Lifestyle

• @fortworthwoman | This wife and mother based in Cowtown seeks to share things that “make our city the amazing place it is — not just the shiniest pieces.”
• @wherebebe | Brittany P. finds and unveils gems across the metroplex that you may not discover otherwise, from spots with delicious catfish to local tiki bars.
• @fwfoodie | Looking for bars and restaurants? Check out Fort Worth Foodie’s page for recommendations, events, and restaurant news.
• @thatschappy | Meet Chappy, a local french bulldog who has lived in Cowtown his whole life.

Photography

• @lantzscape_photos | Sky and landscape photographer Matt Lantz drops stunning images from the Fort Worth area and Parker County.
• @katebranning | Kate’s beautifully colored images of Fort Worth (and beyond) are sure to brighten your feed.
• @worth_the_grain | Check out this DFW photographer’s amazing shots that make us proud to call Cowtown home.

Homes + history

• @fortworthyhistory | Whether you’re a bona fide history buff or just love old photos of the city, we think you’ll find this account worthy of a follow.
• @fortworthfocused | If you’re in the market for a new house (or just a passionate Zillow scroller), check out this real estate account that shares local homes.
• @fortwortharchitecture | Love historic buildings, unique design elements, and beautiful architecture? Follow John T. Roberts for local architectural history + development news.

• Lunchtime Music Series | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 12-1 p.m. | Fort Worth | Free | Spend your lunch break listening to tunes by the Mountain Natives.
• Texas Rangers | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $9+ | Cheer on the Rangers as they face the Toronto Blue Jays + enjoy dollar hot dog night.

• A Drunken Night (A Comedy Show) | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 8-9:45 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $15 | Watch comedians do a set completely sober before you pick their drinks, and then they do an improv set not-so-sober.

• “Cinderella” Ballet | Friday, Sept. 20-Sunday, Sept. 22 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $25+ | Watch the classic fairytale transform into a ballet set to a classical score by Sergey Prokofiev.

• Sundance Square Car & Culture Show | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-8 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza | Free | This family-friendly event will showcase over 100 lowriders, motorcycles, and bicycles + feature live music, folklorico and mariachi performances, and food.
• “Avatar: The Last Airbender” In Concert | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $69.95+ | Watch highlights from all three seasons of the TV show while a live orchestra brings its musical score to life.

• In a recent public test on Tarrant County voting machines, participants tried their best to rig a mock election using different machines, testing ways local polling stations are conducted to ensure election integrity. Read what participants thought. (Fort Worth-Star Telegram)

• Westland Restaurant Group + Magdalena’s Catering & Events are partnering up. Moving forward, Magdalena’s will oversee catering and events for all Westland Restaurant Group concepts (including JD’s Hamburgers and West Side Cafe) under the name Westland Catering Co. (Fort Worth Magazine)

• Trinity Metro’s board of directors approved a $163.7 million operating budget for the 2025 fiscal year — about $15.8 million more than 2024’s budget. The transit agency expects to receive over $180 million in revenue, primarily from sales tax allocations + operating grants. (Fort Worth Report)

• The Shops at Clearfork announced that West Fork Garden Market will be popping up through the end of Decemeber next to Rise Noº3. The market sells tabletop essentials, gifts, holiday decorations, and party supplies.

• You know your bungalows. In our recent architectural style quiz, 94.7% of respondents correctly guessed that the Lanius House is a bungalow. Participants also did well guessing that Westbrook Estate is Tudor Revival, but we stumped several guessers with the remaining two. Read up on Victorian homes.

• 5.24%. That’s how much of an increase in enrollment Tarrant County College has seen since 2023. Currently, 47,351 students are enrolled across the college system’s six campuses + enrollment is expected to grow during the fall 2024 semester.

• The Horned Frogs will take on rival SMU this weekend at Gerald J. Ford Stadium in Dallas. Will they bounce back for the game? Get the scoop from the local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• Ahead of North Texas Giving Day (more on that below), WFAA Anchor Kara Sewell shared a Q+A with Phillip Dobbins, a former client and the current secretary of nonprofit Ability Connection.

• Fort Worth-based American Airlines announced that it is cutting more flights from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Services to to Nashville, TN; Raleigh/Durham, NC; and Boston, MA will be cut in November. Service to Orange County, CA will be cut in January. (The Dallas Morning News)

• What do live music, yummy bites, and delicious sips have in common? You can find them all at Fat Daddy’s in Mansfield. Explore the full lineup of upcoming events — and plan your visit to this lively establishment.*

• It’s never too early to start planning how you want to spend your golden years. Share certificates are a stable and secure investment option for retirement planning. Here’s how to capitalize on this strategy long before you even think about retiring.*

• Picture natural sound all around you — from bustling cafes to quiet parks. With advanced directional microphones, these tiny hearing devices focus on what you want to hear, and soften what you don’t. Hear what all the fuss is about.*

How to participate

Panther City participants

• The Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Tarrant County
• Academy 4
• Fort Worth Opera
• Fort Worth Audubon Society, Inc.
• YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth