In November 2017, Raymond E. Curtis Elementary in Weatherford unveiled brand-new playground equipment and surfacing to make the area more accessible to all students.
Today, the playground has been ranked in the “10 Best Inclusive School Playgrounds in America.” At No. 5, it ranks as one of the best for its accessible ramps and gliders, sound boards, and inclusive climbing equipment.
Cynthia’s Latin Show | 8 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge | Free | Doors open at 7 p.m. for a Latin-inspired live performance.
Tuesday, July 8
Beer and Chocolate Pairing with Collin Zreet | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Central Market | $75 | Try four different chocolate bars paired with four beers with the craft beer enthusiast — name a better duo, we’ll wait.
Wednesday, July 9
Let’s Ride the Storytime Train! | 9:30-11 a.m. | Fort Worth T&P Station | Free | Join Trinity Metro and the Fort Worth Public Library every Wednesday and Saturday this month to hear celebrity guest speakers and receive free books for kids.
Thursday, July 10
Summer Concert Series | 6-9 p.m. | Lynn Creek Park, Grand Prairie | $0-20 | Bring your lawn chairs and grab a bite from local food trucks while listening to live music performances — the event is free for Grand Prairie residents.
Friday, July 11
Hotel Movie Night | 5-9 p.m. | Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown | Cost of purchase | Talk to us, Goose — enjoy a special viewing of “Top Gun Maverick” with themed cocktails by Acre Distillery.
Saturday, July 12
Clay Walker | 10 p.m.-12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | Welcome the “Live Until I Die” singer from Beaumont to the stage of the world’s largest honky-tonk.
An estimated 100 billion gallons of rainwater fell during the Fourth of July downpours in Kerr County. The Texas Tribune has created a guide for how to help — donations to the Kerr County Flood Relief Fund will benefit rescue + recovery efforts in the region, and there are also various local organizations looking for contributions.
Mansion Monday
This home rests in the gated community of Montserrat + it’s got a heated diving pool in its backyard. The 5,080-sqft residence — built by Braswell Custom Homes — also features a circle driveway, an outdoor pool bathroom, and a main bedroom fireplace.
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Would you try a spicy mango-flavored pickle? How about a strawberry cheesecake-flavored pickle? Supposedly pickles of any kind are the unofficial snack of the summer. Host of WFAA’s “Good Morning Texas” Erin Hunter spoke with the founder of Glorious Gherkins Latoya Moppins to review her wacky flavor combos.
Outdoors
Going camping soon? Hipcamp allows you to browse campsites by location, date, and even party size. It looks like 4R Ranch Winery Campsite in Muenster has availability this weekend for two — and a winery.
No. 31. That’s where Texas ranked on WalletHub’s list of states with the highest cost of childcare. Allow us to help offset some of those costs with our guide to Fort Worth Public Library perks.
Shop
Pre-coffee Costco run? Executive members now have that option, thanks to the supermarket’s extended hours that went into effect last week. Executive members in Fort Worth can now access the Overton Ridge Costco Warehouse at 9 a.m., Monday-Sunday. (Axios)
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Real Estate
Tired of settling? At The Harden at Public Market, smart tech, resort-style amenities, and a walkable Fort Worth location are just the beginning for active older adults. Pre-leasing has officially begun — see what your next home could look like.*
Try This
Bored of the usual Thursday routine? Head to Second Thursdays at the Carter this Thursday, July 10. Dive into the world of Fort Worth’s Gentling brothers with live electric violin, silhouette portraits, art-making, and a “Marie Antoinette” screening. Save your spot.*
Sports
The Texas Rangers’ four-game series versus the Los Angeles Angels starts tonight at Angel Stadium in LA. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the 2023 World Series champs with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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🏙️ On Mondays, we play tourist
Cruise around Cowtown in style with a segway tour. | Photo by @valeriecollins
Whether you’re a lifelong Fort Worthian longing to embrace your inner tourist, or you have a limited amount of time in Cowtown, here are 16 tours guaranteed to show you the sights you want to see. Fort Worth Tours | $75-$130
Local historian Dawson Granade leads this guided tour that features 25+ sites, including the Tarrant County Courthouse, Thistle Hill, and LaGrave Field.
TX Whiskey Tours | $27+
Experience the largest whiskey distillery west of the Mississippi, located on the historic former grounds of the Glen Garden Country Club. The tour explores the art and science of whiskey distilling.
Horseback Stockyards Trail Rides | $75+
Ride through the city like a real cowboy or cowgirl, with a relaxing trail ride down the Old Chisholm Trail.
What tour did we miss? If you know a tour that’s not on the list, guide us in the right direction using this survey.
A magnetic spice storage rack for your fridge. Stock with oils, spices, or go-to cleaning supplies to save valuable counter space + bring your kitchen organization to a whole new level.
Psst — It’s 28% off today as part of an early Amazon Prime Day sale. Check back tomorrow to see which Prime Day sales we think are worth The Buy.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Two local moms are making it easier for kids and parents to find children’s books. Jenny Holmes and Lori Hart created Story Finders Books — a subscription service where parents and kids can complete a survey and get two books delivered each month for $35. See the most popular children’s books of last year.
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