The sun is just rising on the 2026 bond process. | Photo by @photogkeith
City Council got a first look at the 2026 bond proposal earlier this week, and we’re here to turn a lot of numbers into a few short sentences.
Show me the money
The $800 million bond will not result in a property tax increase for residents. The proposed capital projects focus on mitigating congestion, developing the economy, and constructing new public facilities. The city will also share an additional list of possible projects — to the tune of $125 million — in public comment meetings.
In the current proposal, road infrastructure is the majority of the $800 million bond.
Graphic by FTWtoday
What’s next?
Keep an eye out for community engagement meetings this spring and online engagement tools to share your feedback on the proposal. The city will finalize the project list this fall in advance of the bond election in May 2026.
Fort Worth in Black & White | 6-8 p.m. | Fort Worth Camera | Free | Enjoy a gallery night to see monochromatic images of our favorite city.
Phillip Garcia | 7:30-9 p.m. | Big Laugh Comedy Club | $10 | Get ready to laugh with the host of the “WTF is Going On” YouTube series.
Saturday, March 8
Trinity Flyfest | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | River Park Trailhead | Free | Reel in a day of fun with the Big Trout Contest, kids’ activities, presentations, and vendors.
“Treasure Planet” | 12 p.m. | The Modern | $0+ | No big deal — just City Editor Kate’s favorite movie of all time.
Beads & Boil Fest | 3-9 p.m. | Rusty Nickel Ice House | Free | Sip frozen hurricanes while you decide who boils the best crawfish during this Mardi Gras festival.
Monster Jam | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $45+ | Cheer as massive trucks and world champion drivers perform jaw-dropping stunts.
Sunday, March 9
Texas Independence Jam | 5:30 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $173+ | Grab tickets before they sell out to celebrate Texas independence with Kane Brown, Darius Rucker, Lee Brice, Koe Wetzel, and more.
Women’s American Basketball Championship | Sunday, March 9-Wednesday, March 12 | Times vary | Dickies Arena | $85+ | Watch college women’s teams dribble and shoot for the trophy.
Don’t forget to spring forward this Sunday, March 9 — daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m., so turn your clocks forward one hour. This means the sun will start setting ~7:30 p.m. in Fort Worth next week, giving you more time to play around our city.
Kids
Reminder: Spring Break for Fort Worth ISD is Monday, March 17-Friday, March 21. If you need help planning, check out our list of local kid-friendly activities.
Wellness
Posture check — this is your weekly reminder to straighten your back. If that felt good, imagine how nice a stretch at Indigo Yoga would feel. Find your flow at these Cowtown yoga studios.
Eat
Broccoli is one of the healthiest vegetables you can eat, according to a recent scientific review. Consider this your sign to stock up on the veggie as farmers market season rolls around. (Vogue)
Try This
Have you seen the new Monopoly game? The updated version is a sign of the times — it replaces paper money with a mobile app. Of course, we’ve always preferred the Panther City edition of the game. (The Verge)
Biz
Calling all business owners. For a limited time, we’re offering 15% off your first advertising purchase on our self-service ad portal. No long-term contract required — simply use the code NEW15 at checkout to redeem the discount.
Outdoors
Psst, gardeners — start this year’s garden off right with this seed starter tray, with built-in handles to transplant seedlings straight into the ground come planting time.*
City Guide
City Guide
Time for a sweet treat?
We’ll take a scoop of Cookie Monster ice cream from Morgan’s. | Photo by @panthercitypalate
City Editor Kate, here. When I was growing up, my mom used to pick my siblings and me up from school on Friday afternoons and we would go get “special snack.” Whether we were celebrating a good week or consoling a crummy one, ice cream always hit the spot. So now I’m passing on the Mazade family tradition to you. Wrap your week up with a local scoop.
MELT Ice Creams
Founded in 2014 by Kari Crowe-Seher, this ice cream shop serves small batches of high-quality flavors like Cookie Crush, inspired by the classic Oreo cookies made with dark cocoa powder.
Morgan’s Ice Cream
Located in the Near Southside, owners Jeff and Stephani Brannon took over the former Gypsy Scoops Ice Cream Parlor at 321 S. Main St. in 2020. Guests can expect flavors like Happy Birthday Cake, Caramel Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Honey Vanilla, and Butter Pecan.
The right pet insurance to offset rising veterinary costs. Clinics are increasingly focused on revenue — and some vets are encouraged to squeeze in more appointments, recommend extra tests, and upsell services. The result? Higher vet bills for you. View Money’s top pet insurance picks to see plans starting at only $10 per month.
Texas Monthly released its list of “Texas’s Best New Restaurants in 2025” and Fort Worth’s Chumley House came in at No. 9. The London-style restaurant was lauded for its flaky beef Wellington and posh atmosphere. Dallas’s Mābo Japanese eatery and Farmers Branch’s Radici Wood Fired Grill also made the list.
Answered
Answered
Which new Clearfork shop are you most excited about?
Three cheers for local organizations — last week, we shared five new businesses in the Shops at Clearfork, ranging from luxury brand Carolina Herrera to local nonprofit The Worthy Co. We asked our readers where they were most excited to shop ‘til they dropped, and over 70% said The Worthy Co. Stop by for candles, jewelry, and home goods that support survivors of human trafficking.
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