Readers of all ages can peruse the shelves at Monkey and Dog Books for their 2025 reading lists. | Photo by @monkeyanddogbooks
What’s better than a good book? A good book written by your neighbor (or former neighbor). Brew up a batch of your favorite tea or coffee and get ready to meet your next read, because we’re talking about locally written books.
“The Collected Stories of Katherine Anne Porter” by Katherine Anne Porter | This collection of short stories takes readers from a small Texas dairy farm to revolutionary Mexico + won both the Pulitzer Prize and the National Book Award in 1966.
“River Rose and the Magical Lullaby” by Kelly Clarkson and Laura Hughes | The Grammy Award-winner from Burleson turned an original lullaby for her daughter into a magical adventure for kids ages 1-6.
“His Ownself: A Semi-Memoir” by Dan Jenkins | The golf writer and novelist takes readers on a four-decade memoir on the links from his first job at the Fort Worth Press to the glory days of Sports Illustrated.
Celebrate Tết! | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | Lincoln Branch Library | Free | Ring in Lunar New Year with crafts and activities honoring the Year of the Snake.
“Soylent Green” | 2 p.m. | The Modern | $0+ | Follow detective Charlton Heston and his partner Edward G. Robinson on their investigation of dystopian Manhattan in this 1973 flick.
Thursday, Jan. 30
100th East-West Shrine Bowl | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $33+ | Watch the best college football players scrimmage in front of NFL scouts, coaches, and executives from across the country.
Jim Gaffigan | Thursday, Jan. 30-Friday, Jan. 31 | 7 p.m. | Will Rogers Auditorium | $49.50 | The three-time Emmy Award-winning comedian is bringing his “Everything is Wonderful! Tour” to Cowtown as part of the FWSSR Auditorium Entertainment Series.
Friday, Jan. 31
“Let’s Sew Girl!” | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | 3733 Queenswood Court, Fort Worth | $68 | Kiddos ages 6-13 are invited for a hands-on sewing class hosted by Guiltees Handmade Streetwear & Rebellious Fashion.
Easton Corbin | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s | $37+ | The “All Over the Road” singer is bringing his Florida tunes to Texas.
North Richland Hills barbecue restaurant Berry Best Barbecue is moving and rebranding, but will keep its signature pecan-smoked brisket. Lil JJ’s Smokehouse is set to open in Presidio Towne Crossing in north Fort Worth in March and is named after the proprietors’ late son JJ. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Closing
The curtain is lowering on Movie Tavern Bedford on Friday, Jan. 31. Stop by the 10-screen theater for the final showings of “Wolf Man,” “Sonic the Hedgehog 3,” “One of Them Days,” and “Den of Thieves 2: Pantera” before the cinema closes.
Plan Ahead
Mark your calendar for Tuesday, March 25 for the grand opening of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington. Get ready to commemorate the “sacrifice, patriotism, and courage that connects members of the United States military service past and present.”
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Travel
Who’s up for a little weekend getaway? A new retro hotel opens tomorrow in Stephenville, just 1.5 hours away from Fort Worth. The Interstate Inn features 33 1960s-style rooms and an on-site restaurant called The Seeker, created by celebrity chef Stephen Pyles. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Biz
Ready to get your business off the ground? Reserve seats for the Future of Venture Forum presented by North Texas Angel Network and the DEC Network. On Wednesday, March 26, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, angel investors, and business leaders will gather to network and learn more about the future of entrepreneurship.
Giveaway
Multi-platinum artist Cody Johnson and PBR created the ultimate VIP sweepstakes for Western enthusiasts this summer. Enter to win a two-night stay in Fort Worth, four VIP tickets to Kid Rock’s Rock N’ Rodeo and the PBR World Finals + a trip to Johnson’s “Leather Deluxe Tour” in San Antonio in June.
Weather
Grab your umbrella — rain is on the horizon with scattered showers and isolated storms blowing in this morning. Prepare for widespread storms and localized flooding tonight, going into tomorrow + follow WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus for real time updates.
Sports
The Texas Rangers announced a new broadcast platform for their games. The newly created Rangers Sports Network will produce and distribute games and team up with cable providers so people can watch locally. See what else is new with the Texas Rangers on Locked On’s daily podcasts. (The Dallas Morning News)
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The Buy
The Buy
A tabletop fire pit that’s less than $30. It burns smoke-free and fosters a warm + relaxing environment.
Mark your calendar for Saturday, Feb. 1 for the dedication of the East Rosedale Monument Project. Artist Christopher Blay transformed a vintage transit bus into a monument to honor the history of the civil rights moment.
Answered
Answered
Which president enjoyed dining at The Original Mexican Eats Cafe?
Last week, we shared a story about some of Fort Worth’s oldest icons — including a still-burning lightbulb from 1908.
We asked readers which president frequented a Camp Bowie staple and 450+ of you responded. Over 200 people knew that Franklin D. Roosevelt ate at The Original Mexican Eats Cafe often enough to declare a “usual” — an enchilada-taco-chalupa combo.
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