• A location’s zone is determined by its average annual extreme minimum winter temperature.
• On the map, zones range from 1a to 13a, with zone 1a representing -60º to -55º F and zone 13a representing 65º to 70º F.
• The map is interactive, and you can find your exact location’s zone by typing in your zip code.

Fort Worth’s hardiness zone

• Blue sage
• Compass plant
• Purple coneflower

• Archie’s Gardenland
• Fifth Avenue Greenhouses Inc.
• Guardado Garden Center

• Trivia Night | Tuesday, March 12 | 8 p.m. | Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, 111 E. Third St., Fort Worth | Free | Put your knowledge to the test at this weekly event.

• Dino Fest | Wednesday, March 13 | 3-5:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Ella Mae Shamblee, 1062 Evans Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Families are invited to take part in dinosaur-themed activities like a scavenger hunt, drawing, and musical chairs.
• Live Music Wednesdays | Wednesday, March 13 | 5-7:30 p.m. | The Worthington Renaissance Hotel, 200 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Head to the hotel lobby for live music then stop by Toro Toro for dinner and drinks.

• Celebrate Women’s History Month: Five O’Clock Social Hour | Thursday, March 14 | 5-6:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Fwy., Fort Worth | $40 | Enjoy a selection of small tasting plates, dips, and appetizers while sipping on wine or a non-alcoholic beverage.

• Dylan Wheeler | Friday, March 15 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $18-$28 | Enjoy a performance by this country singer + arrive at 8 p.m. for a set by the Porter Wayne Band on The Honky Tonk Stage.

• House of Hotrods Car Show | Saturday, March 23 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Summit Racing Equipment, 2200 E. Interstate 20, Arlington | Free | Calling all car enthusiasts: This one’s for you.*

• Here’s the scoop, Melt Ice Creams will open a new location in The District at Willow Park this summer — the local brand’s fifth shop. To sweeten the news, the biz will host an ice cream party at the site tomorrow where it’ll serve free scoops from its Joy Ride truck, 12:30-2 p.m.

• Dallas Mavericks’ Luca Dončić scored six consecutive 30-point triple-doubles in the team’s game against the Detroit Pistons on Saturday, March 9. Dončić is the first NBA player to achieve the feat. The Mavericks went on to beat the Pistons 142-124. (WFAA)

• The Fort Worth Chamber will recognize TCU with its Spirit of Enterprise Award at its annual meeting on Wednesday, March 27. The award acknowledges organizations that drive Fort Worth’s development; in 2023, TCU celebrated its 150th birthday and supported economic growth by raising over $1 billion.

• The city of Mansfield is working with Dallas-based Stillwater Capital to build a town square that will be anchored by a new city hall, restaurants, and retail space. The future town square will inhabit 10 acres that Mansfield purchased from Stillwater for $4.9 million + is scheduled to open December 2026. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Welcome to Funkytown, coach Jimmy Smith. TCU Football has hired the running back coach following four successful seasons working at the University of Arkansas. Smith replaces Anthony Jones, who announced his move to USC last week.

• This summer, Fort Worth Sister Cities International will launch Global Leaders in Action — a leadership and cultural program that will allow local and international students to learn together. Fort Worth students in grades 9-12 can apply for the program by Friday, March 15; the session runs July 11-July 21.

• Mainstay Farm’s Easter Fest will celebrate its opening weekend on Saturday, March 23 and Sunday, March 24. Farm passes are on sale for a discounted rate ($16.95 down from $30.95) until Thursday, March 14. Each pass includes Easter photo ops, visiting with baby animals, fun rides + more.

• $9.4 million. That’s how much Fort Worth ISD will save through a recent round of layoffs. As a result, 112 employees lost their jobs, but the district stated it was committed to preserving essential programs and services for students. (Fort Worth Report)

• Spring practices for the Texas Longhorns football team are just around the corner. Dive into the team’s updated team roster and more of the latest news with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

• Drum roll, please… Our sister newsletter in Charlotte, NC will launch on Monday, March 18. From the latest news about developments and restaurants to fun events around town, we’re covering everything you need to know about Queen City. Just like this newsletter, it’s 100% free, 100% local, and 100% informative. Subscribe today.

• While you might already have an idea of how you want to spend your tax refund, you might want to consider kickstarting your savings. How? By investing a portion of it into a share certificate account — see how it works.*