National Medal of Honor Museum Tour | Tuesday, July 16 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Choctaw Stadium, 1000 Ballpark Way, Ste. 400, Arlington | Free with admission to the Capital One All-Star Village | Get a sneak peek of the National Medal of Honor Museum that is set to open in March 2025.
Silent Book Club | Tuesday, July 16 | 4-9 p.m. | Hotel Dryce, 3621 Byers Ave., Fort Worth | Free | We’re reading “Picnic at Hanging Rock;" what will you be bringing to this one?
Wednesday, July 17
“Claire’s Knee” | Wednesday, July 17 | 2 p.m. | The Modern, 3200 Darnell St., Fort Worth | $0-$5 | Jérôme tries to prepare for a married life by taking one final vacation by himself, but runs into a former flame in this 1971 French film.
Dallas Wings vs. Indiana Fever | Wednesday, July 17 | 7 p.m. | Dallas Wings, 600 S. Center, St. Arlington | $162-$4,200 | Don’t miss your chance to see WNBA star Caitlin Clark on the court against the Wings.
Thursday, July 18
July Meetup - Mix & Mingle: Women’s Professional Hour | Thursday, July 18 | 4-6:30 p.m. | Firebirds Wood Fired Grill, 2900 Amador Dr., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Enjoy happy hour and make some new connections.
Mystery Dinner and Fundraiser: Now You See It, Now You Don’t | Thursday, July 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant, 1200 S. Main St., Fort Worth | $65-$650 | The Stomach of the Ocean Diamond has been stolen — can you and your friends get it back during this mystery-themed meal?
If the idea of a walk with your dog in the park (local coffee in-hand) no longer sparks joy, keep reading. | Photo via Pexels
If the thought of grabbing a treat from Avoca Coffee or taking a stroll in Trinity Park still can’t get you out of bed, you might need some support.
While FTW has many excellent, local mental health counselors, therapists, and resources, if you’re looking for a therapy option completely online — available in as little as 24 hours, and at a 25% off discount — BetterHelp can, well, help.
Following the Sandman Hotel explosion in January, one lane of Eighth Street is expected to reopen on Monday, July 22, including permit + metered parking. The city worked previously to provide $137,000 in relief to four small businesses in the vicinity of the hotel.
Announced
Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager, a World Series hero last fall, will be on the American League roster for tonight’s MLB All-Star Game in Arlington, replacing Carlos Correa of the Minnesota Twins.
Kids
The city’s After-School Program, available at 20 community centers, will open for registration on Monday, July 22. Beginning on Tuesday, Aug. 13 for students ages 5-13, the program runs from school dismissal until 6 p.m. + focuses on academics, recreation, and cultural enrichment.
Development
TCU has partnered with Endeavor Real Estate Group to develop mixed-use projects at multiple university-owned sites, including housing, retail, parking, and office. The development will commence in 2025. (ConnectCRE)
Biz
Fort Worth-based Mr. Gatti’s Pizza will eventually be in 92 Walmart locations across Texas, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Kentucky. The expansion will bring Mr. Gatti’s to 230 locations nationwide, doubling the franchise’s current footprint. (Fort Worth Report)
Theater
Hip Pocket Theatre, an experimental outdoor performing arts company, is moving indoors in August. Called “The Hip at The Hall,” the group will move to Southside Preservation Hall to beat the heat + perform the “Raft Project” production.
Cause
The Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation (FWFWF) entered into a partnership with the Southern Smoke Foundation, a nonprofit founded by James Beard award-winning chef Chris Shepherd. Initially, FWFWF will gift $25,000 to Southern Smoke, earmarked for culinary industry workers in Tarrant and Johnson counties who need financial relief. (Fort Worth Business Press)
Stat
59%. That’s the share of Tarrant County childcare facilities taking advantage of the property tax breaks allotted this year; 85 such facilities (out of a possible 145) applied for the tax break by the July 1 deadline. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Arts
The always-free Tubman Gallery will launch the exhibition “WHO IS SHE?” with an opening reception on Friday, July 19 from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. The exhibition — featuring local artists — explores ideas of identity, feminism, and self-perception.
Pets
If you’re currently in the market for a large dog (both FTWtoday City Editors currently have one, and they’re great), the city is at 103% capacity on large breed dogs for foster and adoption right now.
Eat
Cracker Barrel is testing a new menu, including Hashbrown Casserole Shepherd’s Pie + Chicken n’ Dumplin Soup, at 14 locations around Texas, including four locally. The test items are available through Monday, Aug. 5 at the select locations. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Sports
Former Boise State head coach Andy Avalos is now the TCU Horned Frogs’ defensive coordinator. What can we expect from TCU’s defense this year? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Finance
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Development
👀 Public Market sneak peek
A sneak peek at the development of Fort Worth Public Market
The Public Market’s evolution over the years will lead its return as a public use space in 2025, courtesy of Wilks Development. | Photos by UTA Archives and FTWtoday
New Partner: Wilks partnered with Woodmont Company in June 2024 to make leasing plans for the 15,000-sqft commercial space along Henderson Street and Rio Grande Avenue.
Commercial: The commercial portion doesn’t have specific tenants yet, but has the capacity for two restaurants + additional retail, with amenities like valet parking and an open-air pavilion that nods to the historic produce sheds that once surrounded the building.
Residential: In addition to bringing the historic building back to life, the team is developing The Harden, a 199-unit senior living community (for ages 62+) named for John J. Harden, the market’s original developer.
Layouts: The five-story residential complex will have have dozens of unique floor plans due to the horseshoe shape of the building that wraps around the market. Pre-leasing of the market-rate units is projected to begin in February, with an opening slated for fall of 2025.
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Whether you’re a Swiftie or just into the whole Travis Kelce relationship, it’s pretty evident Taylor Swift has been at the center of the cultural zeitgeist for years now.
WineHaus is diving in this Saturday, July 20 with a Taylor Swift Wine Night. The business was careful to note Tay herself won’t be in attendance, as she will have played in Gelsenkirchen, Germany the night before, but sip on wines paired with “Tortured Poets Department” tracks.
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