Enjoy free line dancing lessons every Wednesday night at 7 p.m. at Billy Bob’s. | Photo by FTWtoday
We can’t gatekeep any longer. We just found three hidden gems you must discover for yourself immediately.
Billy Bob’s Texas: This quaint little honky-tonk is hidden deep within the Fort Worth Stockyards. Blink and you might miss this cozy music venue where only a few country music fans and undercover artists gather for boot-scootin’ and line dancing.
The Water Gardens: A barely-there urban oasis offers a gentle retreat where the sound of cascading water is almost a myth. Hidden in plain sight, this serene spot is so overlooked that hundreds of people everyday miss out on feeling its cool mist.
Sundance Square: Fort Worth’s best-kept secret. This quiet plaza is where only a handful of locals gather to enjoy live entertainment and dining. With its low-profile charm and soft ambiance, it’s practically invisible to tourists.
Just kidding — April Fools. We’re (clearly) joking when we say that the world’s largest honky-tonk classifies as a “hidden gem,” but we couldn’t help ourselves.
Check out our real series of hidden gems, including a kosher delicatessen and a vintage aircraft museum.
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“Cracking Art” | Tuesday, April 1-Monday, Sept. 1 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $12 | The exhibit by the Italian art collective features 80+ brightly colored animal sculptures like bunnies, elephants, and snails crafted from recycled materials.
Wednesday, April 2
“Dixie’s Tupperware Party” | Wednesday, April 2-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | McDavid Studio | $55 | A fast-talking, gum-chewing Alabama gal is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party into the 21st century by comedically demonstrating alternative uses for the plastic kitchen staple.
Thursday, April 3
Disney On Ice presents Let’s Dance! | Thursday, April 3-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Dickies Arena | $27+ | Groove with Mickey, Simba, Ariel, Olaf, and more as they skate to your favorite musical numbers.
Friday, April 4
Texas Rangers | Friday, April 4-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $12+ | Watch the Rangers take to the plate against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Good hustle, ladies. The TCU women’s basketball team is out of the NCAA Tournament. Last night, the Horned Frogs lost to the Texas Longhorns 58-47 in Birmingham, Ala. — marking the end of the team’s 34-game winning streak. Star Hailey Van Lith is expected to be a top 10 WNBA draft pick. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram + Yahoo! Sports)
Coming Soon
Keep your eye out for a new pizza joint heading to West 7th this month. Stoner’s Pizza Joint will open in the former 7th Street Daiquiri Cafe at 2401 W. 7th St. The Georgia pizza chain will offer delivery and quick carry-out service of pizzas, calzones, strombolis, wings, salads, and desserts. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Announced
This is no April Fools’ joke. Another Fort Worth resident scored big from the Mega Millions lottery this weekend. This time, the prize was $5 million. The winning ticket was purchased from a Racetrac gas station on Camp Bowie Boulevard. The $29 million jackpot remains unclaimed, but its drawing occurs tonight. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Open
Last month, the Fort Worth Metropolitan Black Chamber of Commerce celebrated the opening of the tenth Texas State Veterans Home. The new home honors the accomplishments and courage of the Tuskegee Airmen during World War II. With 100,000 sqft, it can serve 120 veterans ages 65 and up, spouses + Gold Star parents. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
Next Tuesday, April 8, the city will break ground on the Fort Worth Police Department’s new Northwest Patrol Division Facility. Witness the event at 9 a.m. + hear from city leaders like the mayor and city manager. Construction begins this month with a projected completion date of spring 2026.
Eat
A new sports bar is headed to Northlake. Shark Club Sports Bar and Grill, by Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi, will be located inside the StarCenter Multisport — the new 225,000-sqft youth center operated under the Dallas Stars coming next year. Until its opening, enjoy a Tex-Mex salad or steak frites from the Plano Shark Club. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Biz
Autobahn Fort Worth is planning to move to south Fort Worth. The 45-year-old dealership specializing in BMW, Porsche, and Land Rover currently sits on White Settlement Road but is looking to rev its engines to Oakmont Boulevard near Chisholm Trail Parkway. An official opening is planned for next December. (Fort Worth Report)
Development
Residences will replace an outdated hotel at Westbend. Trademark Property Co. has already closed on a seven-story, 321-unit multifamily development that’ll contain 4,500 sqft of retail and amenities like two pools, a fitness center, a dog spa + a two-story parking garage. Construction begins soon and will wrap up next year. (Fort Worth Report)
Trending
It was an exciting weekend for Texas sports. The Dallas Mavericks, Dallas Stars, Texas Rangers, FC Dallas, and the TCU Horned Frogs all secured a W during the Saturday games. For more trending sports news, follow WFAA digital journalist Paul B. Livengood.
Listen
Two months later, the Luka Dončić and Anthony Davis trade remains a significant topic of discussion. Learn more about the trade with an exclusive take from ESPN sports writer Tim MacMahon and the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with LockedOn’s recent podcast episode.
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Cute heeled raffia slides, dressy enough for warm-weather events and neutral enough to elevate everyday outfits.
While you’re down in the Stockyards visiting Billy Bob’s for the first time, I recommend checking out Joe T. Garcia’s, which is this low-key, hole-in-the-wall Tex Mex spot. Have you ever heard of it? It’s only been around for 90 years.
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