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On average, the thermometer hits triple digits on July 1, but there are some wide variations to take into account.
Dr. Opal Lee, the longtime activist known as the “Grandmother of Juneteenth,” accepted the country’s highest civilian honor on Friday.
The 1970s saw the first African American and Mexican American representatives on Fort Worth’s city council and school board.
In its heyday, the Near Southside venue hosted stars like Mahalia Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Joe Louis.
Inflation is no fun, but these five Fort Worth attractions have grown their number of offerings, and entry fees, since they first opened.
DFW International Airport opened in 1974 and quickly rose to its status as the best large airport in North America.
Learn more about the legends behind the Texas state flower and where you can find the iconic blooms around Cowtown.
Over 100 years ago, the first indoor rodeo was held at the North Side Coliseum.
The brainchild of Opal Lee, the National Juneteenth Museum is scheduled to open on the Eastside in 2026.
The owners of Panther City BBQ purchased the 93-year-old Bailey’s Bar-B-Que in downtown Fort Worth + plan to keep the barbecue restaurant running with new and old recipes.
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see which stories Fort Worthians tuned into?
Here’s the deal — the flea markets and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Cowtown.
There’s no holiday tradition quite like picking out a fresh, live tree. Here is a roundup of local Christmas tree farms in Fort Worth where you can cut or pick your tree.
These free mini movie stores are a thing, and they’re popping up all over the US.
The 16th annual edition of Small Business Saturday falls on this Saturday, Nov. 29 — the perfect time to help you add a local sparkle to your holiday shopping.
How has the scene evolved in the last 20 years? What’s an expert’s opinion on the espresso martini? Do Fort Worthians tip well? One FTW bartender tells all.
Mark your calendar for these highly anticipated concerts and music festivals coming to Dallas-Fort Worth throughout the remainder of 2025 and 2026.
Looking for festive fun for the whole family? These two events in town are sure to bring the holiday cheer.
Newsletter Editor Elizabeth is celebrating one year at FTWtoday by sharing her favorite local spots, from restaurants and bars to event venues and green spaces.
Check out our 20 favorite dine-in and carry-out options for Thanksgiving dinner in Fort Worth this year, plus local ingredients.