What to know

• TSA | According to DFW Airport, it takes ~10 minutes to get through security during off-peak hours and 30+ minutes during peak hours. Track the real-time lines.
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this interactive map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.
• Food and drink | Check out our easy guide for where to eat, broken down by terminal.
• Reminder | By May 7, 2025, you will need a REAL ID to board commercial flights in the US.
• Flight status | While we recommend staying updated via your respective airline, you can also check the airport’s dashboard for your flight status in a pinch.

Airport updates

• Show Jumping | Thursday, Dec. 15-Sunday, Dec. 18 | 8 a.m. | Will Rodgers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $15 | Olympic level riders from nine countries will compete.

• Flatland Cavalry | Friday, Dec. 16-Saturday, Dec. 17 | 6 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$60 | The Americana band is swinging down from Lubbock for a show in Cowtown.
• A Nutty Nutcracker Christmas | Friday, Dec. 16 | 8 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $60-$125 | Join the Texas Ballet Theater in this kooky spin on the classic performance.

• Panther City LAX | Saturday, Dec. 17 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $21-$80 | Panther City takes on the Colorado Mammoths.

• Carols by Candlelight | Sunday, Dec. 18 | 7 p.m. | Arlington Heights United Methodist Church, 4200 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | The Fort Worth Women’s Club’s Harmony Chorus performs with the Bell Conte and Bell Fourte Ringers.

• Book Discussion Group | Monday, Dec. 19 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson | Free | Read and discuss a wide variety of fiction and nonfiction titles with other local book-lovers.

• David Archuleta: “The More the Merrier Christmas” Tour | Tuesday, Dec. 20 | 8-10 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $14-$99 | Made famous by “American Idol” when he was a teenager, the singer is now a double-platinum, award-winning artist.

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• The National Weather Service Fort Worth confirmed three tornadoes touched down in Tarrant County near the NAS JRB on Tuesday morning. The NWS is investigating damage from 12 potential tornadoes in North Texas. 🌪

• Local architecture firm Bennett Partners is planning a new restaurant in the Stockyards Exhibits Building. The Lone Spur Cafe will have a 45-50 ft spur sculpture — which will require a waiver from the Historic and Cultural Landmark Commission — that will be the world’s tallest spur.

• In Tuesday’s meeting, the city council designated the Historic Marine neighborhood on the northside as a Neighborhood Improvement Program target area. During the 2023 fiscal year, the city will use $3,887,650 in capital funds for the program. 💰

• The city also approved the replacement of retail spaces at Montgomery Plaza with nearly 600 new apartments. The KIMCO Realty development on Carroll Street covers 18 acres along the West 7th entertainment corridor. 🏗

• A new job for the new year? Billy Bob’s Texas has 12 open positions ranging from event staff to food and beverage service. Check out the openings and apply. 👢

• The North Central Texas Council of Governments is embarking on an environmental study for the high-speed rail — a train that could go up to 250 mph — between Fort Worth and Dallas. The study is expected to take two years. 🚅 (Fort Worth Report)

• $80 million. That’s what Fort Worth ISD’s new budget deficit is, as discussed in Tuesday’s school board meeting. Leadership is relying on the district’s reserves to cover the deficit from the expected $860 million expenditures in the 2022-2023 school year budget. Read more. 🏫 (Fort Worth Report)

• The University of North Texas Health Science Center was awarded $2 million by Tarrant County to support emerging technology companies. The grant will allow the HSC to provide process guidance for small businesses applying for federal funding. 💸

• What are you decking the halls with? According to Cinch Home Services, Lone Star State green thumbs prefer coralberry as their favorite holiday plant. Liven up your decoration game by picking yours up from Grow Plant Shop (4800 Camp Bowie Blvd.) or Guardado Garden Center (3228 Alta Mere Dr.). 🌱

• Got a coffee lover in your family? We can almost guarantee these two products are on their wish list — the Fellow Stagg Electric Kettle and the Fellow Pour Over Coffee Set. Both strike the perfect balance of form and function. Psst — don’t forget the matching travel mug. ☕ *