From lush gardens to elegant indoor spaces, every corner of the venue is ready to make your memories shine. | Photo courtesy of Fort Worth Botanic Garden
If you’re a reader who just got engaged — first of all, congratulations. Second, in the spirit of supporting all things local, we’ve rounded up 11 venues in town perfect for your special day.
Boston Seafood | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $110 | Join a small cooking class and get your hands on a crab salad, lobster sliders, and sea scallops with cider cream.
Friday, June 13
The Wiggles | 6 p.m. | Texas Hall, Arlington | $28+ | Dance and sing along with the colorful group as they perform for their “Bouncing Ball Tour.”
Saturday, June 14
Little Woodrow’s Belly Flop Contest | 5 p.m.-12 a.m. | Little Woodrow’s | Cost of purchase | Watch as participants show off their most creative and spectacular flops, judged on splash size, style, and crowd-pleasing creativity — free to watch, $10 to compete.
Sunday, June 15
Free Admission for Dads | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience | Cost of purchase | Bring your dad and learn about the life and legacy of The Duke, plus enjoy 15% off purchases at the John Wayne Stock & Supply retail store.
As Paco’s Mexican Cuisine’s lease comes to a close in Sundance Square, the business shared on social media that it has chosen not to renew its lease. Chef Paco Islas aims to refocus efforts on his latest concept, Shōgun Taqueria, which opened in April.
Shop
If you love trinkets, then check out North East Mall’s newest store Gashapon Bandai Official Shop. The Japanese toy store specializes in gashapon — vending machines that dispense themed toys from popular anime, manga, and video games. Toys include charms, figurines, and more. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Edu
$43.6 million. That is the deficit budget that Fort Worth ISD approved this week for the 2025-2026 school year. Leaders predict this number will shrink to $33 million with the help of House Bill 2 + a multi-year plan by the ISD’s financial team to better position the district financially. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
A countdown clock to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is now on display at DFW Airport. Travelers passing through Terminal D can now see — down to the second — when the international event begins next year. (FOX 4 DFW)
Listen
This week, the Dallas Mavericks hired Jay Triano as Jason Kidd’s second assistant coach behind Sean Sweeney. Does this guarantee Kidd will stick with Dallas’ basketball team? Listen to the opinions of the local experts with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Watch
This summer, a new Dallas Cowboys docuseries will hit Netflix. Stream “America’s Team: The Gambler and his Cowboys” starting Tuesday, Aug. 19. WFAA journalist Paul Livengood shares more news on X. (WFAA)
Real Estate
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Finance
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This week, we asked readers to share their memories from a local mall’s heyday.
Reader Melissa W. grew up going to Ridgmar Mall, then six years ago treated her daughter to a Build-a-Bear and SeaQuest for her first birthday. | Photo provided by reader Melissa W.
Reader Melissa W. recalled visiting Ridgmar Mall with her mom and making stuffed animals at Build-A-Bear, then hopping over to Limited Too to find an outfit that matched her new plush toy.
Reader Meri C. remembers taking her kids to the Caron Moore Dance Studio at the mall, and how packed it would get during the holidays.
An anonymous reader reminisced about riding bikes over the hills of the vacant land near Ridgmar Mall and watching the mall being built.
Another reader helped open a long-gone shoe store The Wild Pair in 1979 as store manager.
The Wrap
The Wrap
The 125th US Open kicks off today. The legendary American golfer Ben Hogan won four US Opens over six years. He spent much of his life in Fort Worth, including caddying at the Glen Garden Golf and Country Club (now closed) and founding the Ben Hogan Golf Equipment Company in 1953.
Today, a statue of Hogan can be seen at the Colonial Country Club, nicknamed “Hogan’s Alley” for the athlete’s five wins at the annual PGA Charles Schwab Tournament, previously known as the Colonial National Invitation.
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