November 2, 2023

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

Paint the town purple

The “Home of the Horned Frogs” mural will be on display near Sundance Square for at least five years. | Rendering courtesy of TCU

TCU is gifting a 96-ft by 90-ft mural to the city in honor of its 150th anniversary.

Painted on the southeast corner of Throckmorton and 5th Streets downtown, the “Home of the Horned Frogs” piece is the culmination of the university’s larger-than-life mural series and will remain downtown for at least five years.

The purple masterpiece — designed by 2022 graduate design alum Trevor Scott — will be completed early this month and feature Bass Performance Hall, West 7th Street bridge, Frog Fountain, and Superfrog.

The school previously unveiled an interactive art installation next to TCU’s campus and four alumni portraits across the country. Here are the locations where purple paint has splashed across the US.

FTW-tcu-150-mural-tcu — The “Dream Big” mural was completed in September and features interactive elements.
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“Dream Big” | TCU

Designed by 2023 alumna Natalie Neale, this mural graces the corner of Lubbock Avenue and Berry Street + includes an interactive digital filter where viewers can “muralize” themselves as a TCU leader.

FTW-TCU-alumni-murals-giphy — The murals depict alumni showing the leadership skills they fostered while in Fort Worth.
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Photos courtesy of TCU

John Devereaux | New York City

The 32-ft mural on 25th Street in Manhattan features the stage performer and social media personality who graduated in 2012. Recently, John toured the country in the ensemble cast of “Hamilton: An American Musical.”

Katherine Beattie | Los Angeles

The Hollywood mural features the 2008 alumna who advocates for disability representation in media. Katherine currently serves as a producer for CBS’s “NCIS” and is an active wheelchair athlete.

Desmond Bane | Nashville

The NBA Memphis Grizzlies player and 2020 alum is in the paint again — but this time it’s a 45-ft creation on the side of a building on Broadway. Desmond donates his time to the community through youth basketball clinics, school supply drives, and outreach initiatives.

Healthcare leaders | Chicago

The 56-ft group mural features nurse Emma Joy ('21), Dr. Brandon Zsigray ('14), Dr. McKenna Chalman — who graduated from the inaugural class of the Burnett School of Medicine in 2023 — and Dr. Courtney Sullivan ('17).

Events

Thursday, Nov. 2

Ladies Mahjong | Thursday, Nov. 2 | 3-6 p.m. | HUB Fort Worth, 3221 Collinsworth St., Fort Worth | Free | Players from beginner to expert levels are invited for cocktails, charcuterie, and mahjong.

Friday, Nov. 3

Bellamy Brothers | Friday, Nov. 3 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $18-$35 | The American pop and country music duo from Dade City, Florida are bringing tunes like “Let Your Love Flow” to Cowtown.

Saturday, Nov. 4

Fall Japanese Festival | Saturday, Nov. 4-Sunday, Nov. 5 | Times vary | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $6-$12 | Celebrate the art, culture, music, and food of Japan in Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s family-friendly event, produced in association with the Fort Worth Japanese Society.*
Día de los Muertos Festival | Saturday, Nov. 4 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Marine Park, 303 NW 20th St., Fort Worth | Free | The rescheduled Artes de la Rosa’s parade will feature food, visual artists, and face painting.

Sunday, Nov. 5

Texas Mariachi Festival 2023 | Sunday, Nov. 5 | 6-9 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $35-$140 | Bring your family and enjoy the Latin musical experience in the high-energy show.

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News Notes

Sports

History made. The Texas Rangers won their first World Series Championship last night in Game 5 with a 5-0 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. Stay tuned for updates about parades and celebrations.

Announced

US Representative Kay Granger (R-Fort Worth) is retiring after nearly three decades in Washington DC. The current chair of the House Appropriations Committee was elected the first female mayor of Fort Worth in 1991 and has served in Congress since 1997. (Texas Tribune)

Eat

Speaking of the Rangers, chow down on an “El Bombi” burger at JD’s Hamburgers. On the menu through Sunday, Nov. 5, the burger named after slugger Adolis Garcia is piled high with a wagyu patty, fried mac-and-cheese bites, bacon, and jalapeño ranch.

Civic

City Council commissioned a comprehensive study of the city’s emergency medical service system earlier this week. The city charged Fitch and Associates to evaluate the contracted MedStar service + its financial status, staffing, response times, and best practices. Recommendations are expected in April 2024.

Number

432. That’s how many teacher and librarian staffing vacancies Keller ISD filled this academic year. The district currently has 850 substitute teachers with 200 more being processed. Keller ISD’s turnover rate is 7.8% — nearly half the state’s historic number of 13.4%. (Fort Worth Report)

Community

Mark your calendar for opportunities to share your feedback with the city. City Council approved its meeting schedule for 2024. Like this year, the calendar includes 16 designated public comment meetings for residents to speak about agenda items, as well as weekly morning, evening, and work sessions for the council.

Development

Free all-day childcare for kids 0-3 is coming to Las Vegas Trail through a partnership with Early Head Start. City Council accepted $2.75 million from Tarrant County to construct an early childcare center at Rise Community Center. The plans include eight classrooms and an indoor play area.

Environment

Thirty new trees will be planted in Bunche Park this morning at 9 a.m. The planting — a collaboration between the city and the Texas Trees Foundation — kicks off Fort Worth’s new Urban Forest Master Plan in Carver Heights. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Plan Ahead

Grab discounted tickets to Mainstay Farm’s holiday festivities in Cleburne during the 40% off flash sale that ends Monday, Nov. 6. Christmas farm passes at currently $18 include 40+ attractions, photos with Santa, and access to the cut-your-own Christmas tree lot.

Pro Tip

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The Wrap

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Go Rangers. It’s gonna be a blue Christmas in our house with one of these hand-painted ball cap ornaments from P.S. the Letter, located at 2100 Hulen St. Wow.

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