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The unwritten rules of Fort Worth

Here are the unspoken tips to living in Fort Worth | Photo by @lantzscape_photos

Whether you’re a Cowtown native or a relative newcomer, there are just some things every Fort Worthian understands to be true.

We asked our readers to share Fort Worth’s unwritten rules, from common city knowledge to relatable trends and local lingo. You won’t find these rules in a handbook, but they are undoubtedly absorbed by the community — and if you’re not from Fort Worth, these might be a little difficult to explain.

The unspoken rules seemingly everyone knows

“Your ‘nice jeans’ are perfectly fitting attire for almost any nice restaurant.” — Sarah B.

“You can play by the Trinity River — maybe even float in it — but you don’t swim in it. You may grow a tail.” — Belia M.

Commuting and Parking

“Never pay for parking in the Stockyards. Sign up for the Stockyards Heritage Club to receive a monthly code for free parking.” — Valerie F.

“Take Trinity Metro to DFW Airport to save money on parking and tolls.” — James M.

“Wave in the rearview mirror if someone kindly lets you into their lane.” — Katherine O.

“Avoid I-35 at all costs during any high-traffic periods. Maybe add 287 to that list too.” — Sarah H.

“The easiest downtown parking spots to find are near Montessori at Sundance Square.” — Allison W.

Food + drink

“When locals go to the Stockyards, they are usually not along East Exchange Avenue.” — Edward C.

“The brewery scene has become very dense, but most people’s favorite brewery is the one closest to their house.” — Bryan W.

Sports

“If you’re going to live here, even if you came from another university, you need to own at least one purple piece of attire.” — Ben L.

“There are three certain things in life: death, taxes, and the Cowboys letting you down after a good regular season.” — Melissa M.

“TCU should be considered a baseball school, or really a rifle school, more than a football school.” — Richard T.

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Events

Tuesday, July 30

Music & Meditations | Tuesday, July 30 | 12-1 p.m. | St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, 917 Lamar St., Fort Worth | Free | Let your mind rest in the gentle ebb and flow of stillness and music during the open church hours.
The Jive Talk Poetry Slam & Open Mic | Tuesday, July 30 | 7:30-10 p.m. | The Dock Bookshop, 6637 Meadowbrook Dr., Fort Worth | $0-$20 | Can ya dig it — use 1970s slang to score points.
“Now We Have Been Here for a Long While” | Tuesday, July 30 | 8-10 p.m. | Arts Fifth Avenue, 1628 5th Ave., Fort Worth | $10 | Two brothers live in a shared apartment but are isolated from each other — cue the drama.

Wednesday, July 31

Art Tales: Over the Moon | Wednesday, July 31 | 10 a.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art, 3501 Camp Bowie Blvd., Fort Worth | Free | The final summer event will feature a performance by children’s group Narwhals and Waterfalls.

Thursday, August 1

Salmon Four Ways | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth, 4651 West Freeway, Fort Worth | $110 | Learn to make four salmon approaches including crispy-skin, poached, grilled, and roasted.
Zach Rushing | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Arlington Music Hall, 224 N. Center St., Arlington | $26-$79 | Come see the motivational comic in his “Take Back America” tour.
Kris Gordon | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 8 p.m.-12 a.m. | White Elephant Saloon, 106 E. Exchange Ave., Fort Worth | Free | Catch the crooner from Georgetown, TX performing ballads like “How You Lose A Woman.”
Frankie J | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas, 2520 Rodeo Plaza, Fort Worth | $32-$84 | The GRAMMY winner and former Kumbia Kings member heads to the Stockyards.

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News Notes

Olympics

Have you ever wondered what’s in the box that Olympians receive on the podium? WFAA has you covered, as the station does on all things Olympics. (WFAA)

Development

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs awarded over $8 million in housing tax credits to four Fort Worth properties: Hughes House III, Maren Grove, Georgian Oaks, and Delara Chase. The money will be used to finance the development or rehabilitation of a complex + lead to reduced rents. (Fort Worth Report)

Transit

The city is asking residents to complete the Moving A Million survey. Feedback will help shape the Master Transportation Plan and Vision Zero Safety Action Plan, designed to create the most efficient + safe public transportation options for all.

Fort Worthian

Fort Worth’s own Leon Bridges has teased a new song on his Instagram, which WFAA has indicated will be “about as Fort Worth as it gets.” (WFAA)

Edu

Following the trend of many school districts nationwide, Keller ISD will ban the use of phones during the school day in this academic year. In cases of emergency, students can ask staff to use their phones. (The Texan)

Ranked

Fort Worth came in No. 10 on ApartmentAdvisor’s list of most renter-friendly cities. Our friends in Raleigh, NC (hey RALtoday) topped the list. The scoring was based on vacancy rates, demand, new residential construction, and tenant protection laws.

Plan Ahead

Stockyards rooftop venue Atico is hosting a party on Thursday, Aug. 1 for National Girlfriend Day, with a menu featuring three courses and a glass of wine or Codigo Rose margarita for $80.

Sports

The Dallas Cowboys have lost defensive end Sam Williams for the season to injury. How does this impact their defensive front? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Biz

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Shop

Ditch the men’s dress pants — the Dealmaker Pant is the ultimate pant for work or play, with an impeccable fit and feel. Save 15% with code READ15.*

Civic

Change on the horizon

City Manager David Cooke announces retirement after 10 years

David Cooke became the City Manager in 2014. | Photo provided by the City of Fort Worth

Fort Worth’s City Manager David Cooke announced that he will be retiring from his position at the end of February 2025, ending the longest tenure of Cowtown’s city manager since the position was founded.

Following a nationwide job search, Cooke took up his position on June 30, 2014 + has surpassed the eight-year tenure of Robert Terrell, who served from July 1992 to January 2001.

What does a City Manager do?

The position was established in 1925 with O. E. Carr to implement mayoral and City Council policies + manage city staff. Currently, Cooke manages the $2.3 billion city government enterprise and oversees ~8,100 employees.

In the last 10 years, Cooke has helped:

Facilitate the move to Future City Hall
Reduce property tax rate by 20 cents
Create five new city departments
Integrated infratructure needs to accommodate ~20,000 new Fort Worth residents annually

Stay tuned for announcements from city leaders about next steps.

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The Wrap

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This Saturday, Aug. 3, Lost Oak Winery in Burleson is hosting its 17th Annual Harvest Fiesta and Grape Stomp. For $25, you can stomp grapes every half-hour from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The entire free event runs from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. and also features the Hibachigo food truck, music from Aurora Bleu, and an “I Love Lucy” costume contest, you know, because of this scene.

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