Get ready to become a mean, green, recycling machine. | Photo by @FTWtoday
We’ve all seen the blue recycling carts around town — It’s like going green, but blue. If you take pride in recycling or want to learn more, we’re breaking it down so you can make sure you’re recycling in the most effective way possible.
Do I need to sort my recyclables?
Most recycling systems in the US have gone single-stream, including Fort Worth. That means your recyclables can go in 1 bin or paper bag.
Beltane Spell Jar Workshop | Tuesday, April 29-Friday, May 2 | 1 p.m. | Embodii Crystals, Richland Hills | $15 | Celebrate Beltane — the halfway point between spring and summer — by creating a spell jar to harness the energy of love, fertility, prosperity, and protection.
Job Fair: Sales & Management-Focused | 6-8 p.m. | Hilton Garden Inn Fort Worth Medical Center | Free | Reserve your spot to shake hands with several hiring managers in sales and management.
Basics: Seafood | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $105 | In this hands-on class, discover how to select fresh fish, practice cooking techniques + enjoy a complimentary glass of wine.
Wednesday, April 30
“Blade Runner” | 2 p.m. | The Modern | $5 | Watch the 1982 film by Ridley Scott, as part of the museum’s “My Favorite Film” series.
Silverstein: 25 Years of Noise | 7 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $30 | Jam to the “My Heroine” artists and celebrate the band’s 25 years of rock music.
Fort Worth is searching for its next Police Chief ahead of Neil Noakes’ retirement next month. The city is prompting residents to fill out a survey before Friday, May 16, on what they value in an FWPD leader + aims to make a decision by August.
Closing
After three years, Pantego Books in Arlington will be closing. The bookstore was a fulfillment of a lifelong dream of husband-and-wife duo Lee and Morgan Moore. Stop by the store before its last day of business, Saturday, May 31. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Edu
Rocketship Dennis Dunkins Elementary — a public charter school for students grades pre-K through fifth — has announced that it’ll be closing at the end of the school year. The Berry Street campus opened in 2022 + will reopen this fall under the Ignite Community Schools. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Announced
Texas Wesleyan University has announced its first signee of the inaugural women’s flag football team. Isabel Ibarro, the 2024-25 flag football MVP for North Side High School, has signed on and will make her first plays on the varsity team next spring. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Biz
Aerolane, a Fort Worth startup taking flight on logistics operations, is opening up its headquarters at Perot Field Fort Worth Alliance Airport. The company plans to launch its first Aerocart cargo glider system later this year. This location will be used to perform test flights. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
Remember Zeke Elliott’s 83-yd touchdown run versus the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2016? According to WFAA sports reporter Mike Leslie, Dallas Cowboys draftee Tyler Booker thinks Elliott’s game-winning touchdown is one of the most iconic plays in Cowboys history.
Listen
Missed last night’s Dallas Stars game versus the Colorado Avalanche? Get the rundown from local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Announced
You’re awesome — thank you so much for taking a moment to participate in our survey we ran on April 10. We’re excited to announce our winner. Drumroll please. Congrats to Karen W. Keep an eye out for future opportunities to share your thoughts and enter for a chance to win.
The car tech upgrades you need ahead of summer road trips for better, safer driving:
🗺️ No more phone in your cup holder — keep navigation instructions in your eyeline with a suction cup phone mount equipped with one-button release.
🔊 Skip plugging in your phone to activate CarPlay and use this wireless CarPlay adapter for a faster, more reliable bluetooth connection.
🚙 A front and rear dash cam can make all the difference in a fender bender — this one captures crystal-clear footage even at night.
📲 Everyone gets to charge their devices at once with a four-port car charger that’s here to end road trip squabbles.
🌸 Looking for an air freshener upgrade? This No. 1 best-selling wood air freshener looks chic on your sun visor.
I’m so excited about the future of the Public Market. In case you missed it, three new culinary concepts by chef Jenna Kinard and restaurateur Christian Moscoso will be going inside. You can bet I’ll be the first one in line to try them as soon as the doors open. Stay tuned for more.
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