“The Count of Monte Cristo” | Friday, Jan. 10-Sunday, Jan. 12 | Times vary | The Modern | $7+ | Root for Edmond Dantès during this stunning revenge tale based on the 1844 classic by Alexandre Dumas.
Goodyear Cotton Bowl | 6:30 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $153+ | The No. 5 Texas Longhorns take on the No. 8 Ohio State Buckeyes in the College Football Playoff semifinal game.
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 the greatest scores from “Star Trek,” “Star Wars” + more.
Saturday, Jan. 11
TCU Mens Basketball | 1:00 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena | $103+ | The Horned Frogs will tip off against the BYU Cougars with a home-court advantage.
Mike Ryan | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s | $20+ | Two-step and swap to the sounds of the “Damn Good Goodbye” singer-songwriter from San Antonio.
Sunday, Jan. 12
Ultimate Bullfighters | 2:30 p.m. | Cowtown Coliseum | $12+ | You’ll be on the edge of your seat as these bullfighters outwit determined bulls with quick leaps and acrobatic flips.
“Quicker Than My Shadow” | 6-9 p.m. | Bowie House | Free | Be the first to preview the newest releases by “the bad boy of western art” John-Marshall Stubbs at this exhibition meet-and-greet.
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
Fulfill your Girl Scout Cookie craving while supporting every Troopʼs craving for change now through March 2. | Photo courtesy of Girl Scouts of Texas Oklahoma Plains
Creating future entrepreneurs, one Girl Scout at a time. The Girl Scout Cookie Program, the world’s largest girl-led entrepreneurship business, teaches valuable skills like goal-setting, decision-making, and money management.
And when you buy a box of cookies from a local Girl Scout, you’re supporting her dreams — from exciting adventures to community service projects and Troop fun.
Grab your favorite flavor — every cookie makes a difference, fueling her ambitions and shaping tomorrow’s leaders.
Dry January may be bigger than ever in 2025 — just look at how more people search the term on Google every year. If you’re zero-proof curious, check out some of our favorite local options.
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Despite being out with an injury, Tyler Seguin’s leadership looms large in Dallas. Get the stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Downtown Fort Worth Skyline | Photo by Joseph Haubert
On Tuesday, we shared the ultimate guide on becoming a local like having a Texas driver’s license and establishing your primary care provider, but you’re not officially a Fort Worthian until you’ve taken part in some local fun that is only found in Cowtown.
Take a tour Get to know your new city with five tours around Funkytown that hit the local historic and contemporary highlights. Or you could go on a self-guided tour around the city’s historic landmarks.
Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo Mark your calendars for January 17, 2025 when the legendary Stock Show and Rodeo returns to Cowtown.
Trinity Park The centralized park is one of the most popular recreation spots in town and is part of the Trinity Trail system. Walk the gravity-defying Phyllis Tilley Memorial Bridge, or keep an eye out for the returning Forest Park Miniature Railroad.
New car insurance. Real talk — car insurance prices are expected to jump 22% by end of year, according to a recent study. It’s worth shopping around and comparing rates on Money’s Best Car Insurance list to make sure you’re getting the best price.
Doesn’t this weather make you want to curl up under a blanket with a nice book? In addition to the public library’s top books of last year, I’m sharing my favorite book of 2024. “Good Material” by Dolly Alderton is a delightfully hilarious British romantic comedy that just goes to show you when it rains, it really does pour.
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