One giant man

24 days of festival fun

90 performing artists

500,000 corny dogs

20,000 pounds of hay

• Live Music Wednesdays | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 5-7:30 p.m. | Worthington Renaissance Fort Worth Hotel, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Treat yourself to a cocktail or a light bite while listening to live music in the lobby.

• Cowtown Cares | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 5-8 p.m. | Maple Branch Craft Brewery, 2628 Whitmore St., Fort Worth | Free | Meet the adorable puppies up for adoption with Fort Worth Animal Care & Control at this North Texas Giving Day puppy party.
• Public Meeting for Gateway Park | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Eastern Hills High School Auditorium, 5701 Shelton St., Fort Worth | Free | The city’s Park and Recreation Department will conduct a public meeting to gather input for the Gateway Park Master Plan.

• All About Falafel | Friday, Sept. 22 | 6:30-9 p.m. | 3rd Street Market, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | Learn the process of making falafel, tahini sauce, Shirazi salad, and couscous.

• Trash Bash | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Warren Park, 301 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson | Free | Help remove litter and debris from retail corridors, waterways, drainage channels, streets, parks, and other public areas.
• Texas Wesleyan University Football | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 12 p.m. | Crowley ISD Multi-Purpose Stadium, 9900 Hemphill St., Fort Worth | $0-$15 | Cheer on the Rams as they take on St. Thomas University on their home turf.

• Pinch of Salt Pastries and Love Local Coffee teamed up for a new bakery in Grapevine. A soft opening is planned for Friday + Saturday with hours set for 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Snack on gluten-free pastries and sip on specialty coffees at 1900 S. Main St. Take a look inside.

• An open house will be held this Thursday, Sept. 28, so residents can learn more about updates in the Echo Heights area. Stop by the Eugene McCray Community Center (4932 Wilbarger St.) from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to meet with city staff from several departments.

• If you missed last week’s meeting on the proposed Oak Grove Community Park, there’s still time to voice your opinion. Residents can take this online survey and select features that are high, moderate, or low priority. Questions include parking, trails for biking and walking, and pet-friendly amenities.

• Three local universities ranked in the top 10 in the 2024 Best Colleges in Texas list by U.S. News & World Report. Dallas’ SMU ranked No. 4, TCU ranked No. 6, and UT Dallas came in at No. 7. UT Austin remains the top-ranking public college in Texas and ranked No. 9 nationally.

• The 2024 CrossFit Games are coming to Cowtown. The top athletes and teams who qualify at the semi-final event will come to Dickies Arena from August 8 to August 11 to compete for the title “Fittest on Earth.” The competition is relocating from Madison, Wisconsin (oh hey, 608today).

• Good news retirees — Fort Worth was named one of the best places to retire by Southern Living. Ranked as the Best Place for City Lovers, Cowtown was nominated for its plethora of museums, parks, and delicious food.

• We’re just days away from Family Weekend at TCU. Apart from the Iron Skillet rivalry game, there’s plenty of fun to be had in Cowtown this weekend. If you know someone coming to town, send them our welcome guide so they can navigate Fort Worth like a pro.

• Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*

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• Hello fall, we’re glad you’re here. Six & Main has everything you need this season from refreshing cocktails to cozy candles. Shop fall essentials.

• Last week, Apple unveiled the Apple Watch 9 — which means you can get a great deal on the Apple Watch 8. Snag it for Amazon’s lowest price in 30 days.

• 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.

• The Bentgo stackable lunch box includes two stackable containers, built-in silverware, and dividers to snugly fit food portions into individual compartments.