23 for ’23

25 reader questions for 2025 in Fort Worth

The sun has set on 2024, but it rising on 2025. | Photo by @jrh79_

Happy New Year, Cowtown. 🎉

2023 is (almost) here, and with it will come a whole new year of reasons to have Panther City pride. Who knows what new bars might open, what infrastructure changes we might see + what art installations will pop up over town. But we know one thing for sure — we want to write about what matters to you, our readers, the most.

That’s why we’re polling the crowd for questions you want answered in 2023 — any piece of Fort Worth life you’ve always wanted to read into with your morning cup of coffee in hand. Want to know where to get the best slice of pizza? The oldest trees in Funkytown? Which exhibitions are coming into town? A TCU sports legend?

Dream big, and tell us what’s in your heart of hearts, because the questions you asked us this year were some of our favorite topics to cover — like the history of East Lancaster Avenue + where to find gluten-free baked goods.

Submit your question below to influence the stories you’ll read next year — it’s our New Year’s resolution to answer 23 of these. Stay tuned in 2023 as we bring you the FTW answers you want most + watch the rest of the year unfold. ✨

What do you want to know about Fort Worth in 2023?

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Friday, Dec. 23

Tanner Usrey | Friday, Dec. 23 | 6 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $16-$28 | The emerging singer/songwriter is bringing heart-wrenching lyrics and soul-touching vocals to Cowtown.

Saturday, Dec. 24

The Nutcracker | Saturday, Dec. 24 | 2 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $80-$109 | Catch the last performance of the season on Christmas Eve.

Sunday, Dec. 25

Toro Toro Fort Worth’s Christmas Celebration | Sunday, Dec. 25 | 5-10 p.m. | Toro Toro, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | $60-68 | Enjoy the sizzling menu filled with holiday entrées featuring a prime rib with jerk-spiced marinade, mashed potatoes, asparagus, and chipotle hollandaise.

Monday, Dec. 26

Mission Central’s Mobile Food Pantry at FUMC Hurst | Monday, Dec. 26-Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 4-6 p.m. | First United Methodist Church, 521 W. Pipeline Rd., Hurst | Free | People in need of food assistance are invited to receive groceries straight to their cars at the mobile food pantry.

Tuesday, Dec. 27

Experience Flame Working | Tuesday, Dec. 27 | 6-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios, 1013 W. Magnolia Ave., Fort Worth | $125 | Learn about the equipment, tools, and materials used to transform raw glass into a memorable experience.

Wednesday, Dec. 28

TCU Men’s Basketball | Wednesday, Dec. 28 | 4-6 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena, 3000 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $15-$63 | The Horned Frogs will tip off against Central Arkansas.

Thursday, Dec. 29

Make & Take: A Cheese & Charcuterie Board | Thursday, Dec. 29 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 W. Fwy., Fort Worth | $75 | Learn to be the host or hostess with the most with a delectable cheeseboard.

With the current winter storm, please note events are subject to be postponed or canceled. Be sure to check in with event hosts and businesses via social media to be aware of any cancellations or event updates.

100+ MORE EVENTS

Weather

26º | Mostly cloudy | 0% chance of rain
According to the National Weather Service, dangerous winter weather conditions will continue today. If you are in need of an emergency shelter, check the city’s open libraries and community centers. 🥶

Closed

Due to the arctic blast, the Fort Worth Zoo will be closed today, but will reopen tomorrow, Dec. 24 — although the animals may hang out inside. The Log Cabin Village will also be closed and will reopen on Tuesday, Dec. 27, weather permitting.

Coming soon

Popular fast-casual burger chain MOOYAH Burgers is planning to expand with 25 potential locations throughout the metroplex. The Plano-based burger joint will introduce a new location in Alliance soon with custom burgers, vegan options, and ice cream shakes. 🍔 (Fort Worth Report)

Open

For anyone needing a last-minute side dish or backup dinner plans, select locations of Alberston’s and Golden Corral will be open on Sunday, Dec. 25. Shop early and check the Fort Worth Star-Telegram’s list of Christmas Day closures.

Biz

The Westside Business Park in north Fort Worth has been purchased by CMRE Investment Management. The industrial development includes 540,000 sqft of warehouse space on Downing Drive. 🏷 (The Dallas Morning News)

History

Did you know there are 119 National Historic Places in Tarrant County? Buildings, objects, sites, and city blocks all across Fort Worth are worthy of preservation. Contact your State Historic Preservation Office if you’ve got a tip on an unsurveyed historic place.

Ranked

There’s no place like home for the holidays… and we have proof. Fort Worth ranked No. 50 on WalletHub’s “2022’s Best Cities for Christmas” based on criteria like shopping options, events, and the community’s generosity. (WalletHub) 🎄

Drink

Scrambling to find a last minute gift? Enter: Flaviar — a subscription for those who love premium spirits. Send loved ones a gift subscription and they’ll have the opportunity to taste new, rare, and limited edition spirits of their choice each month. 🥃*

Correction

The devil’s in the details — in yesterday’s newsletter about the history of Fort Worth, we made a typo in the year the fort was founded. It was not 1984, (1894, or even 1489) but in fact 1849.

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Culture

Taking a break

We’ll call this the dream team. | Photo by FTWtoday

As we sit down to our laptops for the last time in 2022, it’s nice to reflect back on the year behind us and be thankful for all the great stories we were able to write.

From bitcoin mining to baby gorillas, we had fun sharing this wonderful city with you. Thank you for being a reader of FTWtoday.

We will be taking a break next week, catching our breath and spending time with friends and family. Your next regularly scheduled newsletter will hit your inbox on Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023. We hope you’re able to step away as well. And if you find yourself with some downtime, here are a few — or 90 — ways to get out there and explore Fort Worth:

Have a wonderful holiday season and a happy new year.
— City Editors Rebecca + Kate

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kate.

Editor’s pick: Yesterday, we kicked off a new series about the history of Cowtown. Over the next year, we’ll continue to share stories about different eras that helped our city grow. Tell us what time period you’d like to learn about most.

In the meantime, check out some 1849 FWTX gear from our loyal readers at the Witty Badger.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Here’s a five-minute history of how Cowtown came to be.

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