Have you ever looked at a local spot and thought, “This place deserves to be commemorated?” Our city is full of legendary locations — many of which are indicated by historical markers. Historical markers reveal significant places, streets, neighborhoods, buildings, businesses, and cultural events from the past or present. Think: Thistle Hill + the Texas & Pacific Railway Station.
But not all significant areas get the attention they deserve. What about Joe T. Garcia’s, where all the celebrities come to dine? Or the Sundance Courtyard, a place known by locals and often passed by tourists. We want to put these places on the map — literally.
Rules + details
Submit your historic place for a chance to be featured nationwide on our historical marker map. Our favorite submissions will then be featured in our newsletter, where we’ll put it to a vote. Who knows? Maybe it will receive an official historical marker.
Submissions are open through 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3.
Finalists will be selected by our team and announced in our newsletter. These finalists will then go head-to-head in a vote for our readers’ favorite. The winner will be announced later in December. No promises that it will get an actual historical marker, but it will be one in our hearts.
“Next To Normal” (The Award-Winning Rock Musical) | Friday, Nov. 15-Sunday, Nov. 17 | Times vary | Thad Smotherman Theatre | $10+ | Take in this rock musical about a suburban family navigating mental illness.
Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson | 8 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $56+ | The Youtuber will face off in the ring against “the baddest man on the planet” in this exhibition match livestreamed on Netflix.
Saturday, Nov. 16
Saturday Morning Baking: The Flavors of Fall | 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $85 | Bake cookies, shape scones, create mini-loaves of quick bread, and whip up a batch of apple muffins.
Shop Till You Adopt | 12-4 p.m. | Hulen Mall | Free | Adoption fees will be waived at this event featuring vaccinated, spayed or neutered, and microchipped dogs.
Old Town Picture Show | 7-9 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town, Burleson | Free | Bring your blanket or a lawn chair + settle in for an outdoor screening of “Wonka.”
Sunday, Nov. 17
Fort Worth Friendsgiving Ride | 9-10:30 a.m. | Trek Bicycle Fort Worth South | Free | Head out on a 20-mile group ride followed by coffee and donuts.
Gobble Gobble Goat Yoga | 10-11 a.m. | Martin House Brewing Company | $20+ | BYO mat to stretch and breathe while goats graze and jump around you.
City Council approved the rezoning of 56.9 acres as part of a $2 billion mixed-use development called River Central. The project near DFW Airport is set to feature a hotel, office and retail space, a concert venue, housing, and ~50 acres of open space. (Dallas Business Journal)
Real Estate
Dallas developer Dart Interests purchased 4.6 acres in downtown just west of Sundance Square and north of First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth. While Dart Interests said it plans to develop the sites to support “a vibrant urban center,” the company has not yet released any details. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
Yesterday, the Mavericks unveiled their 2024-25 City Edition jerseys, with a greyscale design that nods to the city’s blues history. Make sure you’re staying up-to-date on the biggest Mavs stories from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Trending
Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb recently partnered with the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Dallas + Tom Thumb to surprise a local family with a pre-Thanksgiving shopping spree. Get the full story from WFAA’s Brittani Moncrease.
Finance
High interest rates are a major concern, and paying down debt is a top priority for many Americans. If we told you there was a trending card that now has 0% intro APR on balance transfers into 2026, would you believe us? You should.*
Wellness
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Hoping to lend a hand this Thanksgiving? Check out these upcoming volunteer events + the click the button below for 45+ winter happenings.
Thanksgiving Mobile Distribution, AT&T Stadium On Thursday, Nov. 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., join this Mega Mobile Market event hosted by the Tarrant Area Food Bank to help distribute food.
Turkey Tailgate 2024, The Library Bar Fort Worth Prep food items and make preparations for meals that will be served on Thanksgiving on any day from Monday, Nov. 25 through Wednesday, Nov. 27.
Operation Turkey 2024, The Library Bar Fort Worth On Thursday, Nov. 28, volunteer to set up, cook, decorate, plate, package, drive, or clean from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at this event that prepares and delivers Thanksgiving meals to those in need.
The best early Black Friday deals added this week to Nordstrom. We’re seeing: athletic leggings, SKIMS bodysuits, ballet flats, cashmere gloves, and kitten heels.
Is anyone else (gulp) already getting in the holiday spirit? 🫣
My husband and I close on our first home early next month, so I’m using it as an excuse to bring out the apartment decorations now. Check out these Cowtown-inspired ornaments to add to your own collection.
53% responded that they have, while 30% said that they will now that there are some in Texas. The remaining respondents prefer to eat what they know.
As for which restaurants? Several readers have dined at Michelin Star eateries out of the country, but spots like New York City’s Le Bernadin, Tampa’s Koya, and Napa Valley’s The French Laundry were also mentioned.
