Farrington Field was built to accommodate seating for 20,000 people. | Image courtesy of Fort Worth Star-Telegram collection, UTA Libraries.
Historic Fort Worth Inc. released its list of historic buildings for its annual Most Endangered Places list.
The annual list is a marketing and educational tool that highlights historic landmarks + resources threatened by a number of different circumstances — lack of maintenance, loss of parking, and lack of awareness of economic incentives to rehab historic buildings.
This year’s list features a wide range of sites including city-owned buildings, historic water pumps, and a sports stadium.
The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth is located in the Quality Hill neighborhood. | Photo by The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth
Background: The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth is celebrating its 100th anniversary of educational programs for women in the arts, literature, history, fine arts, and other areas. A membership drive is underway to help to defray the maintenance and operating expenses of the buildings. The current membership costs less than $50 per month.
Background: The building serves as the headquarters for Arts Fort Worth, a nonprofit that manages the city’s public art program. Last year, a city assessment called for $26 million in repairs, and a final report is due to City Council on June 6. Historic Fort Worth added the building to the list citing issues with paid parking as a threat to the business plans.
Background: The stadium is home to Fort Worth ISD and TXWES football games, along with other community events. The stadium is one of several sites owned by Fort Worth ISD that made the endangered list. Historic Fort Worth is encouraging a designation to protect the historic status of the sites in any potential sales.
Heels and Purse Luncheon| Tuesday, May 9 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Southside Community Center, 959 E. Rosedale St., Fort Worth | Free | Mom is invited to an afternoon luncheon to celebrate Mother’s Day with other moms in the community.
Community Yoga | Tuesday, May 9 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | Bring your own mat to this outdoor yoga flow designed for all skill levels — plus, swing by Neighbor’s House across the street for 10% off your purchase if you show your yoga mat.
Wednesday, May 10
“Tootsie”| Wednesday, May 10-Sunday, May 14 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall, 525 Commerce St., Fort Worth | $44-$126 | The Broadway musical is a laugh-out-loud love letter to the theater — catch it at Bass Hall for one week only.
Thursday, May 11
Live Music on the Plaza | Thursday, May 11-Sunday, May 14 | 6-9 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Head downtown for an evening of live music from local artists.
Friday, May 12
Jurassic Quest | Friday, May 12-Monday, May 15 | Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St., Fort Worth | $19-$36 | Check out the larger-than-life animatronic dinosaurs including Apatosaurus and Spinosaurus at the world’s largest dinosaur event.
Residents packed the polls over the weekend to vote for various seats, including the mayor of Fort Worth and new council members. A runoff election is scheduled for Saturday, June 10. Read the city’s guide for unofficial results and projected winners.
Announced
Former Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce executive Jarred Howard will join the National Juneteenth Museum as the chief executive officer. Jarred worked behind the scenes for 7+ years to spark the vision of the museum and its revitalization of the Southside community.
Development
A 600-acre residential community is planned for north Fort Worth on West Blue Mound Road near Highway 287. The $110 million project by South Carolina-based builder Greystar Worldwide will include 560 apartment units and townhomes. It’s expected to open in 2025. (The Dallas Morning News)
Sports
Panther City Lacrosse Club is celebrating a historic end to the season. Over the weekend, Panther City played in their first NLL playoffs against the No. 2 seed Calgary Roughnecks. The team lost 12-9 in the Western Conference playoffs at the Saddledome in Alberta, Canada.
Biz
Construction engineering company Burns & McDonnell is moving from the former Pier 1 building to 777 Main. The firm signed a lease at the downtown high-rise through 2030, with an option to extend if needed. The move comes as city leaders plan to convert the Pier 1 building into the Future City Hall. (Fort Worth Report)
Opening
The Fort Worth Dance Academy will open in the Westcliff Shopping Center on Thursday, June 1. Co-owned by a former TCU showgirl Maggie Hamlin, the 3,600-sqft space features two studios and offers a variety of dance classes and summer camps.
Outdoors
Oh, baby, the Fort Worth Zoo is celebrating the birth of its new longhorn, Tabasco. The calf is hanging out in the play barn in Texas Wild and is ready to meet visitors. Pro tip: The zoo offers half-price admission on Wednesdays.
Kids
Two words: free bowling. Sign up for Kids Bowl Free to connect with local bowling alleys where kids can receive two free games of bowling everyday this summer. Plus, grab a Family Pass + up to four adults can join in on the fun.
Environment
🌱 We’ve got the dirt on composting
The beginner’s guide to composting in Fort Worth
One person’s organic trash is another’s compost treasure. | Photo by Eva Bronzini via Pexels
Ready to begin composting? We’ve got the dirt on how to get started, plus the best compost bin for your needs.
What is composting?
Composting is the process of decomposing organic matter — like leaves, food scraps, and yard trimmings. You reap what you sow:The result is a dark, nutrient-heavy material, like soil, that you can use to enrich your lawn or garden.
While all of these materials will decay eventually, mixing green and brown waste together will likely speed up the process — especially if you experiment and find the right carbon-to-nitrogen ratio.
In honor of Teacher Appreciation Week, I want to give a shoutout to my sister who teaches at Garland High School. Mary — AKA Mrs. McKee — teaches Honors and IB AP Biology. Thanks for all your hard work, Mary.
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