11.27.2023

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📝 Dear Hallmark

Why Hallmark should make a holiday movie in Fort Worth

The downtown Christmas tree officially marks the beginning of the holiday season. | Photo by FTWtoday

No matter how cheesy the films can be, watching a Hallmark movie (or a marathon, for that matter) is a staple during the holidays. From gift-wrapped romances to wholesome stories, the films hold a cozy spot in many folks’ hearts.

We may be biased, but we think Fort Worth is the perfect backdrop for the next Hallmark Christmas movie. Here are just a few of our favorite features that make it special:

A massive tree with thousands of dazzling lights in the city’s center
An outdoor ice skating rink that’s situated in the heart of the Stockyards
Cozy fireplaces inside and outside the festively decorated Hotel Drover
A Cowboy Santa with his own live reindeer

🎬 Craft the perfect Hallmark movie

It’s got us thinking, what would a Hallmark movie based in Cowtown look like?

Panther City goes all out for the season, from over-the-top light displays to festive ice rinks and cut-your-own Christmas tree farms around town — Fort Worth feels like the perfect backdrop for a Hallmark movie.

Let’s have a little holiday fun, shall we? With your help, let’s map out a Hallmark film in Fort Worth. We want to hear your title recommendations, location ideas, plot points, and even which actors you think would be the perfect fit for our film.

Take our survey and we’ll follow up with Cowtown’s own Hallmark movie details in an upcoming newsletter.

Be the director

Events

Monday, Nov. 27

TCU Men’s Basketball | Monday, Nov. 27 | 7 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena, 3000 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $10 | The Horned Frogs will play Houston Christian on their home court.
Lightscape | Monday, Nov. 27-Monday, Jan. 1 | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd., Fort Worth | $12-$30 | The garden will be illuminated with a 1.2-mile-long path featuring millions of lights and new installations.

Tuesday, Nov. 28

Jingle Ball | Tuesday, Nov. 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $23-$386 | 106.1 KISS FM’s holiday concert will feature a star-studded lineup including Jelly Roll, Flo Rida, Big Time Rush, and Paul Russell.
Stockyards Rodeo Rink | Tuesday, Nov. 28-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.

Thursday, Nov. 30

Dallas Cowboys | Thursday, Nov. 30 | 7:15 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | $24-$735 | The Dallas Cowboys will take on the Seattle Seahawks.

Friday, Dec. 15

Disney’s Encanto in Concert | Friday, Dec. 15-Saturday, Dec. 16 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center, 3401 W. Lancaster Ave., Fort Worth | $48.40-$108.90 | The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra brings “Encanto” to the big screen with a full orchestra performing the score — It’s the movies like you’ve never seen (or heard) them before.*

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Wellness

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News Notes

Environment

The city’s updated 2023 Comprehensive Plan will cut 100+ acres that were proposed for industrial development in Echo Heights. The original plan called for a 671-acre Industrial Growth Center, including land directly across from W.M. Green Elementary School. The new plan zones the land near the school for residential use. (NBC DFW)

Traffic

A virtual meeting will be held today to discuss upcoming road construction projects in Keller. Residents are invited to weigh in on the widening of Keller Hicks Road — from Lauren Way to US 377 — to three lanes. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

Seasonal

Another festive parade is right around the corner — the Holiday Lights Parade will take place in downtown Arlington on Saturday, Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. The celebration will feature a tree-lighting ceremony, live performances, and photos with Santa.

Civic

Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport will move forward with Phase 3 of the taxiway extension project to improve efficiency. Last week, city leaders awarded an $8 million contract to Mario Sinacola and Sons Excavating and hired Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. for $820,000 to help manage the project. (Community Impact)

Fort Worthian

Local businesswoman and stylist Whitney Kilpatrick is featured on the new Discovery+ series “Hairstyle: The Talent Show.” On the show, the CEO of Maven Fort Worth Hair Co. took part in various challenges in hopes of winning the $150,000 grand prize.

Drink

Family-owned and Texas-made beer Shiner Bock will release its first-ever non-alcoholic series in 2024. Shiner Rode0 will hit the shelves just in time for Dry January. Styled after a classic American lager, the brew features crisp and malty notes balanced by a gentle hop profile.

Edu

Looking for new ways to volunteer? Become an Academy 4 mentor. Mentors provide valuable one-on-one attention to their mentee (for 90 minutes, once a month), and are part of a community supporting the whole school. Learn more + sign up to mentor.*

The Buy

Give a gift that never gets old. With an annual membership to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, you can embark on a year-long journey of discovery + inspiration, and receive exclusive benefits like member-only events, discounts, and special previews. Unwrap a year of inspiration.*

Fact or Fiction

When you use Offerpad, you can have a cash offer in hand in 24 hours. See the answer.*

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Shop

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Try This

🍽️ Dinner without the dishes

6 places to take cooking classes in Fort Worth

Take a cooking class at Indulge inside 3rd Street Market. | Photo by FTWtoday

Looking for a unique way to spend some quality time with your partner or friends? Let us recommend some hands-on cooking classes.

Whether you want to learn some new kitchen skills or fuel your inner Bobby Flay, here are seven places to turn up the heat around town.

Indulge, 425 W. 3rd St.
Located inside sourdough bakery 3rd Street Market, the space holds weekly afternoon tea time, cooking classes for all levels, and private events. Upcoming classes include pie making, cookbook club, and homemade cinnamon rolls.

The Cookery, 710 S. Main St.
Get hands-on with an interactive class focusing on international, regional, and seasonal cuisine. Classes include brunch, dessert, pasta making, and cocktails using locally sourced ingredients.

Backyard Pitmasters, Various locations
Learn how to smoke brisket like the pros in a three-hour class teaching meat trimming, wood selection, heat management + barbecue rubs. The next Cowtown series will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at Rahr & Sons Brewing.

4 more cooking studios

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Rebecca

From the editor

Although my Christmas tree has been up for a couple of weeks already, I can finally get to work decorating the rest of my place. Did you know the largest Christmas decor store in Texas is in Arlington? I checked out Decorator’s Warehouse over the weekend and grabbed these adorable Nutcrackers.

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