Fly me to the moon with TSA PreCheck. | Photo by @dfwairport
With peak holiday travel wrapping up, it’s time to plan your next trip. What better way to do that than with new routes taking off from DFW International Airport this year?
Jet set to any one of these four new destinations in 2025:
Cathay Pacific | Board a flight straight to Hong Kong starting April 24 — a direct route that has not been available since 2020.
Avelo Airlines | The low-cost, budget airline is joining DFW with flights to New Haven, Connecticut starting on March 7. The “offered no where else” flights will run twice a week.
Taipei, Taiwan | EVA Air will be offering this new travel destination starting on Nov. 3, which gives you plenty of time to start planning your trip.
Venice, Italy | Our own Fort Worth-based airline is adding this dreamy location to its offerings in May.
But that’s not all — DFW Airport has also embarked on the construction of a new terminal. Keep reading for more updates.
Mariposa Monday Songwriter Syndicate | 8 p.m. | Tulips Fort Worth | Free | Listen to local artists compete in the semi-finals of this songwriting competition.
Tuesday, Jan. 7
Trivia Night: 2000’s Comedy Edition | 7:30-9:15 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | Free | Test your knowledge of Will Ferrell, Steve Carell, and Vince Vaughn in this Y2K trivia blast.
Wednesday, Jan. 8
Nashville Hot Chicken Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $95 | Celebrate Southern soul cuisine by learning to make Nashville hot fried chicken, pimento cheese, and banana pudding.
Thursday, Jan. 9
XKO Fight Night | 7 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $45+ | MMA and Muay Thai will trade the roped ring for a corral in the world’s largest honky-tonk.
Friday, Jan. 10
Arlington Tattoo Expo | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | ESports Stadium Arlington | $20+ | Peruse 200 award-winning tattoo artists with styles ranging from realism to traditional, and monochrome to color tattoos.
Grab your coat — it’s pretty chilly out there. Lows will be in the 20s this week, which hasn’t happened since February 2024. Follow meteorologist Pete Delkus for real-time updates about the WFAA Weather Alert Day.
Closing
Haltom’s Jewelers has announced its final day of business. The 131-year-old Fort Worth institution will close on Saturday, Jan. 11. Head to the downtown, Camp Bowie, and Grapevine locations to shop the remaining items for as low as 15 cents on the dollar.
Coming Soon
Local chef Hao Tran is set to open a new restaurant in White Settlement late this year. Duong DeVille will serve Vietnamese dishes from different regions and Asian-inspired mocktails. Until then, stop by Hao’s Grocery and Cafe in the Near Southside to sample dumplings or take a cooking class. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Arts
The British are coming, the British are coming — a new photography exhibit starring Princess Diana is set to open at the Arlington Museum of Art on Friday, Jan. 17. The “Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition” features 140 “larger-than-life” photos taken by the late official royals’ photographer Anwar Hussein. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Legacy
Bill Hanna, the Tarrant County public information officer, died last week at 62 years old. As a former senior reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Hanna covered the 1993 Branch Davidian standoff in Waco, 9/11, and the 2008 raid of a polygamist compound in West Texas. Funeral services are pending. (WFAA)
Sports
Missed yesterday’s Dallas Cowboys game against the Washington Commanders? Find out how “America’s Team” did in the season final — without recently released running back Ezekiel Elliott — in Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Try This
Socializing? Check. Bites and sips? Check. Paint? Check. Second Thursdays at the Carter returns this Thursday, Jan. 9 with Printmaking and Pints. Fort Worthians are invited to explore a variety of printmaking techniques inspired by artists Rufino Tamayo + Richard Hunt. Save your spot.*
Travel
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Biz
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Real Estate
🏡 Mansion Monday
The home boasts custom finishes, tailored windows with wood accents + a chef’s kitchen. | Photo courtesy of Costa Christ
Anyone have an extra $17 million laying around? If so, you can be the new owner of the most expensive home currently listed in Fort Worth.
Listed by Tracy Tutor and Breah Brown of Douglas Elliman, 3736 Aviemore Dr. is a brand-new four-bedroom, 6.5-bathroom mansion in Riverhills — off the Chisholm Trail Parkway.
Built by The Construction Group, the speculative mansion features resort amenities like a 1,200-bottle hidden wine cellar, theater, and workout room. Plus, you can relax in the heated pool with an infinity waterfall by the fire pit.
“Our vision was to create a home defined by architectural character, responsibly sourced materials, and exceptional craftsmanship, thoughtfully designed to complement its environment,” The Construction Group’s Trenton Laird said.
“We are excited to introduce a home of this caliber that is especially unique to the community as it is the first of its kind on the market in Fort Worth.”
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My favorite Fort Worth season is on the horizon — rodeo season. The legendaryFort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo kicks off on Friday, Jan. 17 at Will Rogers Memorial Center and Dickies Arena. Rope your tickets for 23 days of Western fun and stay tuned for more information on how to get in on the action.
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