The Buy

• Silent Book Club | Tuesday, Oct. 8 | 4-9 p.m. | Hotel Dryce | Free | Kick back with a beverage and dive into your latest read with other bookworms.

• Knitting 101 | Wednesday, Oct. 9 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library, Grapevine | Free | Learn foundational techniques at this interactive beginner class.

• Christmas in Cowtown Gift Market | Thursday, Oct. 10-Sunday, Oct. 13 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Free | Start prepping for the holidays early by shopping for gifts at the annual Junior League market.
• Namaste & Sip | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 5:30-7 p.m. | Blackland Distillery | $25 | Enjoy a guided yoga session in the barrel room, then sip on a signature craft cocktail.
• The Kickback Comedy | Thursday, Oct. 10 | 8-9:45 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $20 | Laugh along to some of the funniest comedians in the DFW area at this showcase.

• Custom Cowboy Hat Design Workshop | Friday, Oct. 11 | 6-7 p.m. | Omni Fort Worth Hotel | $160 | Choose a hat style and color, then customize your hat with a variety of provided accessories.

• A street race will take place in Arlington in 2026 with the return of the IndyCar Grand Prix. The race will occur in March 2026 on a 2.73-mile circuit passing AT&T Stadium and Globe Life Field. Stay tuned for more details being announced later today. (WFAA)

• The Texas Tailgaters — a brand new team — will join the Savannah Bananas’ “Banana Ball World Tour” in 2025. The team will play two games in nearby Frisco + 31 additional games. Join the ticket lottery. (WFAA)

• FWTV Channel 190 is back on the air. The community television program has been on a months-long hiatus while undergoing maintenance — now, Channel 190 is broadcasting city news, community meetings, and educational programming in high-definition.

• California-based Tifa Chocolate and Gelato is now open in Euless at the Glade Parks shopping center + plans to open another location in Lewisville. The dessert shop serves up 24 flavors of gelato, boxed chocolates, and coffee drinks. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• Tomorrow is National Walk & Roll to School Day. Local students, guardians, and community members can take part in events happening across DFW — including a city event at Carter Park Elementary School.

• Joe T. Garcia’s keeps living up to its celeb hotspot name. The local restaurant recently hosted the “Yellowstone” cast as they celebrated wrapping the show’s final season. (WFAA)

• Yogi’s Deli & Grill is changing hands. Owner “Yogi” Florsheim sold the bakery and cafe to John Pritchett, the former owner of Wild Acre Brewing and Restaurant. Pritchett plans to keep Yogi’s around and eventually add milkshakes to the menu. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

• Grapevine’s Waffle Way is set to close on Saturday, Nov. 2 after 37 years in business. The restaurant known for its Belgian waffles cited the economy as a reason for closing in a notice — a Waffle Way representative said that it was closing due to “a variety of factors.” (CultureMap Fort Worth)

• Train dispatchers who work for the Fort Worth-based BNSF Railway are set to receive wage increases + additional benefits. The pay increase comes after BNSF and the American Train Dispatchers Association came to an agreement earlier this month. (Fort Worth Report)

• Has TCU football hit a new low? The local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs discuss the pressure on Sonny Dykes after the team’s recent loss against the University of Houston Cougars in Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

• If you’re planning any autumnal activities, consider waiting until next Friday. According to WFAA meteorologist Greg Fields, highs will be in the 70s late next week — perfect weather for a trip to the park.

• Save the date, Fort Worth: Willow Park North’s second annual Fall Fest returns to The Shops on Saturday, Oct. 26. Here’s what you can expect from this year’s celebration (think: a pumpkin patch, face painting, local food vendors, and more).*

• Credit cards that can help you get out of debt sound as wacky as pumpkin spice deodorant (yes, it’s real). But the concept is legit: Find a card with “0% intro APR” for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best offering no interest until 2026.*

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New lighting

Open

• Customer service hub | Development services, water bill pay, water applications, and central cashier for residents
• Mayor + Council | Mayor Mattie Parker and city council began working in the new space in January; City Council meetings are still taking place on Texas Street while the chamber is under construction
• Parking | Free parking is open and available now, with vertical garage expansions set to begin early 2024