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⚾️ There’s no crying in baseball
The sprinklers haven’t been turned on in a long while. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
The stadium lights are off for good at the former Fort Worth Cats ballpark. Earlier this week, the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD) contracted Dallas-based Lloyd D. Nabors Demolition to tear down the now-defunct LaGrave Field in mid-November.
The first LaGrave Field opened in 1926 + held exhibition games featuring baseball legends Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Jackie Robinson. It was torn down and rebuilt in 1950 after a fire and demolished a second time in 1967 when the club closed.
The current ballpark was reconstructed in 2002 when the Fort Worth Cats were revived, but it was only open for 15 years. After multiple attempts to revive the team and salvage the facility, the stadium faces the wrecking ball once again — this time as part of a $328,000 project that will repurpose the concrete waste for an erosion control project on Handley-Edderville Road.
Don’t miss your chance to memorialize the ballpark before it’s gone. | Photo by Nicolas Henderson/Flickr
Shag a piece of history
Before demolition, the water district plans to auction off stadium memorabilia — like bleacher seats, signs, and handrails — to the public in the next couple of weeks.
Stay tuned for an announcement about the exact auction date and how to get involved.
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Friday night game with your old man, Little League team outing, cheering on the Cats — reminisce with us of baseball games gone by.
Solve-a-Mystery Game Time | Thursday, Oct. 17 | 12-1:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Northwest | Free | Don your detective hat to review suspect statements, analyze forensic results, and hunt for clues to crack the case.
Friday, Oct. 18
Rachel Williams: Live In Fort Worth | Friday, Oct. 18-Saturday, Oct. 19 | Times vary | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $20 | The Long Island comic is bringing her stand-up routine to Cowtown.
Saturday, Oct. 19
LifeGift 2nd Chance Run | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 7-10 a.m. | Livestock Exchange Lawn | $40+ | Run or walk a one-mile or 5K race to support the 10,000+ Texans waiting for life-saving organ, eye, and tissue transplants.
2024 Dallas All Pro Dad Experience | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 9-11:30 a.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $35 | Join the waitlist for the chance to step out onto AT&T Stadium and connect with your kids.
“Cinderella” | Saturday, Oct. 19-Sunday, Oct. 20 | Times vary | Casa Manana | $19+ | Settle in for a lively Rogers and Hammerstein youth adaptation of this classic story.
Sunday, Oct. 20
“Gold Over America Tour” | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 6 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $71+ | Grab last minute tickets to see Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Jade Carey, and other Olympic gymnasts perform high-flying stunts.
Pioneer Parkway’s Campo Verde is decorated for Christmas. The 44-year-old Tex-Mex restaurant made headlines yet again for its electric train and hundreds of thousands of twinkling holiday lights. Dine in style with Grinchmas, Candyland, Ice Palace, and Peppermint Village-themed rooms. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
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TCU’s Anne Burnett Marion School of Medicine and UTA are teaming up to offer a new joint MD and PhD program in biomedical engineering. Set to launch in July 2025, the program will cover bioinstrumentation, biomaterials and tissue engineering, biomechanics, medical imaging, and nanotechnology. (Fort Worth Report)
Health
Speaking of bioengineering — researchers at UNT Health Science Center are pioneering 3D bioprinting technology to treat keratoconus, an eye condition that can cause serious vision problems. Doctors Dimitrios Karamichos and Jayoung Kim are working to expand treatment options for patients with progressive vision disorders.
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$70 million. That’s how much aviation service provider Embraer is investing in new facilities at Alliance Airport. Utilizing tax incentives from the city, the expansion will increase maintenance, repair, and overhaul for E-Jets by the second quarter of 2025 + will construct a new hanger by 2027, creating 250 new jobs.
Drink
The owners of The Pantry on Magnolia have revamped the neighboring Grandma’s Bar. The 1,700-sqft renovated watering hole now features a stage, custom red-lettered signage, and paintings of the “Golden Girls.” (Fort Worth Magazine)
Civic
Did you know that Fort Worth has garage sale rules? While residents don’t need a permit to host a garage sale, only two are allowed per year, and each sale can last no more than three days. View all of the rules.
Weather
After yesterday’s cold front, some people aren’t happy about the cooler temperatures. WFAA meteorologist Kyle Roberts poked a little fun at people complaining about being cold.
Sports
The Dallas Stars are the first 4-0 team in the NHL this season after winning 3-2 in a shootout against the San Jose Sharks on Tuesday. Get a recap of Johnston, Robertson, and Duchene’s game-winning shots and a look at what’s coming up with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
The phrase “time is money” comes to life when considering compound interest, a wealth-building strategy. At first results can appear minimal, but when coupled with time, it can have a tremendous impact. See how you implement this strategy in your own wealth-building journey with help from United Texas Credit Union.*
Real Estate
Whether you’re in the market for a new home, a second home, or an investment property, LEAGUE Real Estate’s current listings lineup has something for everyone.Bookmark this page.*
Job
We’re looking for a Sales Executive to identify and secure new advertising partnerships and grow existing client relationships for both our DALtoday and FTWtoday teams. Apply to join.
The Buy
The Buy
This Tommy Hilfiger men’s faux leather jacket — it’s a warm layering option perfect for date nights + evening get togethers during the changing seasons.
Trilogy Studios opened Texas’ largest cinematic volume stage earlier this week. The 157-ft by 23-ft state-of-the-art LED sound stage is designed to “elevate the art of film and commercial production.” The Alliance facility also features two other volume stages for moving vehicle footage and commercial production.
