Don’t miss your chance to memorialize the ballpark before it’s gone. | Photo by Nicolas Henderson/Flickr
City Editor Kate, here — my dad used to take me to games at LaGrave Field. We would sit behind first base, dance to the walk up music, and eat as many cheap hot dogs as we could. Keep reading to reminisce with our readers about their favorite memories of the ballpark before its demolition in mid-November.
“The first week I moved to Fort Worth, I made sure to attend a game. I plopped myself in the right field bleachers. A Cats player hit a homerun in the second inning, and I got the ball and gave it to the young family nearby. The Cats won, and I got great photos of downtown from the ballpark’s view.” — Vince V.
“Seeing the Cats win a championship with my late dad.” — Barbara B.
Readers Anita B., Steven L., and John R. reminisced about Fourth of July games, company picnics and outings, and cheers-ing on Thirsty Thursdays, while reader Cole B. recalled snagging foul balls when he was a kid.
Gary W. took his son to the All-Star Game that was held at LaGrave Field. They sent a baseball to each of the dugouts for all of the players to sign.
Joe W., whose dad previously co-owned the team, used to run around the facility interacting with the players. “It was like living a dream,” he said.
Shag a piece of history
Before demolition, the Tarrant Regional Water District district will auction off stadium memorabilia to the public until Tuesday, Nov. 5 at 9 a.m. Over the next two weeks, bid online for:
15 handrails with Cats logos | Starting at $25 each
219 rows of stadium seats | 2-5 seats starting at $5, 20+ seats starting at $55
A set of 1,210 pavers from in and around the ballpark | Starting at $25
Paranormal Texas with Tui Snider | Wednesday, Oct. 23 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Benbrook Public Library, Benbrook | Free | The local author will delve into the chilling history of Lone Star State legends.
Thursday, Oct. 24
Tour and Tasting | Thursday, Oct. 24 | 6-7 p.m. | Blackland Distillery | $36 | Kick the weekend off early with a tasting flight of Texas spirits at the state-of-the-art distillery.
Friday, Oct. 25
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra | Friday, Oct. 25-Sunday, Oct. 27 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $26+ | Dr. Jane Glover will conduct Mozart’s 31st symphony “Paris,” and pianist Angela Hewitt will perform the composer’s Piano Concerto No. 25.
Saturday, Oct. 26
Conan Gray: “Found Heaven On Tour” | Saturday, Oct. 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $25.50+ | The Gen Z artist known for “Heather” and “Maniac” will take the stage with special guest Maisie Peters.
Sunday, Oct. 27
Día de los Muertos | Sunday, Oct. 27 | 12-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | Free | Enjoy free garden admission to see Catrinas, ballet folklorico performances, and the marigold carpet in celebration of the Day of the Dead.
Mark your calendar for March 1, 2025 — the new Peppa Pig Theme Park is set to open in North Richland Hills just in time for spring break. Early access tickets for the family-friendly destination will go on sale on Thursday, Nov. 7.
Jobs
Aviation company AVX Aircraft Co. is set to establish its new headquarters at Alliance Airport. Specializing in advanced vertical lift technology and unmanned aircraft, AVX will bring 40 engineers to Alliance + plans to double its workforce within the next year. Check out job openings for engineers, software developers, and managers. (Dallas Business Journal)
Cause
The Fort Worth Fire Department is collecting and distributing critical supplies to aid hurricane relief efforts in Yancey County, North Carolina. Drop off cold-weather gear, indoor heaters, camping gear, and more at any of the 45 stations.
Eat
Who’s hungry for some Nopalitos Fritos? The crispy deep fried cactus pads mixed with bacon on corn tortillas at Don Artemio have made Texas Monthly’s list of “50 Best Tacos in Texas.” Stop by the Northern Mexican-style restaurant for a newsworthy serving.
Civic
Fort Worth City Council recently approved $14 million in additional funding to replace three fire stations. Fire Station 16, Fire Station 26, and Fire Station 37 will receive the funding due to cost increases in construction.
Shop
Studio 74 Vintage earned a spot on Vogue’s list of “Best Vintage Stores” around the world. Stop by the Curzon Avenue store for western styles and fringe galore — or shop your way through our list of 20+ vintage stores, flea markets, and thrift shops.
Sports
The Dallas Mavericks tip off their NBA season tomorrow against the San Antonio Spurs at American Airlines Center. If you can’t make it over to Dallas, there’s an all-new way to watch, listen to, and stream the Mavs games locally. WFAA morning anchor Mark Istook shared more about MavsTV.
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Speaking of the Mavs — the franchise signed an $18 million deal with point guard Jaden Hardy, extending his contract for three more years. Get the lowdown on Hardy’s new deal, Quentin Grimes’ potential, and Luka’s leadership — all from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
They say you can’t have it all — but in this community, you can. We recently visited Willow Park North, just 15 minutes from Cowtown in Parker County, to check out the live-work-play lifestyle (think: shopping, dining, and entertainment options). Here’s a sneak peek.*
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Just 336 days until we’ll be snacking on Fletcher’s Corny Dogs again at the State Fair of Texas 2025. | Photo by FTWtoday
Congratulations to the 82% of people who bet “over” in our Over-Under poll a few weeks ago. Approximately 550,000 Fletcher’s Original Corny Dogs were sold in 24 days — 32,000 more corny dogs than in 2023. Your prize is getting to read about these other Big Tex-sized numbers:
Admission | 2.4 million fairgoers attended the fair.
Community | 180,000+ canned food items were donated to the North Texas Food Bank.
Education | $1.3 million in new college scholarships were awarded to Texas students.
Entertainment | 100,000+ rides were taken on the Texas Star Ferris Wheel.
Food | 1,800 gallons of mustard and 850 gallons of ketchup were consumed with the corny dogs.
Agriculture | The Grand Champion Market Steer sold for $180,000, breaking the Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction record.
The only thing we love more than a trendy find is a timeless one. Check out these five fall and winter fashion must-haves you’ll be wearing for years to come:
My family loves Tokyo Cafe off Camp Bowie Boulevard. We always end up over-ordering because we want to try all of the different specialty rolls. The Japanese restaurant is closing temporarily from Sunday, Oct. 27 to Tuesday, Nov. 5 for renovations.
Stop by this week for a Tejas Roll (a delicious rolled entree with yellowtail, fried jalepeno, avocado, cucumber, and scallions) and a serving of Tokyokonomiyaki (a savory noodle pancake topped with teriyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, and green onions).
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Do you think of Texas as a financial hub?
Earlier this week, we shared a breakdown of the upcoming Texas Stock Exchange — aka Y’all Street — and asked our readers if they thought of the Lone Star State as a center for finance. Here’s what you said:
