• Listen: Kelly Cloud, of the Dallas Regional Chamber, explores the explosion of life science companies in DFW.

• Listen: Former Fort Worth Star-Telegram reporter Kaley Johnson came on to discuss the state of journalism in our city.

• Listen: The hosts discuss the ups and downs of online friendships.

• Listen: Michael Ferrari Le of Ampersand Coffee fame and model-mogul Dannie Riel chop it up about tech troubles, the rise of Fort Worth, and local sports.

• Listen: Mayor Mattie Parker shared some eccentric family tales.

• Listen: In Episode 189, the squad explored the world of foster care and adoption around Fort Worth.

• Listen: Former Marine Jesse Peña, CEO of Texas Construction, attempts to redefine masculinity.

• Listen: The crew attempts to corral the steamy “Challengers.”

• Marking the Journey | Thursday, May 9-Saturday, May 25 | 6-9 p.m. | Arts Fort Worth, 1300 Gendy St., Fort Worth | Free | Explore the rich tapestry of personal and collective histories crafted by Alexander Isokrari, Mandla Senzanje, and Camika C. Spencer.
• After Dark Paranormal Experience | Thursday, May 9 | 9:30-10:45 p.m. | Cowtown Winery, 128 E. Exchange Ave., Ste. 610, Fort Worth | $50 | Immerse yourself in haunted history with a tour that tracks the spirit of Russel Burton, a foreman who disappeared in the 1911 Stockyards fire.

• Fort Worth Cops 4 Kids Pickleball Tournament | Friday, May 10-Saturday, May 11 | 8 a.m.-3 p.m. | 500 W. Mayfield Rd., Arlington | $55 | The “Battle of the Paddles” unites law enforcement officers and kids from the community for an action-packed day of pickleball excitement.
• “My Dear " Film Premiere | Friday, May 10 | 7-10 p.m. | Terrell High School, 1900 I. M. Terrell Way, Fort Worth | $15-$25 | Dallas Cowboys legend Greg Ellis will be premiering his film, which hits on the importance of mental health awareness and its possible consequences.

• Funkytown Focus: Funky Film Walk | Saturday, May 11 | 8-10 a.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards, 131 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $20 | Get personalized assistance on your analog camera from the Fort Worth Camera and The Print Refinery staff as you stroll with other photo buffs.
• Mommy & Me Garden Party | Saturday, May 11 | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | LaunchBox Collective, 2726 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | $50 | Make your own flower jars and cards, take Mommy-and-me selfies + shop ready-made Mother’s Day gifts.
• Over and Over Again: Multiples in Art | Saturday, May 11 | 3-4 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Join a Carter docent on this unique guided tour exploring art in multiples.

• Historic Fort Worth released its annual list of Most Endangered Places, including R. Vickery School (2005 E. Vickery Blvd.) and six other sites. Previous editions of the list have brought attention to new development opportunities.

• City Environmental Services Director Cody Whittenburg developed a new seven-step plan to address trash service issues, including easier reporting from residents. Between October and March, the city’s contractors missed about 1,600 collections per month; the industry standard is 1,100 or less. (Fort Worth Report)

• Leon Bridges rocked a few Met Gala “Best Dressed” lists for his Texas-inspired bluebonnet suit from designer Willy Chavarria. Bridges’ personal stylist, Gabriela Tena, says the look was a nod to Black cowboys of the Old West. (Vogue)

• Burleson is getting a Cava, located at 265 NW John Jones Dr., Ste. 101. Opening tomorrow, this will be Cava’s 25th DFW location in the last four years. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• Dallas-based Prime Data Centers filed a permit for three two-story data centers near Aledo Road and Chapin School Road. The $1.6 billion project would begin in September and finish around January 2026.

• Mercantile Logistics Station, sitting near I-35W and I-820 and replete with 851,033 sqft of Class A space across two buildings, is now available for corporate leasing. The project is part of a $250 million fund that private equity real estate fund manager Velocis raised for industrial development across Texas. (Dallas Morning News)

• Another opening — Keller will be the site of the first DFW-area Hungry Howie’s, a pizza chain with eight flavored crusts, including the simply-titled “Butter.” The locale opens on Monday, May 13 at 1320 N. Main St., Ste. 100. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• Paging Adam Silver — for a city that’s never had a NBA team, Fort Worth did surprisingly well on this Wallethub list of basketball fandom cities, coming in at No. 52. Dickies Arena hosts multiple basketball tournaments annually, and we’d have a ready-made rivalry with the Mavericks... just saying.

• The legendary Lyle Lovett returns to Bass Performance Hall on Tuesday, Oct. 22 as part of the Irwin Steel Popular Entertainment Series lineup. Tickets will go on sale tomorrow at 10 a.m.

• Just in time for Euro 2024, the Eric Bell Soccer Academy has two TCU summer camps: Monday, June 3-Thursday, June 6 + Monday, July 15-Thursday, July 18. Kids age 4-13 are eligible. Plus, check out more camp options.

• Even with the Mavericks and Stars in the playoffs, we can’t forget the biggest American sport. No, not pickleball, silly — football. What’s going on with “America’s Team” before early summer team activities? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

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Local resources

National resources

• National Maternal Health Hotline: 1-833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262)
• Postpartum Support International
• Project HOPE
• National Institute of Child Health and Human Development