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15 facts you didn’t know about Funkytown
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Get to know Fort Worth’s fun facts. | Photo by @katebranning
Did you know Fort Worth is also called “Cowtown?”

Nah, just kidding. If you know us, you know we’re here for the deep cuts — and there’s plenty of interesting factoids to go around. As connoisseurs of the quirky and unconventional, we put together a list of Fort Worth’s history, oddest characteristics, and more. Maybe you’ve lived here your whole life and know some of this, or maybe you’ll learn something new.

Either way, test your local knowledge with these 15 interesting facts.

1. The City of Fort Worth began as Camp Worth on the bank of the Trinity River in 1849. Camp Worth was named for Mexican-American War hero Gen. William Jenkins Worth.

2. One of Bonnie and Clyde’s hideouts from the law was the historic Stockyards Hotel in Fort Worth. It is now one of the city’s most haunted spots.

3. USS Fort Worth (LCS-3) is the first ship of the United States Navy named after the city. It was commissioned in 2012 and saved from decommissioning in 2022.

4. Texas pink granite was used to build the Tarrant County Courthouse in 1895. It was modeled after the Texas State Capitol with the exception of the clock tower.

5. The biggest private Civil War collection is in the Texas Civil War Museum in Fort Worth. It is also the most comprehensive collection west of the Mississippi River.

6. Fort Worth contains over 1,000 natural gas wells. This is due to the Barnett Shale, an underground reserve that contains 55 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and stretches across 15 counties.

7. There are five museums that celebrate the city’s cattle industry heritage, including the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame + the Cattle Raisers Museum.

Your turn. Let us know your favorite local trivia tidbit and you just might make it into the newsletter.
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Events
Wednesday, June 12
  • “Rear Window” | Wednesday, June 12 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | Channel your inner detective in a screening of this 1954 flick starring Jimmy Stewart and Grace Kelly.
  • Taiwanese Dragon Boat Festival | Wednesday, June 12 | 4 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Golden Triangle, 4264 Golden Triangle Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Learn about the Taiwanese festival and make a traditional scented sachet that will help repel insects.
Thursday, June 13
  • Teens: Seafood Basics | Thursday, June 13 | 1:30-4 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth | $105 | Aspiring chefs ages 13-17 will learn hands-on techniques to whip up the catch of the day.
  • Dallas Wings | Thursday, June 13 | 6 p.m. | College Park Center, 600 S. Center St., Arlington | $16-$542 | Watch the WNBA team take on the Seattle Storm.
Friday, June 14
  • Sister Hazel | Friday, June 14 | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $20-$45 | The Florida-based rock band with take to the stage at the world’s largest honky tonk.
Saturday, June 15
  • Chris Stapleton | Saturday, June 15 | 4 p.m. | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr. , Arlington | $59.50-$281 | Belt out “Tennessee Whiskey” at the artist’s All-American Road Show.
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Outdoors

🎣 Get ready for National Go Fishing Day
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Trust us, consulting the experts at Marksmen is a fin-tastic idea. | Photo via Pexels
Calling all outdoor adventurers: National Go Fishing Day is on Tuesday, June 18 (yes, that’s only six days away).

Marksmen Firearms & Outfitters offers a wide selection of fishing gear, accessories, and specialty items (think: fishing rods, reels, lures, knives, and more). Their friendly staff (comprised of retired military and law enforcement) is reely knowledgable and can guide customers to the right products for their next outdoor adventure.

Swing by Marksmen before your next trip to Benbrook Lake.
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News Notes
Announced
  • The Heritage and Paddock Parks project received a major boost thanks to a $1 million gift from the Amon G. Carter Foundation. With this donation, the project — a decade in the making — has raised $37 million towards its $50 million goal.
Development
  • One Rangers Way continues to take shape. The 300-room luxury apartment complex by Globe Life Field topped out — meaning the structure is complete + interior work can begin. Floor plans bear names from Rangers history like “The Pudge” after catcher Iván “Pudge” Rodríguez and “The Fergie” after pitcher Ferguson Jenkins.
    (The Dallas Morning News)
Coming Soon
  • The founder of Enchiladas Ole is planning a new Mexican barbecue concept at 2420 Forest Park Blvd. Holy Cue is slated to open this fall, selling smoked meat-centered tacos + burgers, spicy sauces, and classic comfort sides. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Learn
  • Head to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History on Tuesday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for Sally’s Celebration. Honor the legacy of Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, as well as those who have followed in her footsteps. The event is a part of Sally’s Night, hosted by the Smithsonian.
Opening
  • North Fort Worth is getting its first Sprouts Farmers Market at the end of this month. An opening weekend celebration will start Friday, June 28 at 4525 W. Bailey Boswell Rd., marking the third overall Fort Worth area location. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Today Is
  • National Red Rose Day. Don’t wait for Valentine’s Day to hand out these symbols of love: stop by a local flower shop and brighten that special someone’s day. Pro tip — “special someone” can mean yourself, too.
Sports
  • Who came out ahead in the 2024 NCAA Transfer Portal? Catch up on the latest recruiting news in college football + basketball with the local SEC experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Number
  • 100,000+. That’s how many people start their morning with this free daily newsletter written by Texans, for Texans. Wondering what’s going on across the state? They’ve got you covered — sign up with one click.*
 
Development

Reduce, reuse, redevelop

Two sustainability-minded developments in the works in Fort Worth
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Oncor, the brick building on the right, is slated to open by next fall. | Photo by FTWtoday
Growing cities are faced with a question: how to develop sustainably. Luckily, two developers are testing different methods for sustainable construction projects in town.

Oncor Building

Office conversions are a hot topic in housing right now among developers. Chicago-based 3L Real Estate is planning to convert the 300,000-sqft Oncor tower into 300 apartments.

The $30 million mixed-use project — which formerly housed the Fort Worth National Bank downtown —will have ground-floor retail and dining. Currently ground-floor tenants include The Capital Grille and Little Red Wasp. It is slated to open next summer.

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Hazel’s Back Porch will be “a destination in the area” with food, retail, and community gathering space.

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Image courtesy of Will Turner on behalf of PTAH Group, Inc.

Hazel’s Back Porch

But if there aren’t any office buildings lying around, you can always get creative. Local entrepreneur Hazel Prophete is using shipping containers for Hazel’s Back Porch, a new business complex planned in the Historic Southside.

With space for about eight 40-ft containers, the space will be designed for food + retail businesses to test out concepts before committing to a brick-and-mortar. It will also feature a permanent location for Prophete’s barbecue restaurant, which is currently a food truck.

Designed by PTAH Group, an architectural firm specialized in shipping container builds with low energy footprints, the project will also feature a communal roof deck, solar power, and electric vehicle charging stations.

“It’s the future,” Marlin Wilkins, PTAH’s Director of Community and Business Development, said, noting the longevity and flexibility of constructing a modular building.

The project is slated to be reviewed by the Fort Worth Zoning Commission next month + is aiming to be operational in early 2025.
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