We present your new home’s skyline. | Photo by Joseph Haubert
Picture this: You just moved to Fort Worth and you need some help with the practicalities of life. That’s where we come in. Keep reading for our guide to all things Fort Worth residency.
Voter registration Make sure you’re eligible and registered to vote, find your polling location, and preview upcoming elections and sample ballots here.
Driver’s licenses New residents in need of a Texas driver license will need to provide proof of US citizenship or lawful presence, a Social Security number, two documents confirming your residential address, and proof of vehicle registration and insurance if you have a car.
Healthcare Establishing yourself with a primary care provider is one of those things you’ll be glad you did when you need one. Reach out to the professionals at USMD, UT Southwestern, or Texas Health Resources, to name a few.
School registration Prepare your student for the school year by registering them with Fort Worth ISD.
Dallas Mavericks | 6:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center, Dallas | $80+ | Watch the Dallas Mavs tip off against the Los Angeles Lakers.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Make Your Voice Heard: A Community Listening Event | 8-10 a.m. | Brown-Lupton University Union | Free | Reserve your spot for a morning of guided discussions with civic and community leaders on the issues that matter most to our communities.
Sushi + Mocktails | 6-8 p.m. | Hush Sushi, Kitchen & Bar, Keller | $49 | Make the perfect non-alcoholic pairing for Dry January by learning to be a pro-mixologist while savoring bites from a hearty buffet.
Thursday, Jan. 9
Headshots and Handshakes | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Mallard Agency, Southlake | $35+ | Calling all PR professionals — enjoy an evening gathering featuring the DFW Best-in-Show Awards, professional headshots, drinks, and networking.
Pasta Making Class | 6-9 p.m. | Il Modo | $70 | Get ready to roll up your sleeves and dive into the art of the pasta-making process, explore its rich Italian history + take home a recipe card to recreate your creation at home.
Friday, Jan. 10
Sci-Fi Symphony | Friday, Jan. 10-Saturday, Jan. 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $36+ | This two-hour musical performance takes the audience on a trip through time and space by featuring scores from “Star Trek,” “Star Wars” + more.
🤝 Imagine the impact if we all volunteered on January 20
Presented by AmeriCorps
Join AmeriCorps in honoring the life and legacy of Dr. King by volunteering this MLK Day. | Photos provided by AmeriCorps
Did you know? Martin Luther King Jr. Day (Monday, Jan. 20) is the only federal holiday designated as a National Day of Service to encourage all Americans to volunteer.
For 30 years, the MLK Day of Service has grown as more people embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role in improving the communities where we live, work, and play.
Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives Inc. reached $43 million of its $50 million fundraising goal for the revitalization of Heritage and Paddock parks. Andy Taft, president of the nonprofit, says fundraising efforts go towards the redevelopment and connection of the Trinity River to the parks. (Fort Worth Report)
Weather
Leave those faucets running and keep an eye on the mercury this week as North Texas nears below-freezing temperatures. WFAA meteorologist Mariel Ruiz has the latest.
Community
The Fort Worth Public Library announced a free, year-round program called Fort Worth Fun Tracker. The Fun Tracker helps locals of all ages find adventure across the city through library programs. Participation will earn you experience points which go toward a drawing at the end of the year.
Open
Move over — there’s a new beer garden in town.Crystal Springs Hideaway, the birth-child of Fort Worth’s JD and Shanna Granger, is now open in River District. Housed in a 100-year-old bungalow, this new restaurant features 25+ craft beers, burgers, and cocktails.
Closed
In other beer news, popular taproom and restaurant Fort Brewery & Pizza closed its doors last month after five years. Don’t worry though — the brewery’s wholesale business has more than doubled in the last two years and its craft brews can be found in 175+ locations throughout DFW. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Ranked
In case you missed it, Fort Worth surpassed Austin as the fourth-largest city in Texas trailing behind Houston, San Antonio, and Dallas. Cowtown’s population grew to 989,878 by Jan. 1, 2024, while Austin grew to 986,928, missing the title by a mere 2,950. (FOX4 News)
Trending
Viral food critic and social media star Keith Lee featured Wicked Butcher last month on his TikTok. Wicked Butcher, an upscale, Fort Worth-born steakhouse, is known for its steaks, seafood + wine. See everything he ordered, totaling $142+, in his four-minute review of the Dallas location.
Sports
Did you catch the Mavs game last night against the Memphis Grizzles? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Announced
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Job
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Wellness
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The Wrap
The Wrap
Today’s edition by: Elizabeth Hastings
Spotted: Grammy award-winner Leon Bridges enjoying brunch solo at Oddfellows in Dallas. | Photo by FTWtoday
Well, it happened at last. I finally bumped into Leon Bridges while he was out-and-about in DFW. Between writing Grammy Award-winning smash hits, releasing a new Fort Worth-themed album, and gallivanting all over Cowtown in his downtime, do you think Leon is subscribed to FTWtoday?
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