We are hopping into spring, and it’s time to spruce up those yards. One of the best ways to keep your garden growing in our humid subtropical climate is to plant native species.
Did you know there are over 100 plant species native to North Central Texas? With a rainbow of wildflowers, there are blooms for everybody — and for every bug.
The Fort Worth Pollinator Ambassadors, a group of government and nonprofit organizations, is working to support migratory pollinator insects — like monarch butterflies — in an initiative led by the National Wildlife Federation.
Breakaway Music Festival | Friday, April 4-Saturday, April 5 | 4-11 p.m. | Fair Park, Dallas | $45+ | Breakaway from the day-to-day with a weekend filled with dancing + EDM artists like Louis the Child, Zedd, and Afrojack.
1980s Dance Party | 8 p.m.-2 a.m. | The Rail | $15 | The 80s are back — don your best 1980s-themed outfits and dance to the sounds of Madonna, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran + more.
Saturday, April 5
Springfest | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Rahr Brewing | $30 | Registration gets you a custom pint glass, three beer samples, and a hot breakfast from Holy Frijole — stick around for the Easter market happening from 12-5 p.m.
Lasater Ranch Spring Celebration | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lasater Ranch, Crowley | Free | Don’t miss the opportunity for a kids Easter egg hunt, free food, shaved ice trucks, and activities for all ages.
Sunday, April 6
Tuning Fork Workshop | 7:30-9 p.m. | Embodii Crystals Express | $25 | Learn the art of tuning fork sound healing therapy to cleanse your chakras and relieve muscle tension.
Croissants: An Intensive Workshop | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Central Market | $99 | In this five-hour, intensive baking course, learn the art of baking classic butter, almond, ham + cheese, and three more types of croissants.
How’s your sourdough starter doing? If you answered “not great,” the Sourdough Sidekick — a smart device that automatically feeds your starter — may be for you. If you haven’t joined the fad quite yet, learn how to get started locally. (The Verge)
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Good news for brunch-goers: the price of eggs is finally declining. The wholesale price of a dozen eggs is down by 63% from its record high in February. But that’s just the wholesale price — we’ll believe it when we see it on the shelves. (Axios)
The Word
Over 40 words from around the world were added to the Oxford English Dictionary last month including “class,” meaning a general way of expressing approval. As in, “Today’s FTWtoday newsletter was class — you should tell a friend to subscribe.”
Holiday
Reese’s Peanut Butter Eggs or Cadbury Creme Eggs? It seems like Texas has chosen Reese’s, based on a nationwide candy study conducted by DoorDash. If you still need to fill your Easter baskets, stock up by hopping over to these local sweet shops.
Sports
$257.24. That’s how much it costs, on average, for a family to attend a Texas Rangers game. The cost puts Globe Life Field at No. 23 on Action’s recent ranking of the best and worst value stadiums for families, considering costs like ticket prices + parking rates.
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WFAA reporter Sydney Persingshared Forbes’s 2025 list of “Public New Ivies,” which includes the University of Texas in Austin.Shoutout to our friends over at ATXtoday.
Listen
Anthony Davis played his best game for the Dallas Mavericks this week, scoring 34 points with 15 rebounds and five blocks. Learn how he silenced the local experts over at LockedOn daily podcasts.
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$100. That’s how much you can save on the HP Smart Tank 7602 printer for a limited time. Plus, you’ll get free shipping + two years of ink. Order it now.*
Finance
Could you save an extra $1,300 a year? A 2024 survey found that switching car insurance providers could save you that much money annually. What would you do with the extra cash? (We see a “White Lotus"-esque vacation in our future.) See if you could save.*
City Guide
City Guide
☀️ Where to enjoy patio weather
Bring your dog and grab a seat on the patio for cold drinks, live music, and delicious food. | Photo by @birdiessocialclub
Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Whether it be for live music, views, aesthetics and decor, cocktails, or just enjoying the nice weather, there’s a patio for every occasion. Here are 50 of our favorite places for outdoor dining in Fort Worth.
Atíco Fort Worth
Head to the 6th floor of the SpringHill Suites by Marriott to try dishes like salami flatbread, Ibérico ham, and grilled fish on this rooftop bar.
Rogers Roundhouse
Craft beers, quirky cocktails + Tex-Mex staples, featuring a railroad-inspired aesthetic and an industrial-style patio.
Saint-Emilion Restaurant
Enjoy a three-course French tasting menu with wine pairings on the patio of this converted brick house that The Dallas Morning News listed as a hot spot to try this month.
A pair of 5” lined track shorts from lululemon. Designed for running, the shorts have a built-in liner for extra coverage and wick away sweat fast. Psst — these Soothfeel athletic shorts are a great workout option, too.
A coffee rave? Those are two of my favorite things. They’re on the rise in Europe and the US right now, and I know of one near TCU that’ll get your blood pumping by 10 a.m. Check out Sunrise Sessions at Ampersand. Listen to live house music while sipping on a signature butter brew latte. I hope to see you there.
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