Plus, find out who was crowned our poetry winner.
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72º | Partly cloudy | 20% chance of rain | Sunrise 6:47 a.m. | Sunset 8:07 p.m.
 

🎶 Let’s get groovy

Explore Fort Worth music genres with Every Noise at Once
Van Cliburn, Kirk Franklin, Kelly Clarkson, Leon Bridges.
What does your Funkytown discography sound like? | Images via Wikimedia Commons
Every good story needs a soundtrack, and ours is no exception. We could just pick one — but you know we love a deep dive.

Every Noise at Once is Spotify’s algorithmically generated scatter plot of music genres, from “German dark minimal techno” to “neo-trad doom metal” to “classical saxophone quartet,” and literally everything in between.

Here’s where Every Noise sorts some of our favorite local artists, plus national acts from the same genre — perfect for a walk on the Trinity Trail Loop.

The Unlikely Candidates | Fort Worth indie
Spotify recommends:
  • Quaker City Night Hawks | (Listen)
  • The Rocket Summer (Listen)
  • Green River Ordinance (Listen)
Kelly Clarkson | Talent show
Spotify recommends:
Leon Bridges | Modern blues
Spotify recommends:
Van Cliburn | American classical piano
Spotify recommends:
Kirk Franklin | Gospel R&B
Spotify recommends:
How did it do? Explore Every Noise yourself and tell us your pick for FTW’s top genres.
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Events
Wednesday, April 26
  • We Run Wednesdays | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 6:30-8 p.m. | The Trailhead at Clearfork, 4801 Edwards Ranch Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Run, walk, skip, or stroll + encourage others to reach their personal best.
  • Wine Wednesday | Wednesday, Apr. 26 | 4 p.m. | Toro Toro, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Enjoy a midweek pick-me-up with half-price bottles of Latin wine.
Thursday, April 27
  • Texas Rangers | Thursday, Apr. 27-Sunday, Apr. 30 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr., Arlington | $22-$570 | The Rangers will kick off a four-game series tonight against New York Yankees on their home field.
Friday, April 28
  • TCU Baseball | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Lupton Baseball Stadium, 3700 W. Berry St., Fort Worth | $17-$112 | The Horned Frogs will take on in-state rivals Texas in a three-game series.
  • Pink Martini | Friday, Apr. 28-Sunday, Apr. 30 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $37-$87 | The globetrotting band is bringing its multi-language, multi-genre performance to Cowtown with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra.
Saturday, April 29
  • Run4Him 5k-Color run | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 9-11:30 a.m. | Chisholm Trail Park, 4936 McPherson Blvd., Fort Worth | $20 | Join Ignite Student Ministries for a 5K COLOR run and walk fundraiser.
  • Four Day Weekend Comedy Show | Saturday, Apr. 29 | 7 p.m. | Four Day Weekend, 312 Houston St., Fort Worth | $25 | Get ready to laugh until your belly hurts at this downtown comedy club.
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Real Estate

🏡 Williams Trew presents FTW Neighborhoods Guide: Eagle Mountain Lake
Stop by the Eagle Mountain Lake neighborhood with us on the next stop of our FTW Neighborhoods Guide presented by Williams Trew.

Exterior of 428 Windjammer Ln. in Fort Worth's Eagle Mountain Lake neighborhood.

Sunsets, open water views, and water access await the new owners of 428 Windjammer Ln.

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Photo provided by Williams Trew Real Estate

Need to know
The Resort on Eagle Mountain Lake is a 540-acre master-planned neighborhood located in northwest Fort Worth.

Used for boating, fishing, and water sports (think: wakeboarding, water skiing, and kayaking), Eagle Mountain Lake encompasses a surface area of 8,738 and has a maximum depth of 47 feet.

Eagle Mountain has most of Texas’ most popular sport fishes including:
  • Largemouth bass
  • Spotted bass
  • Channel catfish
  • Flathead catfish
  • White bass
  • White crappie
The reservoir area also has picnic areas, walking trails, campgrounds + restaurants. Bonus: Residents also enjoy Eagle Mountain Park, a scenic 400-acre park with multiple hiking trails.

