Goldee’s Barbecue was also ranked the No. 1 barbecue in Texas by Texas Monthly. | Photo by @goldeesbbq
The Lone Star State just earned a few more stars — 15 to be exact. Michelin and Travel Texas teamed up to launch the first Michelin Guide Texas, and the inaugural stars were awarded last night in Houston.
TCU Mens Basketball | 7 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena | $17+ | The Horned Frogs will tip off against the Texas State Bobcats.
Cliburn Sessions | 8-9:30 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall | $45+ | Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winner Caroline Shaw and singer-songwriter Gabriel Kahane team up for a new composition inspired by Jorge Luis Borges’ 1939 short story “The Library of Babel.”
Wednesday, Nov. 13
Modern Plant Stand | 2-5 p.m. | Rockler Woodworking and Hardware, Arlington | $125 | Grab last-minute tickets + put your woodworking skills to use by crafting something for your home — or a great holiday gift.
Creed | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $50+ | Watch the “One Last Breath” artists on their “Are you Ready?” tour with special guests 3 Doors Down and Mammoth VFH.
Thursday, Nov. 14
Gobble Gobble Sugar Cookie Decorating Class | 6-8 p.m. | McKnight Title | $50 | Wow your friends and family with the Thanksgiving-themed cookies you learned to make in this class.
Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $63 | The Listeso String Quartet will play favorites like “Hear Comes the Sun” and “Hey Jude” under the glow of candlelight.
Friday, Nov. 15
Ray Wylie Hubbard | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $18+ | The “Conversation with the Devil” artist will take the stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $56+ | The Youtuber will face off in the ring against “the baddest man on the planet.”
Friday. Nov. 29
Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Home for the Holidays | Friday, Nov. 29-Saturday, Nov. 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $38.50+ | Bring the whole family to Bass Hall for a spectacular program of Christmas carols and seasonal tunes — grab tickets.*
Fort Worth Bike Sharing is getting a new system. Station shutdowns will start Thursday, Nov. 14, and the current system will be completely offline starting Tuesday, Nov. 26. Check out other ways to get around town without gas + stay tuned for more updates.
Number
$3 million. That’s how much a winning Mega Millions ticket was worth. The grand prize ticket was sold at El Rio Grande Latin Market in south Fort Worth over the weekend. The jackpot is currently valued at $361 million. (WFAA)
Ranked
No. 1. Texas’ most expensive home listing in October was in Southlake. The $13 million mansion features a private pond with a lighted fountain, bowling alley, tiered media room, indoor sports courts, and a 10-car garage. Take a tour of the 6-BD, 9-BA gated estate. (Houston Agent Magazine)
Civic
Take a free tour of the historic Tarrant County Courthouse before the Parade of Lights on on Sunday, Nov. 24. No need to sign up in advance, just head in the front door any time between 2:30 p.m. and 4:45 p.m. for a 30 to 45-minute tour of the 1895 landmark.
Plan Ahead
The lineup for the 2025 Ubbi Dubbi Festival at Panther Island Pavilion has been released. Grab tickets to see Adventure Club, Sunday Scaries, Ahee, Yosuf, and more on Saturday, April 26 + Sunday, April 27.
Trending
After online chatter took place about the need for curtains in AT&T Stadium, WFAA morning anchor Marc Istook took to the internet to share his shading solution to protect Cowboys players inside Jerry World. Diggin’ the color combo, Marc.
Sports
Speaking of “America’s Team” — vote for Amanda Foster, the Cowboys’ nominee for the NFL Fan of the Year contest. Foster attended a Cowboys playoff game back in the team’s 1995 Super Bowl run and has been a fan ever since. She manages the #DC4L Facebook fan site with 150,000+ members and the #DC4L podcast.
Shop
Need new furniture? Outfit your home from a final sale at American Freight. The chain is closing all 328 locations — including two in Tarrant County and five others in DFW — after filing for bankruptcy. Shop online or in store for up to 30% off. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Edu
Dallas Baptist University will rename its business school after Don Carter, the founding owner of the Dallas Mavericks. Carter’s daughter and grandchildren donated $20 million to the university, the largest single gift in the school’s history. (WFAA)
Feel Good
Good dog, Bella. Is that something you’ve said recently? You’re not alone — Bella is the most popular name for dogs in Texas according to US News & World Report. Take Bella to one of these dog-friendly spots around Cowtown.
Listen
The Dallas Stars took to the ice last night against the Pittsburgh Penguins. Get the full game recap from Pennsylvania with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Pets
Furniture gets scratched, shoes get chewed, toys go missing. These are regular occurrences in life with pets. But a $10,000 emergency surgery? That’s a whole other ball game. Fetch Pet Insurance could help you offset some of these nightmare scenarios by providing comprehensive coverage and up to 90% reimbursement.*
The Buy
The Buy
A one-year Costco membership — because for a limited time, you can get a $45 Digital Costco Shop Card when you sign up. Snag the deal and get ready to load up your cart with Kirkland’s finest.
In honor of the US News & World Report’s list of most popular dog names, here’s a photo of my best gal, Lucy. Her name might be No. 8 on the list, but she’s No. 1 in my heart.
