11.14.2023

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68º | Sunny | 0% chance of rain
Sunrise 6:58 a.m. | Sunset 5:29 p.m.

🥧 Pie’s the limit

Pre-order your holiday pie with these 8 local bakeries

Grab a slice of the Drunken Nut — bourbon pecan pie with a shortbread cookie crust. | Photo by @emporiumpies

Thanksgiving is around the corner and just in case the oven is already spoken for, we’ve got dessert covered.

We’ve rounded up six local spots to satisfy everyone’s sweet tooth with a holiday pie. Save room for a slice of Texas’ favorite pecan pie — or whichever flavor is your go-to.

Blue Bonnet Bakery, 4705 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Snag a slice of the bakery’s fruit pie or a pumpkin pie for the holidays. Try this: Classic pecan, just like Mama makes.

Swiss Pastry Shop, 3936 W. Vickery Blvd.
Don’t skimp out on the meringue, cream, mousse, fruit, or custard pies. Try this: Pecan is among the bakery’s many custard pies.

FTW-emporium-pie-peanut — Like a little sweet and salty action? Try Emporium Pie’s Nutty Honey pie.
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Photo by @emporiumpies

Emporium Pies, 411 S. Main St.
There’s a reason it’s called the “Lord of the Pies” — this delectable creation has ten apples, homemade caramel, and crispy cinnamon streusel. Try this: The Drunken Nut pie has a shortbread crust that cradles a bourbon butter filling.

Buttermilk Sky Pie Shop, 6120 Camp Bowie Blvd.
Try flavors like southern custard, granny’s apple, chocolate cream, key lime, peanut butter cream, coconut cream, and chewy chocolate chip. Try this: A pie for each hand — order both the I-40 + Nanny’s Pecan treats.

FTW-buttermilk-sky-pie — Can you guess how many apples went into this?
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Photo by @buttermilkskypiefortworth

Stir Crazy Baked Goods, 1251 W. Magnolia Ave.
Pie should be for everyone, including our vegan and gluten-free friends. Grab a dessert in flavors like apple, cranberry apple, spiced buttermilk, and pumpkin. Try this: Go gluten-free with this chocolate bourbon pecan pie.

Sweet Lucy’s Pies, 3520 Bluebonnet Cir.
Grab a slice of butterscotch chocolate chess or roasted spiced pumpkin. Try this: Indulge with fresh pecans with a TX Whiskey spiked filling. Note: Thanksgiving pre-orders have closed, but first come-first serve pies will be available in-store Friday, Nov. 17-Saturday, Nov. 18 + Tuesday, Nov. 21-Wednesday, Nov. 22.

Question

What’s your favorite flavor of pie?

Submit your top pie pick + send us your favorite pie recipe for a chance to be featured in an upcoming newsletter.

A. Pecan
B. Apple
C. Pumpkin
D. You tell us

Slice, slice, baby

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 14

Math Night | Tuesday, Nov. 14 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Como Community Center, 4660 Horne St., Fort Worth | Free | Kids ages 5-12 are invited for a fun maker session to build a foundation in STEM studies.

Wednesday, Nov. 15

The Head And The Heart | Wednesday, Nov. 15 | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall, 122 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 200, Fort Worth | $82.50-$112.50 | Jam out to the alternative band — $1 from every ticket goes to the Rivers and Roads Foundation to support youth music programs in Seattle.

Thursday, Nov. 16

Cliburn Concerts: Jake Heggie | Thursday, Nov. 16 | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum Piano Pavilion, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | $35-$85 | The composer of 10 operas — including “Dead Man Walking,” “Moby Dick” and “It’s a Wonderful Life” — is making his first Cliburn Concert appearance in 15 years, followed by a Q+A.

Friday, Nov. 17

Free Throws for Turkeys | Friday, Nov. 17 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave., Fort Worth | $2 | Shoot as many free throws as you can in one minute for a chance to take home a Thanksgiving turkey.

Saturday, Nov. 18

Pumpkin Spice Half, 10K, 5K | Saturday, Nov. 18 | 6:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $42-$119 | Race to the finish line for coffee, hot chocolate, or beer — proceeds benefit Animal Rescue Crusaders of North Texas + other local organizations.

