Plus, fundraising efforts are underway for a new Vietnam memorial.
 
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Fort Worth vs. Dallas: Why Cowtown is the best city in Texas
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We’re diving into what sets Fort Worth apart from our neighbor out east. | Photos by @jw_digital_photography + @jelena_petrovic_texas
It’s a hot topic among North Texans — Fort Worth vs. Dallas. Despite the two cities only being about 40 miles apart, and typically thought of as one place by visitors, they each have their own unique quirks.

We can’t deny it, the two cities — Big Brother + Little Brother, if you will — have a lot in common. Their populations are near or around one million, development is booming, the food is delicious, the sports fans are passionate, and the entertainment is endless.

We love our neighbors out east, but we’re not here to talk about them. We’re diving into what makes Cowtown so unique + sets us apart from the other major cities and suburbs in the metro.

We’re talking about fashion, traffic, Western culture, nightlife, arts, sports, and music — the true reason you decided to call Fort Worth home.

For those who know nothing about the DFW metro — i.e. non-Texans, sports fans, tourists, and future homeowners — we want to hear what drew you to Cowtown.

How would you convince people to move to Fort Worth over any other city in North Texas? Take our survey below to show off your Cowtown pride.
Question

What sets Fort Worth apart from our neighboring cities?
A. It’s easier to get around with less traffic
B. The fashion is unique to Cowtown
C. The food
D. Where do I even begin?
Show some Cowtown pride
 
Events
Wednesday, Sept. 6
  • North Central Texas Council of Government Open House | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Tony Shotwell Life Center, 2750 Graham St., Grand Prairie | Free | Learn more about Phase 2 of the DFW High-Speed Transportation Connections Study that will connect Fort Worth to Dallas.
Thursday, Sept. 7
  • Sam Smith | Thursday, Sept. 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $35-$149 | “Gloria The Tour” is the third headlining concert tour by the English singer-songwriter.
Friday, Sept. 8
  • Friday on the Green | Friday, Sept. 8 | 5-10 p.m. | Magnolia Green, 1201 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | Free | BYO lawn chairs and kick back for four local musicians + peruse Near Southside food and drinks and an artisan market.
  • A Party for the Planet | Friday, Sept. 8 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Downtown Cowtown at the Isis Theater, 2401 N. Main St., Fort Worth | $40-$70 | Enjoy an evening of film and music with a performance from local artist Abraham Alexander and a conversation with EarthX Film’s Laura Shaunette.
Saturday, Sept. 9
  • Goat Yoga | Saturday, Sept. 9 | 10-11 a.m. | Heritage Sands Volleyball Courts, 3601 Burts Dr., Fort Worth | $28-$32 | Get your weekend started with a yoga flow featuring friendly goats on the grassy knoll next to the volleyball courts.
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Biz

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Inside The Orchestra Room at Ensemble.
The Orchestra Room is Ensemble’s largest space, perfect for special events, meetings, trainings, and more. | Photo by Ensemble Coworking
Fostering productive and successful meetings hinges on creating the right environment, and Ensemble Coworking’s trio of meeting rooms are meticulously designed to do just that.

Crafted to elevate both professional and personal gatherings, Ensemble’s versatile spaces immerse their users in a collaborative atmosphere that cultivates innovation + teamwork.

Whether you’re orchestrating pivotal board meetings, sparking innovation during off-site team sessions, or celebrating a special occasion (think: birthdays and baby showers), each room blends professionalism with a touch of enjoyment.

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News Notes
Open
  • Beloved food truck Cafecito opened its first brick-and-mortar in the Near Southside at 1229 8th Ave. Located inside the food hall under Wabi House, the restaurant is dishing up its signature pink tortillas, breakfast tacos, chicken tinga tostadas, and quesadillas. Stop by Monday-Saturday, 6 a.m.-3 p.m.
Arts
  • The Fort Worth Art Dealers Association’s Fall Gallery Night is this Saturday, Sept. 9. The free event will take place at 40+ participating museums and art spaces in Fort Worth and Arlington. The event will feature exhibits, live DJs, and hors d’oeuvres.
Closed
  • Japanese restaurant Shinjuku Station closed its doors on Magnolia Avenue over the weekend. In an online post, the owners said they’re thankful for the support of the Fort Worth community for the last 13 years. Its sister restaurant Tokyo Cafe remains open at 5121 Pershing Ave.
Development
  • Fort Worth-based TCRG Properties plans to build a massive one million-sqft warehouse at Everman Parkway and I-35. The warehouse will cost about $70 million to construct and will feature speculative offices. Work is expected to begin this month and wrap up in the fall of 2024.
Sports
  • TCU fans can take advantage of some great deals this football season during Go Purple Fridays. Horned Frog fans who wear purple will receive discounts at participating businesses every Friday through November 24.
Outdoors
  • The US Army Corps of Engineers will host its inaugural Archery Deer Hunting season Saturday, Nov. 11-Friday, Dec. 15. Permits will be issued to 25 hunters who will be eligible to hunt white-tailed deer at selected USACE-managed lands at Belton Lake. The lottery permit application closes on Saturday, Sept. 30.
Shop
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Finance
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Cause

🇺🇸 Honoring our fallen soldiers

Fundraising efforts are underway for a new Vietnam memorial
FTW-Veterans Park
Veteran’s Memorial Park was dedicated in 1923 and features a bronze sculpture titled “Duty.” | Photo by The City of Fort Worth
Fundraising efforts are underway to build a monument in Fort Worth honoring 221 local soldiers who died in combat in Vietnam.

The Tarrant County Vietnam Memorial Foundation and volunteers are working to raise awareness and funds for the monument at Veterans Memorial Park.

According to the organization’s treasurer Damon Harvey, the memorial costs $300,000-$500,000. So far, about $30,000 has been raised.

If you’d like to honor a veteran, the organization is working with ACME Brick of Fort Worth to sell monogrammed brick pavers to be featured on the memorial.

The design
In 2020, students from Fort Worth area schools submitted designs for the memorial. Ryan Scieneaux — a former White Settlement Brewer High School student — created the winning sculpture of a tree to represent life.

Local sculptor Michael Pavlovsky will construct the monument and work with Texas landscape architectural firm Pacheco Koch. The organization is currently working to finalize the design.

The group hopes to install the monument by 2026.
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Fun Fact
  • Looking for a new coffee, candle, or moisturizer? We’ve got you covered. Shop some of Six & Main’s new arrivals. There’s something for everyone.
Drink
  • The internet’s favorite tumbler — the 40-oz. Stanley Quencher — is in stock in cute colors like pool, jade, and orchid.
Health
Wellness
  • It doesn’t get more luxurious than the Drowsy sleep mask, which is silky smooth on skin and completely light-blocking for the deepest sleep.
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The Wrap
 
Rebecca McRobbie

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca
From the editor
One of my favorite ways to decompress and relax is to read a good book by the ocean. I just got back from a trip to Florida and I shamelessly grabbed Colleen Hoover’s “Confess” because the story is based in Dallas. Spoiler alert: I absolutely loved it.

Did you know the best-selling author is from Saltillo, Texas? Check out these other books written by local authors.
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