Culture

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Food
Answered: What to eat and drink at MAIN ST. Arts Festival
Some of you did apparently view craft beer as “food” for this one.
April 17, 2024 05:00 PM
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Ted Bauer
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Play
Sunshine break: Enjoy the outdoors at these 25 Fort Worth parks
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Fort Worth has to offer — complete with natural features, doggie destinations, and sports and skate centers.
April 17, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
19 local gift ideas to celebrate motherhood/moms
April 16, 2024
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Staff
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Culture
Read the finalist poems from our 2024 poetry contest
Read and vote for your favorite poem written by our readers.
April 15, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Round up: Meet the babies at the Fort Worth Zoo
Say hello to the recent small-but-mighty additions — covering 17 species — to the 7,000+ animals at the Fort Worth Zoo.
April 11, 2024
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Kate Mazade
Crowds walk through Main Street in downtown Fort Worth during the Main St. Arts Festival; white tents filled with artists and vendors line the path.
Culture
MAIN ST. Arts Festival + Fort Worth Art Fair return to downtown Cowtown
April is for art in Fort Worth.
April 10, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The exterior of a new H-E-B store in Alliance Town Center; you can see the big, red H-E-B logo on the building as well as a variety of green plants and flowers lining the store's garden center.
Retail
Attention, shoppers: H-E-B Alliance opens in Fort Worth
This is the Texas grocer’s first location in Tarrant County — grab that list and let’s go shopping.
April 9, 2024
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Monica Garske
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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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Sponsored
Where to eat, shop, and play at Walsh
Keep reading to see what all the excitement is about.
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Events
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra announces the “Sounds of the Summer” concert series
The summer concert series will replace the annual Concerts in the Garden series that is cancelled in 2024 due to construction at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
April 5, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Sponsored
Feeling festive, Fort Worth?
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Arts
The Tubman Gallery debuts its inaugural exhibition
The gallery is free to visit and focuses on artwork that showcases perspectives from Black and brown artists.
April 4, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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History
Entry prices for Fort Worth attractions: Opening day vs. today
Inflation is no fun, but these five Fort Worth attractions have grown their number of offerings, and entry fees, since they first opened.
April 4, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Sports
The Texas Outlaws will compete in the 2024 Ron Newman Cup playoffs
The Major Arena Soccer League championship tournament will begin with the Conference Semifinals on April 6, 2024.
April 3, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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Education
How to submit to our 2024 poetry contest
It’s National Poetry Month, and our readers are invited to submit original poems in a special FTWtoday contest.
April 2, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Culture
Where to play mahjong around Fort Worth
The popular parlor game is sweeping Fort Worth — get the 411 on local clubs, classes and events.
March 28, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A fashion model poses in a long taupe dress in front of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.
Arts
Strut your stuff at Fort Worth Fashion Week this April
We’ve got all you need to know before you go to the premiere fashion event in Cowtown.
March 26, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Paint the town with this guide to 25 murals around Fort Worth
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
March 25, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Sponsored
Step back in time at the Thompson’s Bookstore speakeasy
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Travel and Outdoors
Fall head over wheels for these artistic shared bikes
Fort Worth Bike Sharing has unveiled the full set of #FWBikesy bikes created by artist Gerald Bell.
March 19, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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History
Spring has sprung — find bluebonnets around Fort Worth
Learn more about the legends behind the Texas state flower and where you can find the iconic blooms around Cowtown.
March 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Sports
Pack your ear protection for these upcoming races at Texas Motor Speedway
NASCAR races, drifting exhibitions, and more are coming to Texas Motor Speedway this spring.
March 13, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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City
Sign up for these 17 summer camps around Fort Worth
Register your little camper for the summer of their lives with arts classes, athletic training, sleep away camps + more.
March 13, 2024
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Events
Get ready to chowdown at the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival 2024
Cowtown’s premiere foodie event will span four days with delicious bites, drinks, and good company.
March 12, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Events
Go green with these 7 lucky St. Patrick’s Day celebrations
Celebrate the Irish holiday with local happenings around Cowtown.
March 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Play
Play ball: Your guide to sports in North Texas
From the TCU Horned Frogs to the Arlington Renegades, we’re giving you the 411 on the beloved sports teams in North Texas. Read everything from the Texas Ranger’s big move to DFW to how the Dallas Cowboys got the nickname America’s Team.
March 11, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
Black and white photo of crowds of people watching as cattle are judged at the North Side Coliseum in 1938.
History
Today in history: March 12
Over 100 years ago, the first indoor rodeo was held at the North Side Coliseum.
March 11, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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City
Tarrant Regional Water District celebrates 100 years
The Tarrant Regional Water District supplies water to 2.3 million residents in 11 North Texas counties, including Tarrant County.
March 6, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Bass Performance Hall announces its biggest Broadway season yet
Mark your calendars for nine headline musicals and three additional performances as part of the Broadway at the Bass 2024-2025 season.
March 5, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The Daffy Duck Bucket Blasters ride at Six Flags.
Culture
Six Flags unveils new rides and improvements ahead of spring break
We’re breaking down what you can expect during your next visit to Six Flags.
March 4, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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.
March 4, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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