Williams Trew presents FTW Neighborhoods Guide: Aledo + Parker County 🏡

Today’s installment of our FTW Neighborhoods Guide has us venturing outside Cowtown’s city limits to explore neighboring Aledo + Parker County, west of Fort Worth. Come journey to the ‘burbs with us. 🏡

Aledo

Need to know
Located just 15 miles west of Fort Worth, the City of Aledo has a small-town feel. Residents are drawn to the well-regarded Aledo ISD, wide open spaces (que The Chicks) and a close-knit community. (It also happens to be City Editor Kate’s hometown.)

Housing in Aledo ranges from luxury ranches and equine properties to single-family homes on acreage and master-planned subdivisions. Bonus: Access to major highways allows residents to easily commute to the DFW metroplex.

Did you know Aledo has the most high school football state championships in Texas at 11 total in the trophy case? It’s giving Friday Night Lights.

Where to live
If you’re sold + looking to become Aledo’s latest resident, here are some housing options currently on the market via Williams Trew.

Parker County

Need to know
Covering 910 square miles, Parker County is set on gently rolling plains and encompasses the cities of:

Aledo
Annetta
Annetta North
Annetta South
Azle
Hudson Oaks
Reno
Springtown
Weatherford
Willow Park

A slower pace of living — along with a variety of outstanding school districts and close proximity to large employers in Fort Worth — makes Parker County appealing to current + prospective residents.

williamstrew_ftwneighborhoodsguideparkercounty_ftw_3.15.23.jpg — Parker County is bounded north by Jack and Wise counties, east by Tarrant County, south by Hood and Johnson counties + west by Palo Pinto County. | Photo by @jaxxchic

Where to live
Ready to name Parker County your place of residence? Take a peek at these homes currently on the market via Williams Trew.

Read on to learn the history of Aledo + Parker County and to bookmark our recs for can’t-miss spots (think dining, shopping, outdoors + more) via Williams Trew Real Estate.*

HISTORY, DINING + OUTDOOR RECS THIS WAY

This content was created in partnership with Williams Trew and written by Garcelle Vierra Erdie.*

Aledo is the oldest city in Parker County.

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Parker County was designated as a county in 1858.

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Wednesday, March 15

Family Science Night | Wednesday, Mar. 15 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - La Gran Biblioteca, 4200 S. Freeway, Fort Worth | Free | Test your engineering know-how by building a bridge with your family.

Thursday, March 16

PBR Stockyards Showcase | Thursday, Mar. 16 | 7:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $15-$45 | Eight seconds can seem like an eternity during professional bull riding.

Friday, March 17

After Hours in the Garden | Friday, Mar. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $18-$25 | Stop and smell the roses after a long day of work and enjoy delicious food + drinks while listening to live music by Joseph Neville.
Ben Rector | Friday, Mar. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $35-$350 | The indie superstar is bringing “The Old Friends Acoustic” tour to Cowtown with Jordy Searcy and Stephen Day.

Saturday, March 18

WitchyCon 2023 | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Bob Duncan Center, 2800 S. Center St., Arlington | Cost of purchase | Explore magical vendors and presentations — plus, have your tarot cards read.
3rd Annual Cowtown Crawfish Boil | Saturday, Mar. 18 | 12-8 p.m. | Horus Hall, 208 NW 24th St., Fort Worth | $10-$40 | Crawfish, cold beer, and live music by the Squeezebox Bandits — what more could you want?

Sunday, March 19

80’s & 90’s Car Show | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 8:30-11 a.m. | Fort Worth Aviation Museum, 3300 Ross Ave., Fort Worth | $10 | “Back to the Future” meets “Top Gun” with a Dolorian next to a fighter jet in this event that supports Fort Worth Hospice.
Modern Masterpieces | Sunday, Mar. 19 | 2 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $20-$115 | Enjoy a mixed repertoire of neoclassical and contemporary ballet.

Plan Ahead

Tootsie | Tuesday, May 9-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $44-$126 | This new musical direct from Broadway is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater — catch it at Bass Hall for one week only.*

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.

