worth, from classic cream-cheese bagels to made-to-order sandwiches.
October 30, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
What is on the Nov. 4 Election Day’s constitutional amendment ballot
Election Day is here again — check out this quick breakdown of the constitutional amendment ballot before you head to the polls.
October 28, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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City
Just how bad is the traffic in Fort Worth?
Spoiler alert: Traffic isn’t great. We dove into the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s congestion data so you don’t have to.
October 27, 2025
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
Fort Worth ISD
What a TEA takeover means for Fort Worth ISD
On Thursday, Oct. 23, the Texas Education Agency announced it will be taking over Fort Worth ISD in Texas’s second-largest public school intervention. What’s next?
October 23, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Play
Fun for the fam — 30 kid-friendly activities in Fort Worth
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Fort Worth, TX has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
October 22, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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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