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Events

Friday, March 24

Art Gallery Showcase | Friday, Mar. 24 | 5-8 p.m. | TCU School of Art, 2900 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | Free | The university is showcasing 150 pieces of work from students, faculty, and local artists in a special exhibition celebrating 150 years of the school’s history.

Saturday, March 25

Cowtown Great American Cleanup | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 8-11 a.m. | Multiple locations | Free | Join Keep Fort Worth Beautiful and thousands of volunteers for the city’s largest annual litter cleanup.
Spring Fling | Saturday, Mar. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Westside Antique Marketplace, 12301 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Shop from small businesses and 50+ antique dealers while snacking on a gourmet popsicle.

Sunday, March 26

All About Orchids | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 W. Freeway, Fort Worth | $55 | Learn tips from expert Joyce Fethke-Block as she discusses the varieties of orchids and offers advice on watering, feeding, and repotting.
Vendor Market | Sunday, Mar. 26 | 12-5 p.m. | Maple Branch Craft Brewery, 2628 Whitmore St., Fort Worth | Free | Stop by the brewery for a cold one while you support local, small businesses.

Monday, March 27

Stray Kids | Monday, Mar. 27 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $300-$1,100 | The eight-member South Korean group will take Cowtown by storm during their second world tour, “MANIAC.”

Tuesday, March 28

“I’ll Be Your Mirror: Art and the Digital Screen” | Tuesday, Mar. 28-Sunday, April 30 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $10-$16 | Explore the exhibition that examines the vast impact of screen culture on art from 1969 to the present.

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Finance

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News Notes

Weather

79º | Rain | 90% chance of rain

Coming Soon

H-E-B has plans to build another location in south Fort Worth. The Texas grocery store reportedly purchased about 15 acres at The Shops at Chisholm Trail Ranch. Another location in Alliance is already in the works. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Biz

Trucking company Penske is laying off 152 workers in Keller after losing a contract with Kroger. In a letter from the vice president of communications, Penske said the layoffs were “due to the loss of competitive bid for a transportation contract with the grocery chain.” The last day of work will be Saturday, May 20. (The Dallas Morning News)

Open

Gold Handle Coffee is officially open in the Stockyards. The Duke-inspired coffee shop (112 W. Exchange Ave.) features authentic decor and serves coffee and spirits. The name references gold-handled coffee mugs that John Wayne liked to give as gifts. Take a look inside.

Kids

The city is offering junior tennis clinics through Thursday, April 27. Kids (ages 5-13) can work with instructors to learn the fundamentals of tennis at various community centers. Clinic hours are 4:30-5:30 p.m. and all equipment is provided. Register today for six weeks of instruction for $20.

Announced

A Sumatran tigress born at Zoo Miami will be transferred to the Fort Worth Zoo later this spring. One-year-old N’dari will come to Cowtown as part of the Species Survival Plan (SSP). According to the zoo, the move will help “maintain the genetic diversity of the species under human care.”

Eat

Heim Barbecue canceled its plan to build a new location in Hudson Oaks. Owner Travis Heim blamed high restaurant expenses and construction costs for the cancellation. Another location is still in the works in Burleson at 135 W. Ellison St. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

Award

For the third year in a row, Fire and Emergency Services of NAS JRB Fort Worth received the award for Small Fire Department of the Year by Commander Navy Region Southeast (CNRSE). In the past year, the department provided service for 11,000 employees, 338 buildings, and an F-35B Class A crash.

Number

$241. That’s the real price of a roundtrip ticket from Boston to Barcelona sold this year via Going — a travel membership that alerts you when flight prices drop. Sign up for a free membership or try an Elite membership for free if you’re interested in business and first-class tickets, too.

DYK

Did you know today is the last day to enter our Six & Main Spring Forward Contest? The winner + two of their friends will receive a prize from one of our coffee/tea brand partners. Spring on over to Instagram to learn more.

Community

It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A.

YMCA Fort Worth receives $3.89 million for facility upgrades

Plans for the Eastside YMCA include a water park and play pool. | Renderings provided by Congressman Veasey and the YMCA team

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is upgrading two facilities thanks to $3.89 million in Community Project Funding.

Eastside YMCA

The 55-year-old facility (at 1500 Sandy Ln.) closed in 2020 during the pandemic and never reopened, leaving residents without neighborhood recreational options.

The center will undergo $2.4 million worth of renovations including a new community hub with wellness programs, a demo kitchen, teen programming, and senior connections. Additional plans call for a play pool and early learning facilities.

Construction will start this spring, with the first phase opening in 2024. YMCA still needs $10 million in funding to fulfill all design plans.

William M. McDonald YMCA

The southeast community center (at 2701 Moresby St.) will receive $1.49 million for a new, covered outdoor activity and wellness center. The eco-friendly building will feature a fitness center and serve as a gathering space for concerts, festivals, and movie nights.

The project is still in the development stage.

The Wrap

Today’s Edition By:
Rebecca

From the Editor

Get ready for another sandwich pop-up from chef Victor Villareal of La Onda this Sunday from 12-2 p.m. (or until sold out). Head to 2905 Race St. to check out the delicious bites from Ian’s Sandwiches.

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