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Events

Friday, April 7

TCU Baseball | Friday, Apr. 7 | 8 p.m. | Lupton Baseball Stadium, 3700 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | $13-$122 | Celebrate National Beer and Burritos Day with America’s sport as the Horned Frogs take on Oklahoma State.
First Fri-YAY | Friday, Apr. 7 | 12 a.m.-11:59 p.m. | Fort Worth Bike Sharing Stations | Free | Explore the city on wheels with a free bike rental courtesy of Fort Worth Bike Sharing and the Blue Zones Project.
“Sleeping Beauty” | Friday, Apr. 7-Saturday, Apr. 8 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $40-$60 | Watch the classic fairytale come to life in this Ballet Frontier production featuring new sets, dancing, and costumes from New York City.

Saturday, April 8

Saturday Morning Yoga | Saturday, Apr. 8-Saturday, May 27 | 9-10 a.m. | Kimpton Harper Hotel, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | Head to the third floor of the hotel and start your weekend off right with a one-hour yoga flow led by instructor Laura Wright.
Lowe’s SpringFest Egg-Venture | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lowe’s Home Improvement, 4305 Bryant Irvin Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Bring your furry friends and the kiddos for a morning filled with Easter treats and photos.
Stockyards Easter Egg Hop | Saturday, Apr. 8 | 12-4 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Hop on down to the Stockyards for an egg hunt, kid-friendly activities, and candy.

Sunday, April 9

Disney on Ice | Sunday, Apr. 9 | Times vary | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $30-$100 | Step inside the magical adventures of Disney’s “Frozen” and “Encanto” in an on-ice performance featuring sing-alongs, world-class ice skating, and acrobatics.

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As 4/20 approaches, Hometown Hero is asking law enforcement all the need-to-know questions about the legalities of CBD, Delta-9, and hemp.

Questions like:

Can police testing kits tell the difference between marijuana and hemp-derived THC?
Have K9 units adapted to hemp legalization?
What could you expect if you get pulled over with a bag of gummies?

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News Notes

Open

Just in time for summer — a new waterfront restaurant is open on Eagle Mountain Lake. Eagle’s Point Bar and Grill is located at West Bay Marina at 6935 Liberty School Tap Rd. — ~35 minutes northwest of downtown. Guests can expect American classics like nachos, sandwiches, and crawfish.

Closed

The Foundry District’s Thirty Eight & Vine is closing its doors. In an online statement, the wine bar thanked its customers for the last three years of support and memories. Explore the inventory items up for sale.

Real Estate

A new residential community will open this month in north Fort Worth at 853 Ranchland Rd. Toll Brothers at Wildflower Ranch features 16 single-family homes priced in the upper $400,000s. Interested home buyers are invited to the grand opening on Saturday, April 22 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Sports

Some of the best college gymnasts in the nation will be at Dickies Arena next week for the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships. The competition will be held Thursday, April 13 with the final round concluding on Saturday, April 15. Fort Worth will host the prestigious event through 2026.

Arts

A new exhibit highlighting the 160th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation is open at The Carter. “Emancipation: The Unfinished Project of Liberation” features seven installments of sculptures, photography, and paper and textile fabrications. It will be open through Sunday, July 9.

Civic

DFW Airport will receive $27 million to continue the construction plans for Terminal F. During a city council meeting last month, officials approved a bond financing package to fund a planning study for the new terminal. The proposed project was unveiled in 2019 but was paused due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Biz

Georgia-based MDH Partners just bought the Fort Worth Logistics Hub for $67.5 million. Located in south Fort Worth near Interstate 35W and Risinger Road, the 671,000-sqft warehouse is fully leased to electronics company Samsung. (The Dallas Morning News)

Travel

What’s your vacation vibe — coastal, lavish, or off the beaten path? For something coastal, check out these stunning oceanfront views in Hilton Head, SC. For a lavish stay, you’ll love this award-winning vacation home in Palm Springs, CA. And for something off the beaten path, peep this modern cabin with views of Mount Rainier, WA.

Fitness

🏓 Grab a paddle

Where to play pickleball in Fort Worth

Pick up a new hobby this summer. | Photo provided by Courtside Kitchen

Pickleball is one of the hottest new crazes in North Texas — even attracting the 2023 Pickleball National Championship to Farmers Branch later this year.

The sport shares similarities with tennis, table tennis, and badminton (as well as other paddle ball sports). It has official rules, regulations, and even its own organization — USA Pickleball Association.

What to know

The court is badminton-sized (20 ft x 44 ft) with a modified tennis net.
The pickleball itself is made of plastic and has holes.
The paddle is a little smaller than a tennis racquet.
It can be played as doubles or singles.

Here are some places to play pickleball around Fort Worth.

Outdoor courts

Courtside Kitchen | Nine courts
McLeland Tennis Center | Six courts
Dutch Branch Park Tennis Courts | Six courts

Indoor courts

Fire Station Community Center | Two courts (Bring your own net)
Victory Forest Community Center | Three courts
Chisholm Trail Recreation Center | Three courts

Asked

“What’s up with the fence in Trinity Park?”

According to a Trinity Trails spokesperson, the fencing in the park is for Mayfest. The festival will span four days, running Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 7 with live music, festival food, carnival rides + dozens of local vendors.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

Fun fact about me — I was a college gymnast back in the day. I can’t wait to see the nation’s top eight teams battle it out for the chance to be named National Champions.

Despite my alumni — Iowa State University — not qualifying this year, I’m still excited to watch Denver, UCLA, LSU, Utah, OU, Kentucky, Cal, and Florida take the stage at Dickies Arena.

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