No sleeping for these panthers 🥍

Panther City LAX season preview 🥍

The Panthers are back on the prowl. | Photo by @cammilligan

The Panther City Lacrosse Club is kicking off its 2022-2023 season tonight at Dickies Arena. The Panthers take on the Las Vegas Desert Dogs at 7:30 p.m. in the home opener of their second season.

On the Prowl 🐈‍⬛

Panther City ended the 2021-2022 season with a 7-11 record, finishing just shy of the playoffs in the National Lacrosse League (NLL). The team is represented by the intimidating Prowler mascot, but the unofficial mascot is a bit more cuddly than the name might suggest.

cartoon drawing of a cat — Don’t know about you, but we’re in love with Lil’ Prowl. | Photo courtesy of Panther City LAX

Nicknamed Lil’ Prowl, the team has embraced a little cartoon panther that was drawn as a spoof on a Carolina Panther’s video last year. Now Lil’ Prowl sneaks up on the team’s social media accounts — and apparently, head coach Tracey “TK” Kelusky’s arm. (We guess it’s warranted if you’re named the NLL Coach of the Year after the team’s inaugural season.)

No lone panthers here 🎟

Get in on the action from Friday, Dec. 9-Friday, April 21 at Dickies Arena. You can download the full schedule and check out the broadcast schedule to catch the away games too.

Sports fans can choose from single-game tickets or a full-season membership. Bonus: Don’t miss out on the special theme nights throughout the season.

Welcome new cubs 🍻

There are a few new faces to the 21-player roster this year. Keep an eye out for Jonathan Donville — a lefty forward, member of the Maryland’s D1 National Champion team, and the first pick of the 2021-2022 NLL Entry Draft.

So we’ll see you tonight, yeah? Your reward for being a true Panther City LAX fan — and for reading to the end of this article — is a free beer. Coach TK is giving away free beverages to the first 500 fans tonight.

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Friday, Dec. 9

Ray Wylie Hubbard | Friday, Dec. 9 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange, Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $30-37 | Catch the Texas country artist with a 40+ year-long career in Cowtown’s newest music venue.
Santa’s Wonderland | Friday, Dec. 9-Sunday, Dec. 11 | 10 a.m. | Cabela’s, 12901 Cabelas Dr., Fort Worth | Free | Hop up on Santa’s lap and tell him what you’d like for Christmas. Bonus points if Santa happens to bring you Cabela’s gear.

Saturday, Dec. 10

Simmons Bank Showdown | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $16-121 | Catch an early season all-Texas men’s basketball double-header as UTA takes on Texas State and TCU plays SMU.
Handel’s “Messiah” | Saturday, Dec. 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $39-120 | The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra accompanies the UNT A Cappella Choir this classical composition.

Sunday, Dec. 11

“Amahl and the Night Visitors” | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 2 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Lecture Hall, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $25-39 | The Fort Worth Opera presents the classic Christmas story of a shepherd boy who encounters three wise men on a journey to visit the Holy Child.
Fort Worth Guitar Army | Sunday, Dec. 11 | 2-6 p.m. | Southside Preservation Hall, 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | $15 | The performance will feature original musicians from the 80s Guitar Army, tributes to past performers, and an honored guest, while also introducing new artists.

We have a calendar filled with events and activities you can plan for in advance. Click the button below to bookmark ideas for upcoming date nights, family outings, and time with friends.

THE WEEKEND IS HERE

Up on the housetop… reindeer hooves? 🎵

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Weather

68º | Scattered showers | 40% chance of rain

Coming Soon

There’s a new burger in town. North Dakota-based Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews is making its Texas debut at 6770 Fossil Bluff Dr. in the summer of 2023. The garage-themed burger concept will open in the former location of Posadas Cafe. 🍔

Open

A new Orangetheory Fitness opens today at TCU. Located at 3050 Waits Ave., the branch is the company’s only Texas location on a college campus. The 3,200-sqft studio features a 15-ft mural created by TCU students. 👟

Edu

Winter break is on its way. Fort Worth ISD students will be dismissed on Friday, Dec. 16, and return to class on Wednesday, Jan. 4. Check out the Fort Worth Report’s full list of surrounding school districts’ winter breaks. 🏫
Speaking of schools — Fort Worth ISD is considering an update to its sex education curriculum for middle and high school students. Learn more at the school board meeting at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 13 at the Teaching and Learning Center (1050 Bridgewood Dr.) or watch online. (Fort Worth Report)

Biz

Some delicious news — Swiss chocolate company Läderach has leased a new distribution center in AllianceTexas. The 42,000-sqft facility in the Hillwood development will handle the merchandise for all US retailers. 🍫 (The Dallas Morning News)

Legacy

The Tarrant County Coalition for Peace and Justice will host a community event on Sunday, Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. to honor the legacy of Fred Rouse, the victim of the only confirmed lynching in Tarrant County. A soil-healing ceremony will take place at the historical marker at 1000 NE 12th St.

Active

The Junior League of Fort Worth is hosting its inaugural In Her Boots 5K and 1-Mile Walk on Saturday, Jan. 21 at Panther Island Pavilion. Celebrate Cowtown’s western culture by participating in your favorite pair of cowboy boots. 👢

Plan Ahead

In advance of the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl, a kickoff luncheon will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel (1300 Houston St.). Retired U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Travis Mills will be the keynote speaker. Reserve seats.

Concert

“Man! I feel like a woman!” Shania Twain is headed to Cowtown next year. She’ll be here to impress us very much on Friday, Oct. 13, 2023 at Dickies Arena during her Queen of Me tour. Tickets go on sale next Friday, Dec. 16 at 10 a.m. 🎤

DYK

The Trinity Rail Express has the only double-decker train in DFW? TRE and Trinity Metro’s TEXRail are working to redefine commuter travel in North Texas. Take a look at the high-tech methods they are using. 🚊 (FOX4)

Stat

Of all the challenges people have faced in 2022, 43% of buyers said finding a home that best suits their needs was the toughest challenge.*

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Short term rental regulation in Fort Worth

Short term rentals are allowed in most mixed-use, form-based, commercial, and industrial districts. | Photo provided by the City of Fort Worth

On Tuesday, City Council upheld the current Zoning Ordinance regulation restricting short-term rentals (STRs) in residential zoning districts and requiring a zoning change for STR use.

What does this mean?

People who operate short-term rentals — like Airbnbs or Vrbos — in residential zones will need to obtain a registration ordinance, which will require an annual fee, payment of hotel occupancy taxes, property owner consent, and 24/7 local contact.

Why now?

The city contracted Deckard Technologies Inc. to identify STRs operating within city limits to protect residential neighborhoods from certain commercial encroachment, in addition to other community benefits. An August 2022 report revealed 68 legal STRs and 565 potentially illegal STR properties.

What’s next?

A draft of the registration ordinance will be presented to City Council in late January 2023. The Code Compliance department will enforce zoning violations — regardless of nuisance violations — on a complaint basis and will communicate with owners.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kate.

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