11.21.2023

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Fort Worth-themed table topics for the holiday season

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Dreading the debates and cringey questions that tend to take over holiday meals? Consider employing one of these five Fort Worth-themed table topics — they may just lead to your favorite conversation yet.

Reminisce on the good old days

What better way to give thanks than reflecting on all your favorite memories from childhood? Perhaps you grew up shopping at Leonard’s Department Store or taking a ride on the Forest Park Miniature Railroad. There’s nothing like going down memory lane with a slice of pie in hand.

Discuss the hottest new restaurants in town

Show up to the table as the locally informed guest by letting everyone know what new restaurants they need to try in Cowtown. With 40+ new and upcoming eateries, there’s no shortage of foodie news to discuss.

Which FTW Sister City do you want to visit?

Did you know Cowtown has nine pals across the world, including Guiyang, China; Budapest, Hungary; Nagaoka, Japan; and Toluca, Mexico? Check out the full list and dish on the one you most want to visit.

Figure out the next holiday gathering

Skip the back and forth of family group chats, and plan the next holiday outing as a group. You can’t go wrong with events like Lightscape, which is already in full swing, or classic holiday staples like “The Nutcracker.”

If you’re looking for a holiday events guide, check out our extensive list of must-do holiday happenings.

Fun facts about Fort Worth

Impress your friends and family with these 15 interesting facts about the city. Quiz them on which ones they do or don’t know — like the highest recorded temperature in Cowtown history.

Events

Tuesday, Nov. 21

Stockyards Rodeo Rink | Tuesday, Nov. 21-Sunday, Dec. 31 | Times vary | Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$25 | Head to the lawn of the Livestock Exchange Building to check out the ice rink, Cowboy Santa’s Winter Wonderland, live music, and family activities.
Mixology With Maria | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6-7:30 p.m. | The Westin Dallas Southlake, 1200 E. State Hwy. 114, Southlake | $40 | Learn tips and tricks to create your own unique and delicious cocktails.
Chef’s Table & Cellar | Tuesday, Nov. 21 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Fort Brewery & Pizza, 2737 Tillar St., Fort Worth | $85 | Indulge in a four-course dinner with Chef Victor Villarreal as a sommelier guides you through an array of rare and exceptional wines.

Wednesday, Nov. 22

Thanksgiving Dinner | Wednesday, Nov. 22 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Como Community Center, 4660 Horne St., Fort Worth | Free | Celebrate a traditional Thanksgiving feast with family and friends.

Thursday, Nov. 23

YMCA Fort Worth Turkey Trot | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 8 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork, 5188 Monahans Ave., Fort Worth | $20-$57 | The annual Thanksgiving race will run along the Clearfork trail with 1K, 5K, and 10K courses.
Dallas Cowboys | Thursday, Nov. 23 | 3:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $35-$639 | Watch the Cowboys line up against the Washington Commanders with a Thanksgiving performance by Dolly Parton.
Prairie Lights | Thursday, Nov. 23-Sunday, Dec. 31 | 6-10 p.m. | Prairie Lights, 5610 Lake Ridge Pkwy., Grand Prairie | $50-$149 | This annual tradition features a magical drive-through tunnel of lights and outdoor activities like the holiday village carnival rides.

Friday, Nov. 24

“The Nutcracker” | Friday, Nov. 24 | 8 p.m. | Winspear Opera House, 2403 Flora St., Dallas | $25-$135 | Watch the magic unfold as Texas Ballet Theater presents the holiday classic about a girl who befriends a nutcracker that comes to life on Christmas Eve.

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Holiday savings just for you

This holiday season shop for unique gifts from our small business partners. | Photo by 6AM City

Our online shop (Six & Main), a site that celebrates small businesses locally and in our 25 sister markets, is dishing out major deals this holiday season. From coffee to artwork and apparel, there’s a gift for everyone.

Black Friday

30% off items included in our gift guides for her + him

Cyber Monday

30% off Treat Yourself Gift Guide

There are more savings this weekend for the foodies, pet parents, and more…

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News Notes

Announced

The 77th Annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony will be held Wednesday, Dec. 6 in Sundance Square. It will be the “tallest live Christmas tree in Texas” and will light up at 6:30 p.m. The celebration will include live music from Marie Osmond and a countdown by Mayor Mattie Parker.

Transit

Arlington plans to bring air taxis to the area within the next two years. California-based Overair announced a partnership last week with DFW Airport + Arlington Municipal Airport for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations. Initial plans call for passengers to be flown between the airports and Arlington’s Entertainment District.

Cause

Did you know Americans waste 312 million pounds of food on Thanksgiving, according to ReFED? If you’re left with excess packaged foods after the holiday, local food banks like Funky Town Fridge is the perfect place to donate. Nonperishable items can be dropped off at four locations around Fort Worth.

Outdoors

The Fort Worth Zoo welcomed a new black-and-white colobus monkey. Corey — named after World Series MVP Corey Seager — was born at the end of October and is just a few weeks old. You can see Corey with the rest of the troop inside the World of Primates.

Seasonal

Cowboy Santa will arrive in the Stockyards this Friday, Nov. 24. Santa’s Grand Arrival Parade will begin at 11:30 a.m. and include festive happenings like storytime with Mrs. Claus and a Sounds of the Season concert. The day will wrap up with a tree-lighting ceremony at 6 p.m.

Trending

Harrison Ford was in Cowtown earlier this month and dined at the downtown Italian restaurant 61 Osteria. According to the Star-Telegram, the actor frequents Fort Worth often to update his helicopter pilot training at Bell Helicopter. In the past, he’s dined at Ellerbe Fine Foods, Thompson’s, and Woodshed Smokehouse. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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Announced

Transform 1012 selects final architect team

Transform 1012 to convert a former KKK “klavern” into a cultural hub

FTW-Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing

An idea of what the transformed space could look like. | Concept rendering by MASS Design Group via Transform 1012

An abandoned building in the Northside is one step closer to breathing new life.

Nonprofit coalition Transform 1012 and the Design Architect Selection Committee selected B-arn-S Architects + ch_studio as the final architects for The Fred Rouse Center for Arts and Community Healing.

Narrowed down from four design teams, the architects will transform the former KKK Klavern at 1012 N. Main St. into a vibrant cultural hub.

The facility will feature state-of-the-art performance spaces, healing services for communities targeted by hate groups, exhibits dedicated to social justice and civil rights, and an outdoor urban agriculture and artisan marketplace.

Over the upcoming months, Transform 1012 and the design team will hold community meetings to collaborate with the public on the adaptive plan.

Crews will break ground in 2025 and The Fred Rouse Center is expected to open in 2026.

View the final presentation

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

If there’s one thing you need to know about me, I love sweets. So, you best believe I had to give Voodoo Doughnuts a try when it opened yesterday in Lower Greenville.

I tried the vegan glazed, Voodoo Doll, and The Homer — my favorite being The Homer. Take a look inside the grand opening.

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