Let’s get to know Fort Worth by the Census data. | Photo by @katebranning
More than 978,000 people (and thousands of businesses) contribute to the Fort Worth metro area’s economy. But have you ever wondered about Cowtown’s heaviest hitters? Consider this Fort Worth Business 101 — your guide to our region’s six key industries and major employers — based on data from the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. We’ve listed them in order of employment numbers.
Transportation and Warehousing | 62,000 employees
With AllianceTexas’ $120 billion economic impact on North Texas, Cowtown is ideal for its easy access to airports, rail, and highway services.
Healthcare and Social Assistance | 55,000 employees
With massive providers like JPS Health Network, Cook Children’s Medical Center + Texas Health Resources, it’s hard to live in Cowtown without knowing at least one person in the healthcare industry.
Animatronic Dinosaurs | Wednesday, March 19-Sunday, March 23 | 8 a.m.-10 p.m. | Grand Lawn at EpicCentral, Grand Prairie | Free | Travel back in time to see life-sized animatronic dinosaurs like the mighty T-Rex, stegosaurus, and brachiosaurus.
Paper Forum | 5:30-6 p.m. | Amon Carter Museum of American Art | Free | Members are invited to join museum Curator Michaela Haffner and Boston-based artist Yu-Wen Wu to discuss Wu’s artistic process and her experience of emigrating from Taiwan.
“Penelope” | Wednesday, March 19-Sunday, March 30 | Times vary | Stage West | $42+ | The classic story is reimagined as a musical through the mythical eyes of Odysseus’ wife.
Thursday, March 20
Spark Workshops | 5-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios | $65+ | Join a small class, pick your own colors, and learn to manipulate glass to create your own one-of-a-kind custom pint glass.
Spring Garden Dinner | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market Fort Worth | $85 | Grab a friend or go solo to this hands-on cooking class and learn how to make pan-fried haloumi, grilled flatbread, chocolate meringue cake + more colorful spring dishes.
Friday, March 21
NCAA Women’s Tournament Round 1 | 2:30 p.m. | Ed and Rae Schollmaier Arena | $30+ | Watch the TCU Horned Frogs tip off against the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights in round one of the NCAA Tournament.
Straight Tequila Night: The Original Tribute To ‘90s Country | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $20+ | Watch a tribute band perform country songs from popular 90s country artists like Garth Brooks, George Strait, Tim McGraw, and Shania Twain.
Like a good neighbor, the city has launched a mobile tool-sharing program in three neighborhoods — and will expand soon— to support residents in their property maintenance. The Mobile Tool Shed plan allows you to register for free and borrow essential yard tools like lawnmowers, weed eaters, and more.
Eat
There’s a new steakhouse coming to town from the owner of Rabbit Hole Pub and Mad Hatter Neighborhood Pub. Chris Jordan will be opening up Seared this summer for nightly dinners and weekend brunches. Seared will be a casual, semi-fixed price steakhouse located in the former Pearl Snap Kolaches. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Sports
Texas Wesleyan University has found its first head coach for the new women’s flag football team. Keenah Lambert will lead a team of approximately 25-30 students beginning next year. Wesleyan is the first school in Texas to have a women’s flag football program + its team will compete nationally. (Fort Worth Inc.)
Biz
Higginbotham has been awarded the 2025 Fort Worth Chamber Chairman’s Spirit of Enterprise Award. The financial services firm is one of the largest in the country and was recognized for its participation in the development and affluence of Fort Worth. Previous recipients include The Tandy Corporation and the Amon Carter Museum. (Fort Worth Business Press)
Closing
Bye bye, Forever 21. The budget-friendly fast-fashion giant has filed for bankruptcy a second time and will be closing all US stores including nine in DFW and four near Fort Worth. While the company plans its liquidation process, shop the Forever 21 at Hulen Mall. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Trending
Selena Gomez’s finance Benny Blanco was spotted in her hometown of Grand Prairie this week. WFAA digital journalist Paul B. Livengood shared with us the story of how Blanco surprised locals and signed autographs at Tastee Ice — Gomez’s favorite spot as a child — to promote the release of their new album. (WFAA)
Fort Worthians are invited to witness the next generation of piano superstars at the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, happening May 21–June 7. Get a free sneak peek during the Screening Auditions, happening through March 22, as a select 77 pianists compete for the final 30 spots in the competition.*
Featured Home
Steps away from Overton Park, this five-bedroom home blends contemporary design and space to create the perfect place to play or entertain. Complete with a first-level primary bedroom, game room, and outdoor kitchen, this house is a hidden gem. Take a virtual tour.*
Meet your FTWtoday team — Elizabeth, Danielle, and Kate.
Photo by FTWtoday
Yesterday, the FTWtoday team met at Marché Bleu in the Shops of Clearfork — such a cute cafe and market combined. If you’re in the neighborhood, I recommend trying an iced samoa cookie latte + the chicken Caesar spinach wrap.
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