10.17.2023

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77º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 7:34 a.m. | Sunset 6:54 p.m.

📸 Say cheese

Book a session with these 7 local photographers for holiday photos

Capture the season’s magic and your growing families with a quick photo shoot. | Photo by @sharoncphotography

The holidays are sneaking up on us and it’s time for the infamous season’s greeting card. This year, we’re determined not to leave things to the last minute.

We’ve found seven local photographers with open sessions for holiday photos. All you have to do is book and get your kiddo to smile.

Monica Salazar Photography | $150+
Holiday mini sessions range from 10 to 60 minutes, and digital photos are ready for download in 2-3 weeks. Choose from various settings including a peppermint living room, gingerbread kitchen, Santa’s lap, and an outdoor Christmas tree farm.

FTW-holiday-card-photos — Individuals, families, couples, kids — there’s a photo session for everyone.
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Photo by @monicasalazarphotography.

Lauren Peterson Photography | $350+
Book a family photo mini-session for 15 minutes on Sunday, Nov. 19 at the Christmas tree farm at Samuell North Park in Sunnyvale — about 50 minutes east of downtown.

Sharon Cleveland Photography | $275
Schedule a 10-minute mini session with Santa on Sunday, Nov. 19 + Friday, Dec. 8. The shoot includes five digital images and two 5x7 inch prints.

Meagan Nelson Photography | $50
Break out those holiday jammies early for a photoshoot of your kids curled up in bed or nestled in the middle of a Christmas tree farm in Keller — the sessions on Sunday, Nov. 12 are 15 minutes long.

FTW-christmas-card-photoshoot — Time to break out the holiday jammies.
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Photo by @sharoncphotography

Poppy & Belle Photography | $175
Choose between a family Christmas tree session on Saturday, Nov. 7, photos with Santa on Saturday, Nov. 14, or a milk and cookies photo shoot on Saturday, Nov. 21.

Kaylee Barnett Photography | $225+
This studio has 15-minute mini sessions available on weekends from Saturday, Oct. 28 to Sunday, Nov. 19. Choose from seven different indoor and outdoor settings or schedule a session with Santa.

Aimee Hamilton Photography | $225+
Perfect for toddlers and little kids — mark your calendar for Sunday, Nov. 5 and schedule a 5-10 minute session with Santa.

Events

Tuesday, Oct. 17

Tarot & Tea | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Embodii Crystals, 7410 26 Blvd., Richland Hills | Free | Sip on a seasonal brew and practice your tarot reading with Mystico Bodega’s Oz.
Trivia Night | Tuesday, Oct. 17 | 8-11 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 111 E. 3rd St., Fort Worth | Free | Grab your pals, a few pints, and your perfect memory to take home prizes.

Wednesday, Oct. 18

TCU Women’s Volleyball | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena, 3000 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $15 | Don’t forget to dress up for the “Purple Out” game against the University of Texas.
Nate Bargatze | Wednesday, Oct. 18 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $36 | Get ready to laugh at “The Be Funny Tour!” from the “nicest man in stand up comedy,” according to The Atlantic.

Thursday, Oct. 19

Zumba Class | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 5:30-6:15 p.m. | Burnett Park, 501 W. 7th St., Fort Worth | Free | Enjoy the cool fall temps with an energizing dance workout class.
“Sister Act” | Thursday, Oct. 19 | 7-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts, 3901 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth | $6-$12 | Catch the musical comedy where a singer seeks shelter in a convent choir.

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Finance

Super-charge your savings with share certificates

United Texas Credit Union’s special certificate offers great rates, insurance up to $250,000, and no limit on the number of accounts. | Photo via iStock

If you’re looking to stash a little more cash in the bank, then we have two words for you: share certificates.

Take advantage of some of the highest rates in years with these specialized savings accounts, which offer notably higher, fixed interest rates. Bonus: Accounts are privately insured up to $250,000 each, with no limit on the number of accounts and no investment caps.