Events calendar here

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Cause

Add to cal: House of Hotrods’ Toy Drive and Car Show

All makes and models are welcome. | Photo by House of Hotrods

Rev your engine and cruise out to Mansfield for House of Hotrods’ 21st annual Toy Drive and Car Show on Saturday, Dec. 9, starting at 9:30 a.m.

Trophies will be awarded for:

Best Engine
Best Interior
Best Paint
Best Under Construction
Best Ford, Best GM, Best Mopar, and Best Truck
House of Hotrods pick

Entry is free, but attendees are asked to bring one new, unwrapped toy to benefit local families in need.

RSVP online

News Notes

Sports

TCU takes on Baylor on Saturday, Nov. 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the last home game of the season. The teams have faced off 118 times, prompting the schools to name the rivalry game the “Bluebonnet Battle” — although online comments suggest “The Revivalry” was a missed naming opportunity.

Open

A new bagel shop is now serving hungry customers in West 7th. Outfitted in yellow with miniature rubber ducks, Lucky Duck Bagels is open at 817 Currie Street. Stop by the Crockett Row spot for a breakfast sammie and iced coffee.

Edu

Irving’s B.H. Carroll Theological Seminary will return to its original Tarrant County home in downtown Arlington in January. The relocated school will then merge with East Texas Baptist Seminary late next year. The move allows classes — which have been online since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic — to resume in-person.

Community

Looking for a way to give back to Fort Worth ISD students? Help build a playground at De Zavala Elementary School (1419 College Ave.) at the end of the month. Register in advance to help on Wednesday, Nov. 29-Friday, Dec. 1. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Civic

Check out the city’s new self-service website for stormwater management. Property owners, developers, and engineers can download drainage and flooding studies, floodplain permits, and elevation certificates — without filing a public information request.

Pets

Spread holiday cheer to Fort Worth’s furry friends + sign up to serve a three-course meal at local animal shelters from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 23. Petsgiving will include food prep, distribution, and dog walking at Silcox Animal Center and North Animal Campus.

Outdoors

As leaves begin to fall, the city is reminding residents to bag yard waste for weekly pickup rather than blowing leaves into storm drains or burning brush. Bonus: Get the most out of your trimmings with free mulch available at drop-off stations.

Trending

Ever seen a 383-lb baby bongo eating peanut butter? You have now. Acquired by the Fort Worth Zoo in August, Kane could grow up to 800 lbs. Visit the not-so-little guy and his baby friends at the Fort Worth Zoo.

Shop

Meat the Mushroom — a Boston-based startup specializing in plant-based bacon — made its way across the nation to grocery shelves in Fort Worth. “Shroomacon” is made from the King Trumpet mushroom and is available in the Central Market deli section. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Finance

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Civic

🏛️ Get involved

Join a Fort Worth board or commission

Bonus: You’ll probably get to have meetings in Future City Hall when it’s finished. | Photo by @fortwortharchitecture

Wondering how you can be more involved around town?

How about advocating for something you’re passionate about by joining one of the City of Fort Worth’s many boards or commissions? You’re in luck because the city is currently looking to fill nine vacancies.

What’s involved

There are 40 different boards and commissions that cover a wide range of city goings-on, including airports and transit, parks and recreation, historic and cultural landmarks, building standards and zoning, and libraries and education. Meetings are usually held monthly or quarterly.

Open positions

The groups have seats based on district so if you live in the district of the vacancy, you are welcome to apply.

Aviation Advisory Board | District 2 + District 10
Board of Adjustment – Commercial | District 6
Building Standards Commission | District 2
Historical and Cultural Landmarks Commission | District 4 + District 10
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Commission | District 4
Urban Design Commission | District 10
Zoning Commission | District 1

The Buy

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

Holiday cooking season is in full swing and the city is reminding residents not to pour grease or oil down drains as it can damage pipes and sewer systems.

Instead, collect grease in sealable containers and drop it off at one of four drop-off stations or the Environmental Collection Center by Friday, Jan. 12. The city will recycle fats, oils, and grease into clean, alternative fuels.

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