The early days
Eagle Mountain Lake is a reservoir formed by the damming of the West Fork of the Trinity River. Construction of the dam began on January 23, 1930, and was completed October 24, 1932.

Read on to discover the can’t-miss spots with recs from Williams Trew Real Estate.*
Explore Eagle Mountain Lake
News Notes
Coming Soon
  • A new distillery is moving into the open-air market on the North Side of town. La Pulga Spirits creates handcrafted tequila in Mexico and plans to open a distillery at 960 N. University Dr. Read the full story and the group of Fort Worthians behind the brand.
Number
  • 570. That’s how many potential renters are interested in downtown’s newest residential skyrise Deco 969. The 27-story building by Southern Land Company features 302 units, a rooftop pool and lounge, and ground-floor retail space. It’s expected to open at the end of the year. (Dallas Business Journal)
Eat
  • Find out who will be crowned Best Burger at the 2nd Annual Cowtown Burger Showdown this Sunday, April 30. The family-friendly event at River Ranch Stockyards features live music, local vendors, and mouthwatering burgers. The fun kicks off at 1 p.m. + tickets start at $29 for adults.
Sports
  • Calling all Cowboys fans — Mark your calendars for a night out at the ballpark for the 10th Annual Reliant Home Run Derby on Wednesday, May 3. The free, family-friendly event will feature appearances from the Cowboys + raise money for the Salvation Army at Riders Field in Frisco at 7 p.m.
Listen
  • Earlier this month, The Beast and Company announced its closure, and now owner Dustin Lee has opened up about the decision. In a recent podcast with The Dallas Morning News, Dustin shared details about the sudden closure and why he’s looking to take his next concept elsewhere. Take a listen.
Trending
  • Cafe Margot shared a sneak peek of the new French brasserie on South Hulen. The restaurant posted photos of the interior, which features pink accents, mood lighting, and an oyster bar. The concept by Felipe Armenta is expected to open this spring. Read what else is opening this year.
Outdoors
  • Lights out, Fort Worth — Help protect Texas’ migrating birds by turning off your lights from now until Friday, May 12 between 11 p.m.-6 a.m. Join the city in limiting light pollution and saving energy during peak migration season.
Today Is
Announced
  • Congratulations Nora R., the winner of our product survey! We hope you enjoy your $500 cash prize, and we thank you for providing your feedback. Responses from this survey are helping us improve our newsletter.
 
Answered

📚 And the winner is…

Read the winning poem from our 2023 poetry contest
A graphic that says 2023 Poetry Contest Winner.
The votes are in. | Graphic by 6AM City
We’re pleased to announce that “Blessings of the Sun” by Debi Thompson is the winner of our 2023 poetry contest.

This poem received the most votes, totaling 32 out of 59. A big round of applause to our other finalists and everyone who participated in our contest — it was a true joy for the FTWtoday Editorial team to read what you came up with.

Now, we’re handing it over to Debi to dazzle us with their creation.

“Blessings of the Sun”
The obstacles of the day can appear sadly simple.

Your rich, historic process is free of narratives of chance, made possible by original glory.

Pathways are your own concept, a projection of the heart.

You can restore, mix, craft, and explore what you enjoy, just show what else you can honor.

Free your fire.
Open to an immersive celebration and construction.

Make the theater of sunrise your holiday.

Keep your face to the sun,
You are happy.
Read all our finalists’ poems
The Wrap
 
Rebecca McRobbie

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca
From the editor
A group of local artists — including popular muralist Katie Murray — traveled to Nashville (hey, NASHtoday 👋) to spread their talent to the Music City. The artists created a colorful mural featuring a sun and mountains for the activewear brand Vuori.

Wondering what Katie has had her hand in closer to home? Take a look at her “Dolly Parton” + “Follow Your Dreams” murals right here in Cowtown.

Missed yesterday’s newsletter? Try these farm-to-table restaurants in Fort Worth.
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