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By state law, General Elections for City Council are held on the first Saturday of May of every odd-numbered year, which makes Saturday, May 3, 2025, Election Day. To make this election as easy as possible, we’ve curated need-to-know information about how and where to vote and what to expect on the ballot.
Important dates + times
Last day to apply for ballot by mail|Tuesday, April 22 (application must be received by this date)
Early voting | Tuesday, April 22-Tuesday, April 29
Polling times | 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Election Day (early voting times will vary)
Find your polling location
During early voting, cast your vote at any of the available locations. On Election Day, you can vote at any designated polling station. You can find the closest one to you (and check to make sure you’re registered to vote) here.
Fort Worth Easter Charm Hunt | Thursday, April 17-Sunday, April 27 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | Locations vary | $15+ | For this self-guided outdoor city game, download the Questo app to solve a mystery, track down all seven virtual charms, and save Fort Worth this Easter.
Friday, April 18
TCU Women’s Beach Volleyball | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | 10 a.m. + 2 p.m. | Texas Christian University | Free | Watch the Horned Frogs bump, set, and spike against Houston Christian Huskies at 10 a.m. — and again at 2 p.m. against the Missouri State Bears.
2025 Easter Festival | Friday, April 18-Sunday, April 20 | Times vary | Mainstay Farm, Cleburne | $23 | Enjoy Easter egg hunts, baby animals, the Texas Big Wheel, and photos with the Easter Bunny during the fest’s last weekend.
Spark Workshops | 5-9 p.m. | SiNaCa Studios | $60+ | Take a 30-minute or 60-minute session and learn to manipulate glass into your very own flower, egg, or marble.
“Resolution: A Cinephonic Rhapsody for the Soul” | Friday, April 18-Saturday, April 19 | Times vary | Omni Theater | $32.50 | Experience the 43-minute dome theater film that won the Audience Award for Best Immersive Experience at SXSW.
Chase Rice | 10 p.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | From “Survivor” to the big stage — the Florida-born country star’s tour arrives in the Stockyards.
Saturday, April 19
Yoga & Blooms | 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. | Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room | $10+ | Flow through an energizing yoga sequence, then build a bouquet of flowers while sipping cocktails by 1800 Tequila and Tito’s Vodka and shopping local vendors.
Yesterday, the Fort Worth Animal Care & Control center reopened the Chuck and Brenda Silcox Adoption Center for adoptions, fostering, and volunteering. Adoption appointments can be scheduled online. The North Campus remains closed, and intakes are still suspended due to the recent Canine Distemper Virus outbreak.
Civic
The city of Fort Worth is spending an extra $10.4 million on road construction this year. Since January, more than 80 city streets have been under construction to maximize road lifespan. The increase in funding should save the city some $50 million later on down the road — pun intended.
Weather
Got outdoor plans for Easter weekend? Check out WFAA meteorologist Peke Dulkus’ Easter weekend forecast. There may be a 50% chance of precipitation both Saturday and Sunday. You know what they say — April showers bring May flowers.
Plan Ahead
May will also bring three opportunities for educators, mothers, and veterans to visit John Wayne: An American Experience for free. If one of these applies to you, learn about the museum’s latest renovations, then experience the life and legacy of “The Duke” during Teacher Appreciation Week, Mother’s Day, or Armed Forces Day.
Musuem
The National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame is expanding. The expansion, costing nearly $19.7 million beginning in May, will bring four new exhibit spaces, bonus school programs, and a 250-guest event space. A 16,000-sqft wing will be built moving the museum’s entrance to the southern face of the building. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Park
A popular water slide at Six Flags Hurricane Harbor was seen being removed. The 80-ft tall ‘Black Hole,’ which can be seen as you pass by the park on I-30, is being demolished, but what’s replacing it has yet to be announced by the park. We’ll keep you updated as we discover more. (Mix 93.1)
Civic
The new Emergency Medical Services (EMS) system is looking at a go-live date of Tuesday, July 1. EMS is transitioning from MedStar and will now be an entity under the Fort Worth Fire Department, in which employees will be part of the FWFD. The goal is to improve efficiency and response times.
Biz
The Fort Worth oil company US Energy Development Corporation (USEDC) just made the biggest acquisition in its history. The company has bought 20,000 acres in West Texas, giving access to more oil and gas wells and increasing productivity. USEDC was founded in 1980 and has drilled ~4,000 wells across 13 states and Canada. (Fort Worth Inc.)
Announced
JPMorganChase is moving out of downtown and into the Cultural District, making it the second bank to announce it’s leaving downtown, after Wells Fargo. The bank will anchor the future 170,000-sqft Crescent Offices West on Camp Bowie and occupy three of eight floors. Construction is slated to be completed by January 2027. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
Dallas Cowboys offensive tackle and eight-time Pro Bowler Tyron Smith retired this week after 14 years in the NFL and 13 seasons with the Boys. Listen to the thoughts of the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with LockedOn’s daily podcasts.
Calling all small business owners. Features in our 2025 Parents Gift Guide are now 20% off. Secure a spot for your business’s product or service by using code PGG2025 at checkout.
The Buy
Really cute waterdrop earrings, with one pair of gold and one pair of silver for $12.99. The minimalist earrings hug ears + look heavy while feeling surprisingly lightweight.
A north Texas couple is getting married next month and had their engagement photos at none other than... Dairy Queen? That’s right. The future Mr. and Mrs. Blizzard (no, literally) are tying the knot and asked DQ to be part of their special day via TikTok. As a former Dairy Queen employee, I approve of this message. I would love to know your favorite Blizzard flavor. Mine is the Royal Cheesecake.
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How important is Earth Day to your fellow Fort Worthians?
In this week’s newsletter, we asked you to tell us how you honor Earth Day, which is on Tuesday, April 22.
46.7% of readers feel Earth Day is very important to them.
40% of readers’ favorite Earth Day activities include going for a walk, run or bike ride, while 33.3% enjoy cleaning parks or other outdoor spaces.
Lastly, 40% of readers guessed Earth Day’s correct age, which is 55.
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