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A Cowtown original
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Pick the pickles or pickled peppers from Panther City’s Best Maid Pickles. | Photo by FTWtoday
Made in Fort Worth. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. From clothing and accessories to snacks and other fun finds, we’ve rounded up 20 things homegrown in Cowtown.

While some of these brands have branched out beyond our city, one thing’s for sure — there’s some major inspiration happening around these parts.

Best Maid Pickles
The Texas-born business has been making pickle lovers’ dreams come true since 1926. The brand has expanded beyond pickles with items like Bloody Mary mix, dill pickle juice, barbecue sauce, and mustard. Pro tip: Check out the Best Maid Pickle Emporium at 829 W. Vickery Blvd. for pickle-flavored items, including cotton candy, beer, and snacks.

Mrs. Renfro’s
George and Arthurine Renfro started selling spices and vinegar out of their house on Gould Avenue in 1940. Nearly 85 years later, the company is still run by the family but now sells a wide array of salsa and pickled condiments across multiple retailers.

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Dickies
Cowtown is where it all began for the popular work apparel manufacturer. C.N. Williamson and E.E. “Colonel” Dickie founded the clothing company in 1922, making basic overalls and later expanding to jumpsuits and slacks, eventually creating wardrobe essentials for hard-working folk.

Justin Boots
Justin was one of the first companies to use decorative stitching to stiffen the boot leather, preventing it from folding around the ankles. In 1925, the company moved from Spanish Fort to Fort Worth to capitalize on the city’s growth. It’s now one of the most well-known boot manufacturers in the country.

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We all know the best present is something we can do together. | Photo provided by Trippy Outdoor

Trippy Outdoor
The outdoor furniture company launched in 2021 and went from concept to product in just nine months. Every piece of furniture is built by hand in Fort Worth, can hold up to 1,000 lbs, and features UV-resistant zero-fade ink, so you can sit comfortably forever.

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How important is a locally made product to you?
A. It is very important to me
B. It is somewhat important to me
C. I’m indifferent
D. It’s somewhat less important to me
E. It’s not important to me
 
Marksmen
 
Events
 
Friday, July 19
  • Rahr Wars – Episode II | Friday, July 19 | 3 p.m. | Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., 701 Galveston Ave., Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Kick back for a screening of “Star Wars - Revenge of the Sith” with a tasting of beers both on the dark side and light side.
  • Friday Night Highlights Tour | Friday, July 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Kimbell Art Museum, 3333 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | Join Texas History & Culture’s Robert Kelleman to tour works by Michelangelo, Caravaggio, Rembrandt, and more.
Saturday, July 20
  • Beer Yoga | Saturday, July 20 | 11 a.m.-12 p.m. | Atheneum Cider, 1029 N. Saginaw Blvd., Ste. F3, Saginaw | $25.09 | Stretch your worries away and then cool off with a glass of cider.
  • Saturday Live Music | Saturday, July 20 | 6-9 p.m. | Branch & Bird, 640 Taylor St., Fort Worth | Free | Sip a crisp glass of wine while you enjoy local musicians and look out over the city from the 12th floor terrace.
Sunday, July 21
  • Threads and Shreds | Sunday, July 21 | 2-8 p.m. | Southside Preservation Hall and Rose Chapel, 1519 Lipscomb St., Fort Worth | $12.51 | Browse trendy threads while jamming to music from Xavier II, Myla, 88 Killa, and more, with proceeds supporting Funky Town Fridge.
  • Ultimate Bullfighters | Sunday, July 21 | 2:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum, 121 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | $43-$82 | Try not to hold your breath while daring athletes perform aerobatic leaps, spins, and evasions.
  • Missy Elliott | Sunday, July 21 | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena, 1911 Montgomery St., Fort Worth | $75.50-$365.50 | In her first-ever headlining tour, the rapper will mount her “Out of This World” experience with Busta Rhymes, Ciara, and special guest Timbaland.
Wednesday, July 24
  • The Harper’s Summer Soiree | Wednesday, July 24 | 6-9 p.m. | Kimpton Harper Hotel, 714 Main St., Fort Worth | $25 | Grab tickets for a night to remember at Refinery 714 hosted by Margaret Josephs of “Real Housewives of New Jersey,” featuring a pop-up shop by Diptyque, live music, a curated menu, and more.*
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News Notes
 
