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Let’s (stay inside and) play some Whirlyball
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When you did bumper cars a kid, you probably never imagined doing it with paddles and a ball, but innovation comes to the world in interesting ways. | Photo courtesy of Whirlyball Twin Cities
We’re at that time of year where we consistently look for indoor activities to get out of the heat, and after a few options for axe throwing, it’s time to talk Whirlyball in the FTW.

What’s that?

Whirlyball is a mix of basketball, bumper cars, jai alai, and lacrosse. Teams of five ride around in bumper cars called “Whirlybugs” and carry a scoop, designed to pass a Wiffle ball.

The goal

You shoot the ball at the goal trying to score a “Whirlic.” You can’t leave the car or touch the ball with your hands. If you ram someone from behind, that’s a four-point deduction. The game is played with a 15- or 30-minute running clock.

Where to play

Check out WhirlyBall Texas at 147 E. Harwood Rd., Hurst. One-hour sessions are $184.76 on weekdays + $203.23 on weekends. 10-person party packages are also available.

Many Whirlyball enthusiasts will tell you “it’s about finesse, not power.” Isn’t everything?
 
 
Events
Thursday, June 20
  • Teen ‘90s Weekend | Thursday, June 20-Saturday, June 22 | Times vary | Burleson Public Library, 248 SW Johnson Ave., Burleson | Free | The library will be showing “Space Jam,” “Good Burger,” and “The Parent Trap” with popcorn and drinks provided.
  • Carly Carroll | Thursday, June 20 | 7-10 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza, 420 Main St., Fort Worth | Free | Check out this emerging singer, who mixes heartfelt original songs with classic covers.
Friday, June 21
  • “Harriet Tubman: Take My Hand and Follow Me” | Friday, June 21 | 2 p.m. + 7 p.m. | Jean McClung Middle School, 3000 Forest Ave., Fort Worth | $9 | Kids Acting With Purpose presents a musical production celebrating the life and legacy of Harriet Tubman + her significance in American history.
  • “Thelma” | Friday, June 21-Sunday, June 23 | Times vary | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $3.50-$10 | A 93-year-old becomes an action vigilante — what’s not to love?
Saturday, June 22
  • Fort Worth Margarita Festival | Saturday, June 22 | 12-6 p.m. | Panther Island Pavilion, 395 Purcey St., Fort Worth | $5-$10 | Sip margaritas from 10 different booths, snack on street tacos + enter a giveaway for a trip to Mexico.
  • Melanie Martinez: The Trilogy Tour | Saturday, June 22 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $105-$2,300 | Come see the “Tunnel Vision” singer captivate a crowd in her first Dickies appearance.
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Plan Ahead

Calling all live music lovers: Head to Fat Daddy’s for a show

Calling all live music lovers: head to Fat Daddy’s for a show
Presented by a FTWtoday Partner
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Catch Barefoot Nation at Fat Daddy’s on Thursday, July 11. | Photo courtesy of Barefoot Nation
Need weekend plans? Fat Daddy’s Mansfield hosts live music every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night featuring acts across genres and time periods — 70s, 80s, rock, alternative, country, dance, and more.

Here are five acts we’re adding to our calendar:
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News Notes
Development
  • Earlier this week, the Tarrant Regional Water District voted to demolish the defunct LaGrave Field for the Panther Island Project. Participants in the 2050 Comprehensive Plan Vision Summit suggested that the ballpark could be transformed into a soccer stadium like Portland’s Providence Park. (Fort Worth Report)
Civic
  • City Council members Jared Williams and Chris Nettles are leading a push to raise the minimum wage for city workers from $15.45 per hour to $20 per hour. City staff has suggested a jump to $16.07 per hour. Raising the hourly wage to $20 would cost the city $117 million for 773 qualifying employees. (WFAA)
Community
  • The Tarrant County Commissioners Court increased two homestead tax exemptions from 10% to 20%. One exemption applied to the Tarrant County Hospital District, which funds JPS Health Network. However, JPS president Dr. Karen Duncan assured the commissioners the hospital can still provide high-quality care with less tax revenue.
Transit
  • Effective Sunday, Sept. 15, the cost of Trinity Metro day passes will reduce to $5 and seven-day passes will drop from $25 to $18. Monthly and annual passes are being eliminated. (Fort Worth Report)
Open
  • Mo’ Bettahs Hawaiian Style Food is now dishing out kalua pig + pulehu chicken in Alliance at 3251 Tracewood Way, Ste., 101 — adjacent to the new Hash Kitchen and Nothing Bundt Cakes.
Edu
  • Did you know that Tarrant County bucks a nationwide trend of women leading higher education institutions? Nationwide, only about 30% of college campuses have female presidents, but UTA, Texas Wesleyan, TCC, UNT Health Science Center, and Tarleton State University Fort Worth are all led by women. (Fort Worth Report)
Environment
  • The Solar Car Challenge will take place from Sunday, July 14 to Wendesday, July 17 at Texas Motor Speedway. The only program of its kind in the country, the competition brings together high school students to race solar cars, including representatives from Fort Worth Country Day and Harmony School of Innovation.
Real Estate
  • Housing inventory in Fort Worth and Tarrant County climbed above a three-month backlog for the first time in 10 years. “Housing inventory” reflects the number of months it takes for the homes on the market to sell at the current sales rate; a larger inventory does mean more potential options for buyers.
Sports
  • It’s not even the All-Star Break yet, but Brice Paterik thinks the Texas Rangers have no shot at the postseason. Is he right? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
  • How do Tarrant County’s movers + shakers stay ahead of the competition? They read 817 Biz. In less than five minutes, you’ll learn so much about local business that you’ll be a hit at both the office and happy hour. Join entrepreneurs, aspiring business leaders + others by subscribing to 817 Biz.*
 
Holiday
 

🎆 Start gearing up for July 4
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Fort Worth offers a multitude of options on July 4 (a Thursday this year, for planning purposes). | Photo by FTWtoday
Summer’s in full swing. Good news: We haven’t officially hit a 100-degree day yet, although we’ve been close. July 4 is two weeks from today. Here are three events to get your planning brain in motion, with more summer events at the link below:

Fort Worth’s Fourth | Thursday, July 4 | Panther Island Pavilion
The Tarrant Regional Water District’s annual holiday festival will return with Texas-sized fireworks, vendors, live music + more for the Fourth of July. Stay tuned for details.

Arlington Independence Day Parade | Thursday, July 4 | Downtown Arlington
Celebrate freedom with the largest Fourth of July parade in Texas — and one of the biggest in the country — during Arlington’s longest running annual event.

Red, White, and BTX | Thursday, July 4 | Chisenhall Fields, Burleson
Watch a Lions Club Parade in the morning, jam out of live music throughout the day + watch fireworks to end the night.
City Guides are presented by Walsh.
 
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The Wrap
 
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Today’s edition by:
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I think one of the more underrated local breweries is False Idol Brewing, at 7924 Maplewood Ave. in North Richland Hills. The brewery’s IPAs are chef’s kiss.

The business is releasing a new one tomorrow — the Outlaw West Coast Double IPA — which is double dry hopped with simcoe, citra, nectaron, and Idaho 7 hops.

Consider being part of our Drink Up Week from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26. Here are the details.
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