April 15, 2024

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79º | 20% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 6:59 a.m. | Sunset 7:59 p.m.
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Out with the old

Fort Worth Community Collaborative recently distributed 1,000 lbs of clothing with LVTRise. | Photo courtesy of FWCC

With spring in full swing + winter well behind us, it’s time to say “out with the old.” Spring is the season of rebirth, so why not give new life to like-new or gently used items?

In the spirit of spring cleaning, we’ve rounded up a few FTW organizations that accept donated items, help locals in need + support community causes.

Vehicles

Donate a Car 2 Charity, Make-A-Wish, and Goodwill North Central Texas accept car donations. Goodwill will accept cars even if they aren’t running and will send you a receipt letter with the sales price for tax records.

Clothing

Open Doors 4 Women relies on donations of linens to provide clothing and a place to stay for individuals experiencing housing insecurity.

Hope Supply Co. provides clothes, formula + diapers to families dealing with emergency situations.

Berry Good Buys Resale accepts clothing, furniture, and home goods for resale to support SafeHaven of Tarrant County.

Fort Worth Community Collaborative has distributed 6,000+ lbs of clothing to local communities over the last two years.

Or, visit one of Goodwill’s 30+ local donation centers to drop off everything from clothing to housewares to electronics.

FTW-Tarrant-Area-Food-Bank-NOV — The Tarrant Area Food Bank distributes food across 13 North Texas counties.
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Photo by Tarrant Area Food Bank

Kitchenware

The Tarrant Area Food Bank and Funky Town Fridge accept food and cooking + baking supplies that are unused or can be reused.

Childcare

Ronald McDonald House of Fort Worth accepts childcare supplies + clothing to provide resources to parents in need.

Furniture

Trinity Habitat for Humanity uses donated equipment + furniture to build homes — so if you have leftovers from a project you didn’t complete or a remodel, you know what to do. It will also pick up pre-approved car donations.

Plus, check out local Salvation Army centers to donate furniture and appliances.

Bonus: Don’t have much to get rid of this year? Carter BloodCare is always in need of blood if you are able to donate.

Events

Monday, April 15

Knit & Crochet Circle | Monday, April 15 | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library, 1201 Municipal Way, Grapevine | Free | Teens and adults are invited to this needlework gathering for all skill levels — supplies will be available if participants need them

Tuesday, April 16

Silent Book Club | Tuesday, April 16 | 5-8 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.
City Council Public Comment Meeting | Tuesday, April 16 | 6 p.m. | City Hall, 200 Texas St., Fort Worth | Free | Register at least two hours in advance to share your opinion on agenda items.

Wednesday, April 17

Story Time in the Park | Wednesday, April 17 | 10-11 a.m. | Thomas Place Park, 4237 Lafayette Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Enjoy the warm spring weather with storytime, games, and activities for all ages.
Westside Farmers Market | Wednesday, April 17 | 2-6 p.m. | Westside Presbyterian Church, 8700 Chapin Rd., Fort Worth | Free | Stock up on fresh produce to make spring recipes.

Thursday, April 18

MAIN ST. Arts Festival | Thursday, April 18-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Main Street, Tarrant County Courthouse to Fort Worth Convention Center, Fort Worth | Free | The biggest art festival in Texas will feature 215 artists who were hand-selected to exhibit their work from nearly 1,000 applications.

Friday, April 19

“The Wizard of Oz” | Friday, April 19-Sunday, April 21 | Times vary | Stage West Theatre, 821 W. Vickery Blvd., Fort Worth | $12 | Junior musical theater students will enchant audiences with the story of the yellow brick road.

Saturday, April 20

NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships | Saturday, April 20 | 3 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $54-$575 | Watch the best collegiate teams flip, swing, and stunt for the national title in the tournament finals.

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Travel

10 Vrbos so amazing, they won 2024’s “Vacation Rentals of the Year”

The Paradise Found Vrbo in Florida, seen from the back with its expansive pool, palm tress, and outdoor living room.

