If you searched “Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson” this year, you’re not alone. | Photo by @yourcitystock/@kruck20
Google’s 2024 Year in Search is out, and its local search function provides an interesting peek into our city’s queries. Take a look at what we were searching most this year (plus, our answers to your searches).
Unique local searches
Top trending song | “Not Like Us” by Kendrick Lamar
Top trending sporting event | Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul
Top trending Olympian | Simone Biles
Top trending “near me” searches
4DX movie theater near me | While there are sadly no 4DX movie theaters in Fort Worth, check out three local movie theaters here in town.
Where to vote near me | Y’all did your civic duty, with 828,500+ Tarrant County residents hitting the polls this year.
The fact that “FTWtoday” wasn’t a top local search only hurts our feelings a little bit. There’s always next year.
Events
Events
Friday, Dec. 20
Kevin Fowler | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $18+ | The “Hard Man to Love” artist will take the stage at the world’s largest honky-tonk with an opening performance by JD Myers at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Holiday Street Festival | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Artisan Circle | Cost of purchase | Come for an unforgettable festive holiday street party — we heard there is going to be a live reindeer.
Salsa Night | 6-9 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza | Free | Cha cha cha your way downtown and enjoy dance lessons + live music from Havana NRG.
Sunday, Dec. 22
Cookie Decorating Class | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | Waterside Fort Worth, Community Room | $65 | This beginner-friendly class will walk you through how to make merry and bright festive cookies.
You officially have an excuse if you can’t check off all your tasks tomorrow — it’s the shortest day of the year. Tomorrow, Dec. 21 is the winter solstice and the beginning of Yule. Celebrate at Maven’s Moon Yule Ceremony.
Number
$771,000. That’s the approximate income you need to make to be considered a one-percenter in Texas — compare that to the $1.22 million you need to make in Washington D.C. Factor that into the cost of living in Cowtown. (Axios)
Sports
$142. That’s the average cost for a family of four to attend a Texas Rangers game, according to a study by MoneyGeek. Hoping to avoid that price? Consider attending a weekday game, which can save families $25 on average. Purchase tickets for next season, starting with the home opener on Thursday, March 27.
Community
There’s a new app in town.Mozi lets you know when you’re in the same city or at the same event as other friends. If you’re headed to Lightscape (or any other winter events), for instance, you can use the app to meet up with other people you know who’ll be there.
Listen
Don’t worry if you missed last night’s ball game against the LA Clippers. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Enter: The Shops at Willow Park, your shopping, dining, and lifestyle destination. From retail therapy to brunch with friends, this community hub brings big-city amenities to a neighborhood full of small-town charm. Pro tip: Don’t miss the entertainment options at The District.*
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The holidays are here — and with them come extra expenses. Regain control of seasonal credit card debt with a 0% intro APR credit card. Experts scoped out this top option that offers a long interest-free period and earns up to 20,000 miles after spending $500 in the first three months.*
Tech
If new phones are on your family’s Christmas list, you can switch to the Total 5G+ Unlimited plan and receive up to four free Samsung Galaxy A35 5G phones. Enjoy unlimited talk, text, data, and hotspot with 12x faster speeds, all backed by “America’s Favorite Network.”Make the switch.*
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🎁 Don’t miss these last-minute gift picks
Including a cute necklace and a Kindle remote page turner. | Graphic by 6AM City
Need a last-minute holiday gift that will ship quickly? Shop five great gifts available with Prime two-day shipping.
Layering initial necklace | $15.99 | Ship it fast, but make it feel personal with this 14K gold necklace displaying their first name initial.
Magnetic portable power bank charger | $37.99 | Perfect for the friend whose phone is always dying, this portable charger offers on-the-go power.
Candle warmer lamp + Thymes Fraiser Fir Candle | $39.99 + $36.00 | Make a candle extra special by pairing it with a warmer lamp that will make it last longer with flame-free heat.
Experience the magic of the holidays in Cowtown. | Photo by @dkwann
Pop the champs. Here’s where to ring in new year and pop the bubbly around Cowtown before you have to think about resolutions.
Noon Year’s Eve, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History
Bring the kiddos to this NYE event that takes place a bit earlier in the day — 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. — so those little ones can celebrate before bedtime.
NYE Party Featuring Gary Allan, Billy Bob’s Texas
This celebration — starting at 10 p.m. — features four balloon drops, a champagne toast, and live music by the “Her Man” singer. Tickets start at $25.
New Year’s Eve Celebration, Pete’s Piano Bar
Gather a group of friends and party from 8 p.m. until 2 a.m. Table reservations start a $300 for a table of four — general admission costs $25.
PBR Buckin’ New Year’s Eve, Cowtown Coliseum
Kicking off at 7:30 p.m., enjoy the thrilling spectacles of bronc riding and bullfighting. General tickets start at $59.
Hey everybody, I have a very important announcement. It’s your lovely City Editor Kate’s birthday today. My favorite fact about Kate is that she’s written an entire book — it’s called “Dearest Babe.” I’m totally ordering a copy before the holidays. You can order yours too, or you can wish her a happy birthday on our IG page.
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