The Ball Eddleman McFarland House is currently home to Historic Fort Worth. | Photo via @plastikdust
Historic Fort Worth Inc. wants you to nominate historic buildings for its annual Most Endangered Places list. Owners of a recognized “Most Endangered” property will receive increased public awareness and assistance from the preservation group.
💸 What is the list for?
The annual list is a marketing and educational tool that highlights historic landmarks + resources threatened by several different circumstances — lack of maintenance, loss of parking, and lack of awareness of economic incentives to rehab historic buildings.
🏢 What buildings have been saved?
This year, a wide range of sites is being considered, including commercial and residential buildings, monuments, bridges + landscapes. Need an idea of some of the buildings that have been added to the list in the past? Here’s a look:
You can make your nomination by filling out this form by Friday, March 15. An announcement of what landmarks made the list will be made on Tuesday, May 7 at 12 p.m. at the McFarland House, located at 1110 Penn St.
If you have any questions, email Historic Fort Worth or call (817) 336-2344.
Events
Tuesday, Jan. 16
Silent Book Club | Tuesday, Jan. 16 | 5-9 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.
Wednesday, Jan. 17
Pickle Ball Tournament | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 5565 Truman Dr., Fort Worth | Free | Grab a paddle and battle it out with other seniors for a chance to be crowed pickleball champion.
TCU Women’s Basketball | Wednesday, Jan. 17 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Schollmaier Arena, 3000 Stadium Dr., Fort Worth | $5-$12 | The Horned Frogs will take the court to play the Kansas State Wildcats.
Thursday, Jan. 18
Sonder 2.0 - Opening Reception | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 5:30-7 p.m. | J. Peeler Howell Fine Art, 3521 Locke Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Look beyond the surface and encounter hidden narratives in works of art from featured artists like Tom Judd, Holly Miller, Tom Motley, and more.
Texas Champions Challenge - Texas A&M Day | Thursday, Jan. 18 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $30-$75 | Show your Aggie pride and wear Texas A&M logoed items to receive free general admission to the FWSSR + bring a valid student ID for half-price rodeo tickets.
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News Notes
Closed
Schools across Cowtown are closed today due to inclement weather conditions. For the safety of students and staff, Fort Worth ISD and TCU have closed their campuses, and Texas Wesleyan University will move to remote learning for the day.
Cause
Carter BloodCare: Rosedale Donor Center said it’s in critical need. The donation center said it needs all blood types and is asking for the community’s support. Schedule an appointment online today.
Announced
The Trace Adkins concert at Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium on Friday, Jan. 19 has been rescheduled for the summer. The country singer said he fell at his farm and broke his leg last week. All tickets for the original date will be honored for the rescheduled concert on Friday, Sept. 6.
Development
Maverick Development Group proposed a new five-story apartment complex in the South Main Street area. The complex would span three blocks on the north side of East Pennsylvania Avenue, between Panther City BBQ and I-35W. There’s no word yet on how many units it would include. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Cause
Portillo’s — known for its Chicago-style street food — donated $5,000 to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. The Alliance restaurant held a grand opening celebration last week and also poured into the local community by donating to the food bank. Stop by Portillo’s at 8789 Tehama Ridge Pkwy.
Number
1.7 million. That’s how many books were checked out from the Fort Worth Public Library system in 2023. There were also another 1.4 million digital checkouts. Learn about the perks of having a library card.
Sports
Panther City Lacrosse Club will host a meet-and-greet on Sunday, Jan. 21. Stop by Fort Brewery to meet the players, their mascot Prowler, and get autographs from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. See the team in action at their next home game on Friday, Feb. 9.
Finance
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Giveaway
Make a donation towards veterans’ and children’s charities + you could win a RAM 3500 HD truck in the Big Diesel Truck Dream Giveaway. Double your entries with code 6AMCITY.*
Correction
Whoopsie — yesterday, we reported that the Dallas Cowboys finished the season with a 9-9 record. Despite their loss to the Green Bay Packers on Sunday, the team was still first in the NFC East, finishing the season with 12-5 record.
Culture
🔮 Look into our crystal ball
Answered: Our readers’ 2024 predictions
Visit the fortune teller at Curfew Bar to get inside this speakeasy. | Photo by @brett_dfw
Gaze into your crystal ball and tell us... what’s in the cards for Fort Worth in 2024?
That’s what we’re asking you, our readers, to tell us. On our list of questions for 2024 predictions, we’re wondering:
What celebrity will eat at Joe T. Garcia’s next?
Will Hallmark finally film a movie in Fort Worth?
Will Panther Island construction stay on schedule?
Will the Cowboys make it to the Super Bowl?
When will our temperatures hit 90° again?
Will Taylor Swift announce a surprise concert here?
Will Trader Joe’s expand with a second location in FTW?
Got any other predictions for us? Take our survey. Regardless of what 2024 has in store, we’re looking forward to seeing what happens. All we know for sure is that we’ll be there to keep you updated on what’s to come.
The Buy
The Buy 1.16.23 (Affiliate + Six & Main)
Some cute housewares to add color to your kitchen — shop Six & Main’s collection of coasters, kitchen towels, bowls, and trays.
I’ve always been a Barnes and Noble + Half Price Books kind of girl, but I recently downloaded the Libby app so I could enjoy my favorite books at no cost.
Over the winter break, I read nine books on Libby — which probably would’ve cost me about $100 at a bookstore. All you have to do is sign up with your library card number to get full access to books, movies, games, and more.
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