Pack up: People are moving to Fort Worth from these US cities
Surrounded by wooded areas and walking trails, Rivercrest is home to many young couples, families, and those who live an active lifestyle (or just love to golf). | Photo by FTWtoday | Photo by FTWtoday
Welcome home, fellow Fort Worthians.
U-Haul has released its 2024 mid-year report on migration trends, tracking the origins of U-Haul trucks arriving in the 25 most populated cities in the US, including Fort Worth. Let’s take a look at who’s moved into our city from where — and if you’re new around here, we’ve got even more to share.
The moving trends
So, where are folks coming from? According to U-Haul, here are the top three metropolitan areas outside our state that people are moving to Cowtown from:
Oklahoma City, OK
Denver, CO
Phoenix, AZ
Welcome to Texas, friends. But that’s not all — our fellow Texans are also moving around quite a bit. Here are the top three cities within the Lone Star State that U-Haul customers are arriving to FTW from:
Now that you’re here, stay a while. If you’re a newcomer — or even a longtime local who loves staying in the loop — check out our City Guides sponsored by Walsh for everything there is to know about Fort Worth.
This batch could be especially helpful as you settle in to local life:
Fort Worth 101 | Everything you need to know about starting life in Cowtown — from registering your car to setting up your utilities.
Labor Day Classic Car Show | Monday, Sept. 2 | 9 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lowe’s Home Improvement, Bryant Irvin Road | $0-$25 | Say goodbye to summer with a festival featuring stunning vintage cars, barbecue, and drinks.
2024 Labor Fest | Monday, Sept. 2 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | The Shack at Panther Island Pavilion | Free | This festival will include live music, a beer garden, a kid-friendly zone with face painting, and food trucks — parking is $10.
Tuesday, Sept. 3
Ballroom Dancing for Adults | Tuesday, Sept. 3-Tuesday, Oct. 22 | 9-9:55 a.m. | 4All Studios at the Downtown YMCA | $175 | Learn the fundamentals of the waltz, foxtrot, tango, cha-cha, and rumba in this eight-week course.
Wednesday, Sept. 4
Texas Rangers | Wednesday, Sept. 4 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field | $9-$130 | Enjoy dollar hot dogs as you cheer on the Rangers against the New York Yankees.
Thursday, Sept. 5
Bey Day Bash: Movie and Silent Disco | Thursday, Sept. 5 | 7:30-10:45 p.m. | Rooftop Cinema Club | $30-$40 | Celebrate Beyoncé’s birthday with a screening of “Carmen: A Hip Hopera” + a silent disco.
Friday, Sept. 6
Fort Worth Fall Home & Garden Show | Friday, Sept. 6-Sunday, Sept. 8 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Free | Browse home and garden products, bring your children to the kids zone, and learn from master gardener seminars.
Join The Y early in September, and enjoy extra savings on budget-friendly membership options. | Photo provide by YMCA of Fort Worth
We can’t think of a better way to kick start our health goals than with a sweet deal.
This month, the YMCA of Fort Worth is offering new members a “Pay the Day” deal — the day you join is the amount you pay to begin your membership (think: $5 on the fifth, $21 on the 21st, and so on).
Y memberships provide access to a welcoming environment, various programs, classes, health professionals (like personal trainers and dietitians), and more.
Southlake 21-year-old sprinter Korban Best is taking home silver in the T47 100 meter dash at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Best will go on to compete in the 4x100 relay this Friday, Sept. 6.
Travel
Construction recently began on DFW Airport’s $3 billion Terminal C renovation. The renovations include opening up the concourse to add more light and space for travelers, with plans to complete construction by the end of 2029. (WFAA)
Real Estate
It’s Mansion Monday — today we’re exploring Yolanda Hadid’s horseshoe-shaped Fort Worth dwelling. The single-story home was designed by Hadid with the help of Texas-based contractor S&B Construction + features river views, a secondary closet for a vintage cowboy hat collection, and plenty of Western touches. See inside. (Architectural Digest)
Theater
Circle Theatre will announce its 44th season — its “largest season ever” — at the upcoming “IGNITE: A Night of Revelry” annual fundraiser. Tickets for the Thursday, Nov. 12 fundraiser are on sale now.
Arts
A retrospective for the late TCU professor and art historian Fran Colpitt is currently on display at TCU’s Fort Worth Contemporary Arts gallery. “Do you really believe that?” features works by 25 artists and will be up through Saturday, Nov. 16. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Film
WFAA reporter Matt Howerton caught up with “You Gotta Believe” stars Luke Wilson and Greg Kinnear at the film’s Fort Worth premiere. Read the story behind the film.
Listen
The Philadelphia Eagles bulked up their roster, but how will it affect the Dallas Cowboys? Catch up on what to expect this season in the NFC East with the local experts from Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
It’s almost fall — that chill you feel should be from the air, not your credit card bill. Experts recommend these four cards with 0% APR for up to 18 months (almost two years) on qualifying balance transfers.*
Home
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The Buy
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Happy Labor Day, Fort Worth. Don’t forget that most city offices and all library branches will be closed today. Don’t worry — you can still check out the newly opened west Fort Worth branch tomorrow.
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