Open yours today at United Texas Credit Union with as little as $500.

Start saving the smart way

News Notes

Community

Station No. 18, Fort Worth’s oldest and most historic operating fire station, is celebrating its centennial this Sunday from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. The team in charge of those iconic white fire trucks will be off duty and providing fun for the whole family, complete with food and live music.

Open

Bushi Bushi Market, the latest restaurant to open in the Near Southside, is about to become your new go-to for dumplings and authentic Chinese cuisine. Chef Patrick Ru first earned acclaim for his delectable dumplings in Brooklyn, NY before heading southbound with two additional Dallas locations. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Edu

The Northwest ISD’s board of trustees unanimously approved a $1.7 million purchase of 7+ acres in Wise County for a new high school. While no timeline exists for the development of the school, its completion will assist in the eventual overpopulation of the district’s three currently operating high schools. (Fort Worth Report)

Announced

Here you come again — Dolly Parton will perform at the halftime show during the Dallas Cowboys game on Thanksgiving. America’s team will take on the Washington Commanders at 3:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23 at AT&T Stadium. Grab tickets.

Transit

Trinity Metro is celebrating its 40th anniversary with free rides for all passengers traveling in Tarrant County throughout the month of November. The offer includes buses, TEXRail, ZIPZONE on-demand rideshare services, and ACCESS paratransit. Passengers can also enjoy free rides on select stations on the Trinity Railway Express.

Number

TCU recently announced it raised over $1 billion in support of Lead On: A Campaign for TCU. The record-breaking funding will strengthen key components of the university’s mission: raising its profile and reputation, funding its endowment, improving campus culture, and supporting the workforce for employees and graduates.

Seasonal

On Saturday, Oct. 28 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m., the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is throwing a spooktacular good time for little learners and fans of all things creepy and crawly. Come dressed in costumes fit for some hands-on excitement with an educational twist.

Sports

Former TCU golfer Paul Barjon won the Korn Ferry Tour Championship earlier this month, moving him into the top 30 players who earned PGA Tour cards for 2024. The class of 2016 golfer clinched the top spot shooting 14 under par with a three-stroke advantage. (Frogs O’ War)

Wellness

You’ve heard of collagen — but have you heard of collagen loading? Here’s how to use NativePath’s Grass-Fed Collagen to do it while it’s over 50% off.*

Civic

So fresh and so clean

Meet Fort Worth’s new Environmental Services Department

Fort Worth's city skyline with green parks in the foreground

Fort Worth’s environmental services have a new home in city government. | Photo by @katebranning

It may have slipped slightly under the radar during the approval of the city’s FY2024 budget a few weeks back, but Fort Worth established a new department to emphasize the city’s “So Safe, So Clean, So Green” message.

Meet the Environmental Services Department.

The new department brings the city’s Environmental Quality, Consumer Health, and Solid Waste Services divisions under one umbrella with the aim of elevating the city’s green goals and better aligning relevant projects and initiatives. It will oversee litter clean up, garbage disposal, and recycling.

Meanwhile, the Code Compliance Department — where the environmental services were previously housed — will focus squarely on its core Animal Care & Control and Code Enforcement functions.

While they may be working under different names, these departments will work together on a number of active projects and in support of crime prevention through environmental design.

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Answered

Who are you cheering for?

The Rangers are riding high with a 2-0 lead in the MLB American League Championship Series, after beating the Houston Astros (5-4) yesterday. The teams head to Globe Life Field tomorrow for Game 3.

Last week, we asked y’all which Texas team you are cheering for, and North Texas didn’t let us down with 91% of respondents reppin’ the Rangers.

Don’t forget to check out our guide to the Arlington Entertainment District to get in on the action.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Cue creepy music — Fort Worth Opera is prepping its haunting vocals for this weekend’s chilling performances of “La Mèdium” at Rose Marine Theatre. Grab tickets to hear Madame Flora communicate with the dead Friday-Sunday. Note: The opera will be performed in Spanish with English subtitles.

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