Rebecca’s faves

• A new 66-mile bike trail will connect Fort Worth to Dallas
• Plans for the Future City Hall
• $403 million Panther Island Project
• The National Juneteenth Museum
• 12 restaurants coming to Fort Worth in 2022

Kate’s faves

• History of the Bass Hall angel sculptures
• Fort Worth featured in Kendrick Lamar’s new music video
• Fort Worth becomes the first city to mine bitcoin
• $34 million renovation of Heritage Park
• Six places for pecan pie

Social media spotlights

• Cliburn International Amateur Competition Final Round | Tue., Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $25.00 | Six competing pianists will each perform a concerto movement with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
• Internet Basics | Tue., Oct. 18 | 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Diamond Hill/Jarvis, 1300 NE 35th St., Fort Worth | Free | Learn how to safely and efficiently use the internet in group classes led by a trained instructor.

• Sit & Stitch | Wed., Oct. 19 | 1-2 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Bring a work in progress or start a new one in the company of other stitchers.
• Westside Farmers Market | Wed., Oct. 19 | 2-6 p.m. | Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Stock up on fresh produce for your weekly recipes.

• Music Bingo | Thu., Oct. 20 | 7-9 p.m. | Cowtown Brewing Co., 1301 E. Belknap St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Relax with a local brew and all the fun facts you can think of.
• CASA Kids on Canvas | Thu., Oct. 20 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The 4 Eleven, 411 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $15 | A one-night gallery event showcases artwork created by children currently in foster care.

• Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra w/ Rodgers & Hammerstein | Fri., Oct. 21 - Sun., Oct. 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $35+ | It’s an all-Rodgers and Hammerstein performance as the FWSO highlights their catalog by playing some of the catchiest show tunes of all time.
• Stockyards Championship Rodeo | Fri., Oct. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $47+ | Saddle up at this weekly local rodeo in the Stockyards.

• Casey Donahew | Sat., Oct. 22 | 6 p.m. | Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $20 | The country star’s last four albums charted on the Billboard US Country top 10.
• TCU Football | Sat., Oct. 22 | Amon G. Carter Stadium, 2850 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $36+ | Watch the Horned Frogs take on Big 12 rivals Kansas State.

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• Fort Worth Fire Department Station No. 45 is now operational. The single-engine company at 1901 Quail Grove Dr. houses 12 firefighters that will serve far north Fort Worth. Stay tuned for news about the grand opening. 🚒

• The city has conducted public engagement sessions to learn what Fort Worthians want to see in the Future City Hall. The designs now include mothers rooms, digital wayfinding, green space, and public art. Send in other ideas.

• Aledo — the town that borders Fort Worth to the west — plans to add 9,500 housing units by 2031. In the last 10 years, the Parker County town has grown 98%. See five new developments planned for the area. 🏘 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Downtown Fort Worth Inc. received a $4.5 million grant from the Burnett Foundation. The permanent endowment will cover the maintenance, repair, and improvement of Burnett Park. As part of the downtown strategic plan, upcoming upgrades include a new play area for kids. 🌳 (Fort Worth Report)

• We’re going to the chapel — or are we? You can now get your marriage license without a trip to the Tarrant County Clerk’s Office. The new program is open to everyone but catered to active service members. Register for a remote marriage license.

• TCU Men’s Basketball guard Mike Miles Jr. was voted the preseason Big 12 Player of the Year, after averaging 15.2 points per game last season. Can’t wait for basketball season? Tell us what local sports coverage you are looking for. 🏀

• Artist Gerald Bell will paint 13 bikes for Fort Worth Bike Sharing. The two-wheeled canvases will premiere at Gallery 440 (440 S. Main St.) on Thurs., Oct. 20 at 5 p.m. After the exhibition, the bikes will be distributed to bike-sharing stations across the city. 🚲 (Fort Worth Report)

• Dick’s Sporting Goods is opening this weekend in Overton Park Plaza. The outdoor and athletic store will host a grand opening on Fri., Oct. 21-Sun., Oct. 23 at 4740 SW Loop 820. Stop by for savings and a chance to win prizes.

• Did you know we want to see your artwork on our products? We’re looking for freelance graphic designers in Fort Worth to work with us through our online retail store, and yes, you’d be getting paid for it. First, let’s get to know each other.

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