“Portals,” “Kiss the Cow,” and “Hoppin’” are just three of the hundreds of colorful murals that grace the walls around Cowtown. | Photos by FTWtoday
We all know that Fort Worth has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about the Modern Art Museum or the Kimbell Art Museum. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Funkytown itself.
Fort Worth is home to hundreds of meaningful murals and outdoor art exhibits. Today, we’re sharing where to find 30 pieces that really paint a picture of our city.
“Portals,” 2100 Montgomery St. | By Douglas Hoekzema Located on the side of the Fort Works Art building, the rainbow mural invites visitors to be transported into the art-filled interior.
“Kiss the Cow,” 3605 El Campo Ave. | By Calee Wilson The colorful cow on the side of the Clarity Homes office charges viewers to “Be Bold.”
“Hoppin’,” 2616 Weisenberger St. | By Dylan Kennedy The two-story jackalope strumming a guitar adorns the side of the self-serve bar in the Foundry District. City Guides are presented by Walsh.
Paper Quilling Holiday Cards | 5-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - East Regional Library | Free | Adults are invited to learn the Italian art of spiraled paper and create handmade cards.
Music Bingo | Thursday, Dec. 5, Thursday, Dec. 12 | 7-9 p.m. | Chicken N Pickle, Grand Prairie | Free | Test your musical knowledge while sipping a festive drink during the holiday pop-up.
Bookish: “The Lacuna” | Thursday, Dec. 5-Sunday, Dec. 8 | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Register in advance for a book club discussing Barbara Kingsolver’s story of a man pulled between Mexico City and Pearl Harbor.
Friday, Dec. 6
Holiday Gift Market | Friday, Dec. 6-Saturday, Dec. 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza | Cost of purchase | Shop local vendors and artisans under the glow of the 82-ft Norway Spruce.
“Elf” | 7 p.m. | Burnett Park | Free | Swim through the sea of swirly-twirly gum drops during this family-friendly movie night.
Sammy Kershaw | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s | $33+ | The “She Don’t Know She’s Beautiful” crooner will take the stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Saturday, Dec. 7
Big 12 Football Championship | 11 a.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $57+ | Catch the Iowa State Cyclones and the Arizona State Sun Devils on the gridiron.
“Bone Soup: A Kwanzaa Story” | Saturday, Dec. 7-Sunday, Dec. 8 | 2-5:30 p.m. | Jean McClung Middle School | $5+ | Kids Acting With Purpose presents a a youth stage play that shares the principles of Kwanzaa.
Alabama | 7 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $25+ | There had better be a fiddle in the band during the “Roll On II North America Tour” with special guest David Lee Murphy.
Check out holiday-themed floats and an appearance from Santa at the parade. | Photo via Visit Conroe
Weekend getaway, anyone?
Kick off the holiday festivities with a trip to Conroe (~three hours away) for the Toby Powell Conroe Christmas Celebration on Saturday, Dec. 14 at Heritage Park from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
TCU athletics director Jeremiah Donati is reportedly trading purple for University of South Carolina garnet. College football insiders report that Donati is finalizing a deal with the Gamecocks, after seven years and eight national championships across multiple sports with the Horned Frogs. You’re getting a good one, COLAtoday.
Civic
City Council interviewed five candidates for the city manager position earlier this week during a closed executive session. The candidates were selected out of 154 applicants vying for the position when David Cooke retires in February. (Fort Worth Report)
Travel
DFW Airport will add nonstop service to Taipei, Taiwan at the end of 2025. The new 16-hour service on EVA Air will run five times per week. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
The city’s 12 new street sweepers now have names after the conclusion of the “Name the Sweeper Contest,” which had 1,300 community submissions. Keep an eye out for Obi-Wan Cleanobi, Sweepasaurus Rex, Lightning McClean, Sweep Caroline — and City Editor Kate’s personal favorite, Bob.
Eat
Enchiladas Olé is moving its flagship location again, relocating to downtown from Forest Park Boulevard. While we wait for the announcement of the official address, stop by the Camp Bowie location for complimentary margaritas. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Trending
Dallas Cowboys kicker Brandon Aubrey is teeing up a new title: author. The All-Pro is set to release a children’s book titled “One Dream in Front of the Other” in May about his transition from soccer to football. WFAA digital journalist Paul Livengood tackled the story.
Pets
Want to welcome a new family member this holiday season? Stop by City Hall on Thursday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for Animal Care & Control’s Home for the PAW-lidays adoption event. Skip the adoption fees and bring home a new furry friend + a new pet essentials gift bag.
Listen
Between the Cowboys’ rocky season, the Mavericks’ NBA Cup run, the Stars’ injuries, and Rangers’ off-season trades, how could you possibly keep up with all of the North Texas sports news? With Locked On’s daily podcasts, of course.
Finance
If holiday shopping — on top of your outstanding debt — is weighing on you this season, find a credit card with a “0% intro APR” period for balance transfers. Here are hands down some of the best.*
The Buy
The Buy
Champagne bottle savers. They fit all standard bottle necks to keep your sparkling wine from going flat — the perfect hack for upcoming holiday events and New Year’s Eve parties.
$11.99. That’s how much an average domestic beer costs at DFW Airport, according to a new study from FinanceBuzz. DFW has the nation’s third highest cost to sip while you wait for your flight.
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