The Northside restaurant is known for its signature margaritas and lush patio dining area. | Photos courtesy of @joetgarcias
The votes are in for the Fort Worth unofficial historical marker contest. Check out the finalists below, including the contest winner decided by your votes.
One of Fort Worth’s most famous restaurants was founded in 1935, but its history actually began in 1911 when Mamasuez Garcia immigrated from Mexico with her husband and the restaurant’s namesake Joe T.
Joe T. managed the business side, while Mamasuez worked tirelessly in the kitchen. Ever since its opening during the Great Depression, Joe T.’s has upheld its reputation for good food and company, welcoming A-list dinner guests over the years including Elvis Presley, George Strait + more.
The patio restaurant takes the cake with 36% of the votes.
Ultimate Bullfighters World Finals | Friday, Dec. 13-Saturday, Dec. 14 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $15+ | Get in on the adrenaline-packed action while the world’s best freestyle bullfighters compete to be crowned the champion.
Zakk Sabbath | 8 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $40 | The Black Sabbath cover band is bringing their “King of the Monstours” Tour to the newest Stockyards venue.
Saturday, Dec. 14
“Blippi” The Musical | 2 p.m. | Texas Hall, Arlington | $32.50+ | The educational toddlers show is hitting the stage with kid-friendly songs.
Yalda Night 2024 | 6-10 p.m. | UTA Central Library, Arlington | $15+ | Join the UTA Persian Academic and Cultural Society to celebrate the longest night of the year with Persian food and music + to remember the brightest days of spring.
Sunday, Dec. 15
December Dog Days | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $5+ | Enjoy a day among the flowers with your furry friend — all dogs must be on a leash.
Gregory Newman Jazz Quintet | 6-9 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza | Free | Get your groove on with the band that blends modern funk with jazz classics.
Monday, Dec. 16
TCU Mens Basketball | 7 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena | $6+ | The Horned Frogs will tip off against the South Alabama Jaguars.
The Big Laugh Open Mic | 7:30-9 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $2 | Test your holiday material out on other aspiring comics.
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325,709. That’s how many people rode Amtrak’s Texas Eagle route in 2024, up 10.6% from last year. The Texas Eagle stops here in Fort Worth and connects to cities like Austin and Chicago — learn more about how to take a ride.
Quick — what’s the weirdest thing in our state? Is it the miniature Prada store in Marfa? That’s pretty strange, but according to FiftyGrande’s list of the “50 Weirdest Roadside Attractions,” the Barney Smith’s Toilet Seat Art Museum in San Antonio is even stranger.
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McRib season is here — the seldom-available sandwich is temporarily back at McDonald’s. Availability + pricing vary by location, so we recommend checking with local stores or the McDonald’s app. Psst — the McRib Locator reported the sandwich has been spotted at the Cooper Street restaurant in Arlington.
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Experience the magic of the holidays in Cowtown. | Photo by @dkwann
Holiday season is in full swing, but it’s not too late to grab tickets to these festive performances.
“Twas the Night Before Christmas,” Casa Mañana Take in this holiday musical about a mother who takes her daughter on a magical treasure hunt through New York City, showing through Monday, Dec. 23. Tickets start at $19.
Christmas with Kenny and Dolly, Casa Mañana Local artist Jolie Holliday will celebrate the iconic country music pair’s 1984 quadruple-platinum Christmas album during this $85 cabaret show taking place through Sunday, Dec. 22.
Pentatonix “Hallelujah! It’s a Christmas Tour,” Dickies Arena Acapella group Pentatonix will bring its Christmas-themed tour to home to DFW on Saturday, Dec. 21 with tickets starting at $110.
“Cirque Musica Holiday Wonderland,” Will Rogers Memorial Auditorium See awe-inspiring acrobatics, gravity-defying aerial feats, and live performances from musicians and singers on Saturday, Dec. 28. Tickets cost $21.
A cute custom gift under $20 — we like this custom name necklace and this minimalist personalized wallet. Personalize it just for them and watch their face light up when they open it. You’re so thoughtful.
Well, this is going to be interesting — legendary NFL head coach Bill Belichick has traded the pros for college football, accepting a coaching position with the University of North Carolina Tar Heels. The six-time Super Bowl champion head coach will take the field in Chapel Hill for the first time on Saturday, Aug. 30 — against the TCU Horned Frogs.
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Would you try float therapy?
Earlier this week, we shared news about the opening of City Cave Near Southside + asked our readers if they would be up to try the float spa.
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