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Weather

69º | Partly cloudy | 10% chance of rain

Development

Demolition kicked off last week for the greatly anticipated National Juneteenth Museum in the Historic Southside. The organization also launched a national call for artifacts and hired Lauren Cross as the museum’s executive strategist. She will develop the curatorial plan. 🚧

Coming Soon

Three new stores are opening in The Shops at Clearfork this spring. Local fashion brand Alara the Label and Italian furniture brand Natuzzi Italia will open next month, near Tory Burch and Stanley Eisenman, respectively. Eyewear brand Black Optical is slated to open Monday, May 1 next to Rise nº3. 🛍️

Drink

Sip, sip, hooray — Branch & Bird’s newly renovated sky-high restaurant and bar opened over the weekend with updated interiors. Stop by for a glass of wine and some local music during happy hour (Wednesday-Friday, 3-6 p.m.) or check out other happy hours around town. 🍷

Sports

The NCAA Women’s Gymnastics National Championships is returning to Dickies Arena. The top eight college teams from across the country will compete Thursday, April 13 and Saturday, April 15. Grab your ticket to watch the ladies stick it. 🤸‍♀️

Jobs

Join one of Cowtown’s most popular traditions — the Fort Worth Herd is hiring full and part-time drovers. The positions include riding in the cattle drive, caring for the animals, and helping educate the public about the town’s heritage. Want a leg up in your application? Refresh your knowledge of cattle brands. 🐎

Opening

Looking for a swanky night on the town? Check out The Constellation Club on the 26th floor of The Towers at Williams Square in Irving (~40 minutes east of downtown). Backed by pro golfer Jordan Spieth, the members-only club will open Thursday, March 30. 🍸 (PaperCity Fort Worth)

Trending

AI portraits are all the rage, but one Fort Worth artist isn’t phased. Artist Pindar Van Arman has been using artificial intelligence robots to paint for almost 20 years. Read how Pindar creates and how he has seen the technology change over the last two decades. 🎨 (The Dallas Morning News)

Transit

All aboard — Amtrak is studying a potential expansion of the New York-New Orleans Crescent line between Meridian, MS and Fort Worth along I-20. Next steps: The rail company will apply for a grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to examine what track and station improvements need to be made. 🚂 (Trains)

Outdoors

It’s not too late to visit Fairfield Lake State Park for free. The property (~two hours southeast of downtown) was sold to Dallas-based developer Todd Interests last month, but has reopened temporarily. The state’s lease will officially end in June and then the land will be developed into multimillion-dollar homes. 🌳 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Wellness

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DYK

Did you know our online store Six & Main features Sourhouse, a company that creates simple tools for sourdough bakers to care for their starters? The Goldie by Sourhouse + Cooling Puck is one of the most popular items. Let’s start baking. 🍞

Travel

Looking for a vibrant place with scenic outdoors and an expansive culinary scene? Explore Greenville, SC where eclectic dining, outdoor adventures + natural beauty awaits. Check out travel inspo so you can start planning your trip.*

Watch

It’s time for biscuits with the boss. Season three of “Ted Lasso” premieres today only on Apple TV+, which means AFC Richmond is hitting the pitch and Jason Sudeikis will surely have some feel-good life advice for us. Bonus: Get your first week free when you sign up to stream. 📺 *

Finance

This Princeton grad’s startup raised $161 million to help people plan for retirement — and its free tool can match you with up to three vetted financial advisors serving your area who can help you work towards a more comfortable retirement. Try it out for yourself.*

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Stress less at the airport

Enroll in TSA PreCheck ahead of spring travel

Fly me to the moon with TSA PreCheck. | Photo by @dfwairport

Planning a spring getaway? Don’t forget to add TSA PreCheck enrollment to your pre-vacay to-do list.

The government program provides an expedited security lane at 200+ airports for travelers that pass a security screening — which includes a short application and a 10-minute in-person enrollment appointment — and are given a Known Traveler Number. Bonus: The screening is good for five years and costs $78.

The main benefit of enrolling? Save time when traveling. Recent data found that 96% of TSA PreCheck passengers spent less than five minutes at airport security checkpoints.

To apply, find out if you are eligible, then fill out an application and schedule an appointment at a nearby enrollment center. Most people will know if their application has been approved within three to five days.

Psst — don’t forget to read our airport guide before heading to DFW, and grab these airport essentials: a memory foam travel pillow, this smart luggage carry-on set, and an AirFly wireless headphones transmitter.

THE WRAP

Today’s issue was written by Kate.

Editor’s pick: We’re three days into spring break and things are going one of two ways. Either you and your kiddos are having the time of your life exploring these fun, free Fort Worth attractions or stir-craziness (if that’s even a word) has set in and you’re in need of a day trip, stat.

If that’s the case, fuel up the car and have an outdoor adventure in Glen Rose, explore attractions in Waco, or snack your way through Dallas. 🚗

Answered: Question No. 1: True. Aledo is the oldest city in Parker County. Question No. 2: False. Parker County was actually designated as a county in 1855.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Break out the green beer for these St. Patrick’s Day celebrations.

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