The city of Fort Worth announced its “Beat the Heat” program. Residents have free access to four cooling centers across town where they can rest and take comfort in air conditioning.
Como Community Center
Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center
Northside Community Center
Worth Heights Community Center
Plus, all library branches offer a place to cool down during normal business hours. Also — spread the word to people experiencing homelessness that they can seek AC + more resources at Community Crossroads, Union Gospel Mission, True Worth Place, or Presbyterian Night Shelter.
Asked
Asked
When were Fort Worth’s hottest days on record?
A. July 18 + July 19, 1979 B. June 26 + June 27, 1980 C. July 18 + July 19, 1989 D. June 26 + June 27, 1990
Hot Sounds of Summer Concert | 7:30-9 p.m. | Mayor Vera Calvin Plaza in Old Town, Burleson | Free | Don’t miss the last night of the Hot Sounds of Summer concert series — enjoy music from the songwriter Dolan.
Saturday, July 5
Red Not Chili Peppers | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall | $14+ | Rock out with a Red Hot Chili Peppers tribute band and watch them perform their versions of “Can’t Stop” and “Californication.”
Sunday, July 6
Drawing from the Collection for Children | 2 p.m. | The Modern | Free | You and your kids ages 5-12 are encouraged to arrive early to sign up for an informal guided drawing class led by artist Kris Wright.
Monday, July 7
Teen Time at the Library | 5-6 p.m. | Aledo Public Library | Free | Middle and high schoolers can beat the heat with snacks and learning about photography, comics, and embellished photos.
Independence Day. America has been celebrating this day for 249 years since the Declaration of Independence was formally adopted on July 4, 1776. Round up your family and friends and check out this list of fireworks shows across DFW. Fun fact — it’s also Joe T. Garcia’s 90th anniversary.
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In honor of Joe T’s 90th anniversary of being open, WFAA journalist Paul Livengood shared 90 celebrities who have dined at the famous Tex-Mex restaurant — stars like Tanya Tucker, Elvis Presley, Paul McCartney, and Kesha. (WFAA)
Drink
$2.99. That’s the average cost of a regular cup of black coffee in Texas. While we can’t guarantee prices will be cheaper in Fort Worth, we can guarantee that the city’s coffee offerings are far from regular — just check out our guide to local coffee shops. (Coffeeness)
Pets
If you’re looking to add a dog to the family, a Löwchen will cost you a pretty penny. The little lion dogs were named the most expensive breed, sometimes costing $10,000+. A more affordable option would be to find your furever friend at a local shelter like the Humane Society of North Texas. (Mental Floss)
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Recently, we asked y’all a very philosophical question about hot dogs. And the results are in. We received 75+ reader responses + one reader in particular gave us food for thought: “Technically, yes. Culturally, no. Existentially? It’s a hot dog. And maybe that’s enough.”
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This week, the Texas Rangers won in two of three blowouts to take the series against the Baltimore Orioles. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts with Locked On Rangers’ daily podcast episodes.
Post of the Day
Winslow Foundation is a local nonprofit that supports animal rescues in Tarrant County. This week, it announced a partnership with Fort Worth Animal Care + Control as an official “Chip Spot” — just in time for the Fourth of July.
If you find a lost dog or cat, no need to head to a vet or shelter. Stop at Winslow’s Wine Cafe and a team member will use a microchip scanner to help reconnect furry friends with their families.
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I love what the Winslow Foundation is doing. More pets go missing on the Fourth of July than on any other day of the year. In fact, the Animal Care + Control sees about a 40% increase in calls for lost pets on the holiday.
Also — the city of Fort Worth posted more tips on keeping pets safe from the stress of fireworks, like keeping them inside a safe space with familiar comforts — even masking the noise with soothing music. Just in case, an AirTag can bring some peace of mind.
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