09.14.2024

Today’s Forecast

97º | 10% chance of precipitation
Sunrise 7:12 a.m. | Sunset 7:35 p.m.
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Editor’s Note

Happy Saturday, Fort Worth. This weekend, we’re planning to ignore the weather and indulge in pumpkin, apple, and spiced treats around town. (If you see us buzzing after partaking in Ascension’s fall coffee flight, just keep walking.)

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Events

This Weekend

Orange Line Launch Party | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | $0 | Celebrate the new route between downtown and the Stockyards with live music, armadillo races, face painting, and cold beverages.
SuperMotocross World Championship Finals | Saturday, Sept. 14 | 1:30 p.m. | Texas Motor Speedway | $40+ | Watch daring riders race and jump around the dirt track — show up early for a FanFest with vendors and entertainment.
Hispanic Heritage Month Kick-Off | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Fort Worth Stockyards | $0+ | Kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with a celebration parade along East Exchange Avenue, live music, and vendors.
Dallas Cowboys | Sunday, Sept. 15 | 12 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $89+ | “America’s Team” faces off against the New Orleans Saints at Jerry World.

Plan Ahead

Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper | Wednesday, Sept. 18 | 6 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $39.50+ | Rock out with these tenured musicians during the “Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour.”
Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s “Four Seasons” | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $66 | Experience live classical music under the gentle glow of candlelight.
Celebrity Chef Dinner & Fundraiser | Friday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant | $150+ | Enjoy a southern-style, multi-course meal by Arlington’s Chef Maurice Ahern of Grounds and Gold Coffee Co. + Chef Mouhssine “Moose” Benhamach.
“Avatar: The Last Airbender” | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $40+ | Watch highlights from all three seasons of the TV show while a live orchestra brings its musical score to life.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Pax & Beneficia is adding a new Waterside location near the Clearfork Trinity Trail. Check out a behind-the-scenes video of the new coffee shop’s construction + sip around these other local shops while you await the opening.

Development

A panel of national experts will head to Fort Worth to study potential impacts of the Panther Island Project on surrounding neighborhoods. The panel will present its findings to the public on Friday, Sept. 20 at Rose Marine Theater.

Open

Hokkaido Ramen & Sushi is now open in the former Pei Wei location at City View Towne Crossing shopping center. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurant and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

Sports

In case you missed it, quarterback Dak Prescott signed a $240 million contract extension with the Dallas Cowboys, just hours before the season opener against the Cleveland Browns. The four-year contract makes Prescott the highest paid player in NFL history.

Traffic

Heading into Dallas soon? You might wanna slow down. WFAA anchor Kara Sewell shared that Dallas is dropping the speed limit from 70 to 65 mph for a portion of US 75/North Central.

Listen

Tonight, the TCU Horned Frogs will take on the UCF Knights at home. Will our passing attack or UCF’s rushing attack have the advantage? Listen to insights and predictions with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

City Guide

🍴Take it outside

50 of the best patios for outdoor dining in Fort Worth

Bring your dog and grab a seat on the patio for cold drinks, live music, and delicious food. | Photo by @birdiessocialclub

Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

Whether it be for live music, views, aesthetics and decor, cocktails, or just enjoying the nice weather, there’s a patio for every occasion.

By the water

Woodshed Smokehouse, 3201 Riverfront Dr.
The Tim Love concept is an ode to smoked meats and wood-fired cooking overlooking the bank of the Trinity River. Grab a seat inside or on the spacious patio by the water and adjacent trail.

Augie’s Sunset Cafe and Marina, 6172 Park Rd.
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.

Casual dining

Rusty Nickel IceHouse, 2836 Stanley Ave.
The open-air style beer garden offers two bars, a full arcade, live music + more.

Birdie’s Social Club, 2736 W. 6th St.
The place to be for game day — swing by this dog-friendly hangout spot for food trucks, photo-worthy backdrops, and cold drinks.

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