May 2, 2024

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Events

Thursday, May 2

Hash Kitchen Ribbon Cutting | Thursday, May 2 | 6:30-7:30 a.m. | Hash Kitchen, 3240 Tracewood Way, Ste. 100, Fort Worth | Free | Make new connections while you celebrate the opening of the brunch spot.
Scenes Showcase | Thursday, May 2 | 7 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $20 | Join the Fort Worth Opera for a performance of the Hattie Mae Lesley Resident Artists.

Friday, May 3

UNT One O’Clock Lab Band | Friday, May 3 | 7:30 p.m. | McDavid Studio, 301 E. 5th St., Fort Worth | $38.50 | Settle in for a swingin’ performance by the seven-time Grammy-nominated band with composers, performers, and educators from all over the world.
End of the Line | Friday, May 3 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $25-$61 | Bid farewell to the old and embrace the new at this tribute concert to The Allman Brothers.

Saturday, May 4

Kentucky Derby Watch Party | Saturday, May 4 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | The Circle Bar at The Crescent Hotel Fort Worth, 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Don your best hat, sip mint juleps, and sample fresh oysters while you watch the Run for the Roses.
Cinco de Crawfish | Saturday, May 4-Sunday, May 5 | Times vary | The Cajun Market at Bourbon Street Bar & Grill, 1833 Airport Fwy., Bedford | Free | Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Cajun style with seasoned crawfish.
Tacos & Tunes Festival | Saturday, May 4 | AT&T Stadium, 1 AT&T Way, Arlington | Free | Join “America’s Team” to try tacos from various local food trucks while you jam to live music.

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News Notes

Development

What’s next for the site of the now-demolished Fort Worth ISD administration building? A $850 million mixed-used development. FW Westside Investors will present the proposal to the Fort Worth Zoning Commission next week to have the property rezoned to accommodate two million square feet of residential, retail, office and hospitality. (Fort Worth Report)

Health

The Committee on Emergency Medical Response has recommend that City Council absorb paramedic and EMT services into the Fort Worth Fire Department. After a review by Fitch & Associates, the committee advised the City Council to consolidate the assets and services of Tarrant County’s emergency service provider, MedStar, into city-owned departments.

Travel

Discount transportation company Spirit Airlines is adding five new nonstop flights from DFW Airport. Starting in July, hop on a flight to San Antonio — hey, SATXtoday — Columbus, Ohio; Kansas City, Missouri; Memphis, Tennessee; and Milwaukee, Wisconsin. (FOX4 News)

Drink

Longtime West 7th hotspot Landmark Bar & Kitchen relocated this week to Western Center. Head to 6621 Fossil Bluff Dr. for the grand re-opening this week. Sip ice cold beer while you watch sports on one of the 70+ HDTVs or challenge your friends to backyard and arcade games.

Edu

It’s almost here — Thursday, May 23 is the last day of school for Fort Worth ISD. Fill out your summer calendar with these 30 kid-friendly activities or summer camps around Cowtown.

Plan Ahead

Season tickets are now on sale for the 2024-2025 season of Broadway at the Bass. Grab a pass to see nine touring productions — including “Mrs. Doubtfire” and “Clue” — during Bass Hall’s biggest Broadway season yet. Stay tuned for individual ticket sales.

Civic

Fort Worth has launched a new non-emergency number to reach city services. Call 311 to reach the City Call Center without incurring charges from your cell service provider. The Call Center moderates communication with services including Animal Care and Control, Code Enforcement, parking and more.

Awards

The Kimpton Harper Hotel raked in three awards from Fort Worth Magazine’s Best of Fort Worth 2024 coverage. Head over to the downtown hotel to enjoy the reader-voted Best Brunch at il Modo, food created by Best Chef Greg Pawlowski + a drink at the Best Lounge — the rooftop Refinery 714.

Sports

The Dallas Cowboys upgraded their offensive line during the 2024 NFL Draft, adding Tyler Guyton, Cooper Beebe + Nathan Thomas. How will the recruits fit in with the newly resigned Ezekiel Elliott? Find out in Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Finance

Did you know? You should revisit your budget + financial plan every six months. During times of inflation (cough, cough, like right now), this is even more crucial. With less money to spend, it’s important to find ways to maximize your hard-earned dollars. Here are four to start with.*

Seasonal

¡Feliz Cinco de Mayo!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo Cowtown-style. | Photo by @pacosftw

Cinco de Mayo commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in 1862, in which Mexico fought off an invasion of Napoleon III’s French forces. This was only one battle during the Second Franco-Mexican War, but the holiday serves as a remembrance of Mexican resistance + as a celebration of Mexican culture.

Check out these 10 local spots celebrating and serving specials on Sunday, May 5.

Cinco in the District | Cultural District
Immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of Mexican American art and culture with a festival from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. featuring three art exhibitions, performances from local ballet folkloricos and mariachis, vendors and food trucks.

Cinco de Mayo Celebration | La Gran Plaza
Join the cultural festival with regional Mexican bands, ballet folklorico dance performances, local Hispanic vendors, and themed photo spots.

Pacos | The Magnolia Avenue restaurant is holding a family-friendly Cinco de Mayo Pop-Up with 14 local vendors, mariachis, a bounce house + food and drink specials from 12 to 7 p.m.

7 more ways to celebrate

Asked

Which Texas-born general led the Mexican troops in the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862?

A. Ignacio Comonfort
B. Jesús González Ortega
C. Ignacio Zaragoza

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kate

From the editor

Summer is about to get a lot more fun in southwest Fort Worth — this week, volunteers from American Airlines and Carter’s Kids are constructing a new playground at the Ryan Family YMCA.

Carter’s Kids is a national nonprofit founded by Cater Oosterhouse, former host of “Trading Spaces” — incidentally one of my favorite shows to watch growing up. My sisters and I used to spend hours brainstorming our dream playroom — which obviously included a slide.

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