Drink Up
  • Clink, clink — we’d like to make a toast. Drink Up Week is coming Monday, July 22-Friday, July 26. To celebrate Cowtown’s buzzy beverage culture, local businesses are offering fun drink deals throughout the week. Map your route and raise a glass.
Coming Soon
  • Dine in the sky — Latin fusion restaurant Bocado has leased the top three floors of The Tower downtown. Expected to open this fall, the restaurant will have a reception area on one floor, a dining room on another, and a bar and lounge space at the top of one of Fort Worth’s tallest buildings. (Dallas Business Journal)
Announced
  • TOCA Social and Major League Soccer are teaming up to bring a TopGolf-like soccer venue to The Colony. Slated to open at The Grandscape in the summer of 2025, the indoor venue will feature spaces where people can kick a soccer ball at targets on an interactive simulator screen. (WFAA)
Seasonal
  • A new Coca-Cola-themed light display will illuminate Choctaw Stadium in Arlington this winter. Coca-Cola’s Classic Christmas will feature 55,000 sqft of holiday light sculptures, a gift market, ice skating rink, snow slide, and photos with Santa. Grab early bird tickets for the showcase running Friday, Nov. 22-Sunday, Dec. 29.
Theater
  • What do eunuch rivalries and Aramaic writing have in common? They are the premise of a new play called “The Handless King” set to premiere at Amphibian Stage on Friday, July 26. Written by Harley Elias, the play tells the story of the Assyiran Empire replacing one writing system for another in 728 BC. Grab tickets.
Health
  • The Texas Rangers recently teamed up with Mission Arlington to renovate the Mission Metroplex Medical Clinic and bring more free healthcare to patients in Arlington. The renovation added seven new patient rooms and a triage space, expanding the clinic’s capacity to treat 15,000 patients annually. (Arlington Report)
Edu
  • Fort Worth ISD trustees approved a $15,000 retirement bonus for superintendent Angélica Ramsey for meeting the performance goals in her contract. Ramsey is eligible for $15,000-$25,000 in additional retirement funds annually. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
  • SEC Media Days wrapped up yesterday at the Dowtown Dallas Omni Hotel. Usually held in Birmingham, Alabama, the conference selected DFW to welcome the University of Texas and Oklahoma University into the SEC. Catch a recap of the interviews and biggest stories with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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    • Thinking about making a career change? Skilled trade workers, like the team at ClearWater Plumbers, report high job satisfaction due to high earning potential, attractive benefits, advancement opportunities, and more. Consider how a career with ClearWater Plumbers could set you up for success — learn how to apply.*
     
     
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    🍽️ Dinner with a view
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    Dine out on the patio at HG Supply Co. at WestBend. | Photo by WestBend
    Who wants to soak up today’s slightly cooler weather with dinner on a waterfront patio? Peruse our list of the best waterside restaurants in Fort Worth + make a reservation.

    Quince | The restaurant features indoor and outdoor seating with a large patio by the river. Stop by at sunset for views of the city and a wide range of menu items like salad, sushi, and burgers.

    HG Supply Co. | Grab a seat indoors in the AC or outside on the patio next to the Trinity River. The restaurant offers tacos, salads, sandwiches, and specialty drinks.

    The Lakehouse | The restaurant offers a laid-back atmosphere where friends and family can hang out and enjoy American-style food, cold drinks, and stunning waterfront views.

    Augie’s Sunset Cafe and Marina | Grab a seat on a colorful bench on the dock or inside to enjoy daily specials like happy hour Monday-Friday, 2-7 p.m.
     
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    Does anyone have an extra $6.5 million that I can borrow? I’ve got my eye on this 12-bedroom estate on the banks of Possum Kingdom Lake. If you loan me the money, I’ll invite you over for a weekend of swimming in the pool, riding horses on the trails, and a private tennis tournament.

    Don’t worry, I won’t crowd you — you’ll have your own space in the seven-bedroom guest house.
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