Visit the fortune teller at Curfew Bar to get inside this speakeasy. | Photo by @brett_dfw
Earlier this year, we polled our readers for their zaniest predictions for 2024. Here are some of your responses... and how they panned out:
Prediction: “The Highway 820/121 construction will be finished.” — Barry R. Outcome: Nope. The 820 construction continues.
Prediction: “Dallas Stars win the Stanley Cup.” — Scott H. Outcome: Unfortunately, the Florida Panthers won the Stanley Cup this year. But you never know what 2025 holds — keep tabs on the Dallas Stars.
We had high hopes for Fort Worth this year.
Graphic by FTWtoday
Prediction: “Taylor Sheridan will buy more restaurants and property in the Stockyards.” — Julia K. Outcome: Julia totally called it. The creator of “Yellowstone” partnered with the owners of Cattlemen’s Steak House to renovate the restaurant. There were also rumors that he’d buy Joe T. Garcia’s.
Prediction: “Cowtown will get a second Trader Joe’s location.” — Rebecca M. Outcome: Sorry, TJ’s fans. The location on South Hulen Street remains the one and only Fort Worth Trader Joe’s.
One prediction we can’t account for? Whether or not your bestie subscribed to FTWtoday.
Asked
Asked
What do you predict will happen in Fort Worth in 2025?
Will we have the hottest summer on record? Will Jerry World put up curtains? Will we finally get a second Trader Joe’s?
A Nordic Christmas | 7:30-8:50 p.m. | Van Cliburn Concert Hall at TCU | $27 | Twelve cellists will perform folk songs and carols in this candlelit concert.
Wednesday, Dec. 18
Boozy Cookie Class | 7 p.m. | Texas Live! Miller Tavern, Arlington | $40 | Head to the Miracle at Live! holiday pop-up bar to decorate three festive cookies and sip a glass of winter sangria.
Thursday, Dec. 19
An Evening with Cody Jinks | 9 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $40+ | The Fort Worth local will bring his outlaw country tunes — like “Must Be the Whiskey” — back home to the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Friday, Dec. 20
“Amahl and the Night Visitors” | Friday, Dec. 20-Saturday, Dec. 21 | Times vary | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $15+ | Hear the Fort Worth Opera perform the one-act composition by Gian Carlo Menotti about a shepherd boy and a magic star.
Saturday, Dec. 21
Jingle Bell Run 2024 | 8-11 a.m. | The Shops at Clearfork | $30+ | Don your festive attire and tie bells to your shoe laces for this 5K run/walk or kids fun run benefiting the Arthritis Foundation.
Most municipal offices will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 25 for Christmas. Waste collection will be shifted by one day starting on Christmas Day + residents are allowed two extra bags of garbage next to their cart on the first day of pickup following the holiday.
Real Estate
A new 8,000-sqft speculative home is set to break an MLS record when it hits the Fort Worth market. Built by Construction Group, the four-bedroom house with midcentury modern influences, a floor-to-ceiling fireplace, sauna, and 1,200-bottle wine room will be the most expensive home in Cowtown. See how much it costs. (Mansion Global)
Closed
Locust Cider — a hard cider taproom in the Near Southside — closed last week as part of a company closure. Sip along South Main Street with these 20 other bars. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Coming Soon
James Turrell’s new skyspace installation is now complete at Keith House in Clearfork. The California artist unveiled “Come to Good,” which features an open skylight and programmed light show in the Quaker-inspired meeting house earlier this month. The artwork will be open to the public early next year. (Fort Worth Report)
Feel Good
A Fort Worth man finally earned his doctorate degree at 85 years old. Last week, Dr. Ramesh Sharma received his doctorate in mathematics from UTA, fulfilling a promise he made to himself and his family. Get the full story from WFAA reporter Scoop Jefferson.
Sports
The Heisman Trophy is back in the Big 12 for the first time since 2018. Over the weekend, the Colorado Buffaloes’ two-way player Travis Hunter secured the award with 552 first-place votes. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts on Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Travel
Going the EV route could save you more than just gas money. Many auto insurance companies now offer up to 10% off EV and hybrid vehicle premiums, rewarding your eco-friendly choice with additional savings. View Money’s Best Car Insurance list to find coverage tailored to your ride (and wallet).*
The Buy
The Buy
Whether you’re hosting or simply showing up to this year’s festive gatherings, cultivate holiday cheer with these lighthearted additions.
I had the honor of seeing the Light Crust Doughboys perform at the Southside Preservation Hall on Saturday night, and trust me, it’s worth witnessing.
The longest continuously performing country band teamed up with Fort Worth banjo picker Simon Flory for an evening of western swing classics and holiday carols.
Catch the next performance on Thursday, Dec. 19 at Dallas’ Perkins Chapel during the SMU Western Christmas Revue!
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