09.26.2023

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55º | Mostly cloudy | 10% chance of rain
Sunrise 7:32 a.m. | Sunset 5:36 p.m.

A dash of color for downtown streets

Here’s why Jones Street in downtown will be painted red

The red bus lanes will be on Jones Street from 8th to 19th Street. | Image via The City of Fort Worth

The streets of downtown will soon have a pop of color with the addition of the city’s new Red Bus Lane Pilot program.

The City of Fort Worth is piloting an enhanced roadway project on Jones Street between 8th and 19th Streets by implementing crimson-painted bus lanes with green arrow markings.

The goal: To increase the visibility of the lanes, improve the efficiency of bus service, and decrease confusion within lanes.

The Federal Highway Administration approved the use of the painted streets with hopes that red and green make it less likely to unintentionally drive in the bus lane while creating a more predictable path for bikes and pedestrians.

FTW-Red Bus Lane — Fort Worth will be one of five cities in the US with red bus lanes. | Map via Proxi

🗓️ When will the change be implemented?

This Thursday, Sept. 28, the city’s Transportation & Public Works (TPW) Department and District 9 Councilmember Elizabeth Beck will hold a ribbon cutting to kick off the city’s implementation of the red-painted streets.

🚍 What will this mean for downtown traffic?

The painted lanes will be in existing lanes and will not impact the flow of traffic. The lanes will still allow turning for vehicles, buses, and bikes.

🛣️ Where exactly will this be?

The red lanes will run behind the Texas A&M-Fort Worth campus all the way up to Central Station.

According to a press release, Fort Worth will become one of five cities in the US with red bus lanes. Other cities that have implemented the enhancements include Austin, Houston, Indianapolis, and Washington DC.

Events

Tuesday, Sept. 26

2023 AIA Fort Worth Design Awards | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 6-8 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | Free | The program recognizes outstanding architectural, urban design, and unbuilt projects by architects practicing in the Fort Worth chapter.

Wednesday, Sept. 27

Tarrant County Inspiring Hope Luncheon | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 12-1:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $150-$100,000 | The Salvation Army of North Texas is teaming up with the Dallas Cowboys for the annual fundraising luncheon.
Sweet and Savory Galettes | Wednesday, Sept. 27 | 5 p.m. | 3rd Street Market, 425 W. 3rd St., Fort Worth | $89 | Learn the essential building blocks of pastry — mixing, rolling, and shaping a basic galette dough.

Thursday, Sept. 28

Panther Island Public Meeting | Thursday, Sept. 28 | 6 p.m. | Tarrant County College, Trinity River Campus, 300 Campus Circle, Fort Worth | Free | Join HR&A for a discussion about the future of the Panther Island project.

Friday, Sept. 28

State Fair of Texas | Friday, Sept. 29-Sunday, Oct. 22 | Fair Park, 1121 1st Ave., Dallas | $10-$150 | Known to be the longest-running fair in the nation, guests can expect new attractions like circus acts, fried food delicacies, butter sculptures, and thrilling rides.

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News Notes

Weather

Sunday’s warm weather set a new record for the hottest September 24 in DFW since 1907. According to the National Weather Service, the temperature reached 101°, which is three degrees above the record set 116 years ago. See how the rest of fall will feel.

Edu

Fort Worth ISD’s new administration building at 7060 Camp Bowie Blvd. is ready for move-in. The 140,000-sqft building in west Fort Worth cost ~$40 million to renovate. About 300 staff members from different departments have until the end of the month to move in. (Fort Worth Report)

Open

Pizza franchise Mr. Gatti’s is now open off Camp Bowie at 2812 Horne St. The pizza chain offers dozens of pie options including The Deluxe, barbecue chicken, cheese, and lunch specials. Mr. Gatti’s used to have a location in Museum Place back in 2016, but it shut down in 2018. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Ranked

Watauga — located about 10 miles northeast of Fort Worth — was ranked No. 5 on Opendoor’s 2023 list of the most Family-Friendly Cities in the US. The list looks at amenities like community centers, gardens, playgrounds, swimming pools, and other outdoor recreation.

Eat

Grace in Sundance Square will host a Patio Clam Bake next month prepared by executive chef Blaine Stanford. Happening Thursday, Oct. 5, the dinner will feature drinks, appetizers, a wide selection of seafood, and apple cider donuts. Tickets are $195 and should be reserved in advance by contacting Grace.

Closed

Rachel’s Mediterranean Grill near Alliance Town Center shut down earlier this summer. According to signage posted on its doors, the New York-based company closed on July 7 due to nonpayment of rent. The restaurant first opened in March 2022. (Community Impact)

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Arts

♻️ Turning trash into treasure

Donate your plastic water bottles to this 30-ft artcycling project

The massive sculpture will be built with help from New Jersey-based artist Willie Cole. | Photo by TCEF

Looking for a creative way to recycle your plastic water bottles? Arts Fort Worth and the Tarrant County Education Foundation (TCEF) are collecting 20,000 16-oz. water bottles to construct a 30-ft Giant Man Sculpture.

The organizations have teamed up with conservation artist Willie Cole to turn recycled trash into art. Called “artcycling,” the project aims to educate and maximize exposure to the impact of recycling.

The community is encouraged to drop off empty water bottles with caps to Arts Fort Worth at 1300 Gendy St. by Friday, Oct. 20.

Once enough supplies are donated, Fort Worth ISD students and art teachers will work alongside Cole to construct the Giant Water Bottle Sculpture.

The art piece will make its debut at W. E. Scott Theatre on March 1, 2024, and remain on display through March 31, 2024.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

Did anyone else witness the dry thunderstorm on Sunday night? For about an hour near my home, the sky was flashing with lightning, but no thunder or rain was produced. After thinking a UFO was going to touch down, I decided to research the phenomenon.

According to the National Weather Service, dry lightning is cloud-to-ground lightning without accompanied rainfall nearby. The storms can be particularly hazardous because they can ignite wildfires since no rain is wetting the vegetation below.

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