Yes, all of these incredible houses are available to book. | Photo of Paradise Found via Vrbo

Vrbo released this year’s list of Vacation Rentals of the Year, and we can’t stop looking at these incredible homes.

Ranging from $711 to $4,750 a night and built to accommodate a crowd, these Vrbos were made to host the next big family vacation or group trip.

Sedona, Arizona: Palatial Paradise Estate

Heated infinity pool, game room, outdoor fireplace

Sand Lake, Michigan: Sandy Lakehouse

Pickleball court, bikes, paddleboards, and kayaks

Cabo San Lucas, Mexico: Casa Acantilado

Ocean-view bedrooms, cliffside sauna, hot tub

See photos of all 10 Vrbos

News Notes

Traffic

With the MAIN ST. Arts Festival rolling in on Thursday, there are numerous road closures and diversions downtown today through Sunday. Double check the list before you head to work this week.

Biz

Modern Aviation acquired American Aero, a fixed-base operator (FBO) at Meacham Airport. For six consecutive years, American Aero has been ranked in the annual Aviation International News FBO survey as one of the best FBOs in the world and the best in Texas and the South-Central Region.

Coming Soon

“Not Your Basic Brunch” — 360 Brunch House, which has seven varieties each of French toast and pancakes, is opening in Alliance in May. It’ll be located at 9560 Feather Grass Ln. Until you can devour the offerings, consult our guide to 45+ brunch spots. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Announced

The Taste Project’s second location will open at 200 N. Cooper in Arlington this summer. The unique “pay what you can” restaurant model has served over 30,000 community meals at its 1200 S. Main St. location in the Fort. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Civic

The City of Fort Worth recently launched a new program called the Small-Scale Infrastructure Program, designed to optimize the design, review, and construction timelines for developer-funded, small-scale infill construction projects. Apply via Accela or in-person at City Hall.

Plan Ahead

Actor Cole Hauser, a star of “Yellowstone” (and dad of a TCU freshman), will host an Ultimate Tailgate Party on the East Plaza of AT&T Stadium from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 pm on Saturday, May 18 — right before the PBR World Finals. Grab a ticket to the big show to get into Hauser’s party.

Sports

With the NBA playoffs starting later this week, how high is the Mavs’ confidence level and will Luka Dončić be named MVP? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Travel

Looking to beat the heat this summer? Head to Seabrook, Washington’s award-winning beach town. Home to mild temperatures, miles of beach, luxury vacation homes, hiking trails, and more — it’s an ideal getaway for all ages. Bonus: There’s direct shuttle service from the airport. Use code TEXAS10 and save 10%. Plan your visit.*

Eat

“Welcome to Flavortown”

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City Editor Kate, here — it’s not unusual to find me at Fred’s on a Friday night attempting to eat an entire chicken-fried steak. | Photo by @fredstexascafe

If you’re a fan of Food Network or just a devotee of spiky-haired, goatee-clad television hosts, you’ve probably seen an episode or two of “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.” It’s been a staple of the channel since 2007 and boasts more than 400 episodes, with restaurateur Guy Fieri traveling the country searching for casual spots with delicious food.

Fieri has stopped in Fort Worth before, dining at the original Fred’s Texas Cafe on Currie Street — which closed in 2021, but is still serving juicy burgers and chicken-fried steak at its Camp Bowie location — in Season 6. Plus, he’s toured 19 other regional restaurants, but none with a Fort Worth address.

So we’d like to propose that the “King of Flavortown” make his triumphant return to Panther City and try out a well-loved restaurant selected by our readers. If you’re reading this, Food Network, you’re welcome.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

While today might be more popularly known as National Tax Day, I’m more excited about celebrating World Art Day. Check out the beautiful art on display across Fort Worth with our museums guide and mural scavenger hunt + stay tuned for even more art this week with the MAIN ST. Arts Festival and Fort Worth Art Fair.

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