Liquor that matches your boots? Yes, please. | Photo by @therealcorinncrippin + Silver Star/Trinity River Distillery
Made in Fort Worth. Yep, that sure has a nice ring to it. We’ve rounded up 25 things homegrown in Cowtown, and we’re kicking off our list with five of our favorite local spirits.
TX Whiskey
Firestone & Robertson Distilling Co. was the first craft bourbon and whiskey distillery in Fort Worth.
Blackland Distillery
Located in the Foundry District, Blackland uses a unique Texas grain as the base of its spirits including gin, bourbon, vodka, and rye whiskey.
Silver Star Spirits
Using local ingredients and purified collected rainwater, the distillery offers five signature spirits.
Lockwood Distilling Co.
Run by Evan and Sally Batt, the brand offers a variety of classic and flavored spirits.
Acre Distilling Co.
In the historic Hell’s Half Acre downtown, Acre Distilling is bottling the “Texas renegade spirit” in small batches of everything from single malt whisky to cordials.
The ABCDs of Medicare | 12 p.m. | Fort Worth Public Library - Summerglen | Free | Get help from healthcare coverage experts during open enrollment.
Garden Bros Nuclear Circus | Wednesday, March 5-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Panther Island Pavilion | $17.50+ | Spend an afternoon under the big top with the world’s largest circus while it’s in town.
Thursday, March 6
“Ain’t Misbehavin’” | Thursday, March 6-Saturday, March 22 | Times vary | Circle Theatre | $45+ | Tap your toes along to the Harlem Renaissance jazz of Fats Waller in this 1929 show.
Candlelight: Tribute to Adele | 8:45-10 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $50 | Experience the magic of Adele’s melodies, like “Hello” and “Someone Like You,” while surrounded by candles.
Friday, March 7
Fort Worth Home & Garden Show | Friday, March 7-Sunday, March 9 | Times vary | Will Rogers Memorial Center | Free | Join the fourth annual show to see spring planting seminars, learn how to refresh your home + get decorating tips.
Robert Earl Keen | 7:30-10:30 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $66+ | The Houston-born musical pioneer will share 30+ years of Americana storytelling.
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Dallas Mavericks All-Star Kyrie Irving is out for the season. WFAA sports anchor Jonah Javad reshared a post from ESPN Senior NBA insider Shams Charania saying that Irving tore the ACL in his left knee.
Edu
The weekend just got a little longer in Kennedale. Kennedale ISD is moving to a four-day school week starting in January 2026. Students will attend classes Tuesday-Friday with a 15-minute longer school day to meet state requirements. (WFAA)
Arts
Registration for ArtsGoggle 2025 will open on Monday, March 17 for interested artists, musicians, and food vendors. The annual arts festival will take place along Magnolia Avenue on Saturday, Oct. 11.
Announced
Fort Worth-based American Airlines will add five minutes to flight boarding time starting Thursday, May 1. The additional minutes will give passengers more time to stow their bags in the overhead bins, ensuring that all bins are full and reducing the number of bags checked at the gate. (USA Today)
Fort Worthian
Longtime US Rep. Kay Granger is Fort Worth Inc.'s 2025 Person of the Year. The first female mayor of Fort Worth, Granger retired from Congress in January after 14 terms. She will be recognized at the Fort Worth Club on Thursday, May 15. (Fort Worth Inc.)
Pets
Want to frolic through the spring flowers with man’s best friend? Now Fort Worth Botanic Garden members can add on a $35 pup club membership to bring their furry friends to the garden — in addition to the Dog Days events. Plus, check out the new dual membership option.
Listen
Apple TV+ will exclusively broadcast three early-season Friday Rangers games. Tune in April 4 vs. Tampa Bay, April 25 at San Francisco, and May 16 vs. Houston. Plus, stay up to date everyday from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts. (MLB)
Regional
Are you heading to Austin for SXSW? Our friends at ATXtoday put together the ultimate guide for the nine-day event. Learn about the conferences, badge tiers, history, film, TV, music, and other event activations taking over the Capitol City.
Number
$1,900+. That’s how much we’ve raised in Fort Worth to support our mission of positive, unbiased local reporting. Thank you.
Finance
What does wealth building look like to you? Whether it’s buying a vacation home, funding your child’s education, or traveling more, financial freedom looks different to everyone. Here are some tips + tricks from United Texas Credit Union to help break free from the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle — and watch your wealth grow.*
Travel
Trade your routine for a midweek escape to Lake Charles — where sunsets, seafood, and a little luck at the tables await. Explore the Boudin Trail, sip craft cocktails, and spot gators along the Creole Nature Trail. Plan your trip.*
The Buy
The Buy
A women’s tennis dress made from stretchy, soft fabric that’s perfect for workouts or casual wear on sunny days.
Who’s ready for spring break? If you’re still figuring out your travel plans, may we suggest these three Texas beaches that surfed to the top of national vacation destinations. HomeToGo analyzed 35 beaches across the country with Crystal Beach ranking No. 7, Surfside Beach coming in at No. 11, and Jamacia Beach taking the No. 17 slot.
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