Did you know? Parker McCollum wrote his first song at the age of 13. | Photo by Chris Kleinmeier
Parker McCollum is bringing his Texas-sized talent to the Dos Equis Pavilion on Saturday, July 19.
Here are a couple things we love about this Gold Chain Cowboy:
His Texas roots. We loved the influence his ranch-raising had on his music.
His wife. McCollum wrote a song to propose to his wife, Hallie Ray Light. Our friends over at NASHtoday had the chance to ask him about his songwriting inspirations. Give it a read.
One dollar of every ticket sold will be donated to The Ruger Fund, which benefits the charities close to McCollum’s heart.
Knit/Crochet Circle | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Grapevine Public Library, Grapevine | Free | Drop by this casual gathering for teens and adults of all skill levels — no registration necessary.
Tuesday, July 15
New Summer Films + Family Movie Mornings | 3:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Omni Theater | $12.50+ | Experience new documentaries in 8K — today’s showing is “Wild Rescue,” about animals given a second chance at a wild life.
“The Wiz” | Tuesday, July 15-Sunday, July 20 | Times vary | Bass Performance Hall | $50+ | I don’t think we’re in Cowtown anymore. The Tony Award-winning “Best Musical” is coming to Fort Worth — it’s “The Wizard of Oz” with a twist.
Wednesday, July 16
Amanda Victoria | 5-8 p.m. | Sundance Square Plaza | Free | Enjoy live music from this local artist known for her “drama pop” style.
Brandan Robertson | 7 p.m. | 6720 W. Elizabeth Ln. | Free | Celebrate the release of this pastor’s latest book, “Queer & Christian.”
Thursday, July 17
Couples Cook: Beef Wellington | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $111 | Learn how to make a multi-course dinner featuring beef wellington.
Friday, July 18
Free Fridays | 10 a.m.-8 p.m. | The Modern | Free | Admission is free and the museum is open late — beat the heat and see some art.
Fort Worth’s LanCarte Commercial Real Estate is now handling leasing for four major buildings owned by the billionaire Bass family. The properties located in Sundance Square include the Schwarz Building — which houses a new women-focused coworking space called The Maven. (Dallas Business Journal)
Legacy
Former Tarrant County Commissioner Gary Fickes has died. Fickes described his 18 years as a commissioner as “The most incredible and rewarding job of my life.” He also served as the Southlake mayor from 1989 to 1996. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
The Dallas Stars just shipped off Matt Dumba to Penguins. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Stars with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
One year from now, we’ll be close to crowning the winner of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. AT&T Stadium is hosting nine matches, and is one of 16 host venues across North America. If you want to watch the action away from Cowtown, we heard Kansas City has some pretty good barbecue.
Mansion Monday
Spitting dolphins. That certainly caught our attention when we peeked at the pool of this mansion located in the gated Mira Vista Country Club. While you’re snooping, did you notice the ceiling of the main bedroom?
Watch
AMC Stubs members can now enjoy 50% off movie tickets and concession deals on Tuesdays + Wednesdays in a new deal that replaces $5 movie tickets on Tuesdays. Save this for a rainy day, but while the skies are clear, head to Coyote Drive-In for a star-lit screening. (Variety)
Weather
Anyone else feeling the heat? Temperatures are climbing towards the triple digits this week. Stay in the know with meteorologist Greg Fields on X.
Take in a show inside the orange-y bricks of Dickies Arena. | Photo by FTWtoday
Can’t make Parker McCollum’s show this weekend? No worries — we’ve got over 20 upcoming shows headed for North Texas.
Goo Goo Dolls | Wednesday, July 16 | Dickies Arena | Revisit all that aughts angst with opening act Dashboard Confessional.
The Fray | Friday, July 25 | South Side Ballroom | It’s the 20th anniversary of “How to Save a Life.” Get nostalgic at this performance with special guest The Strike.
My Chemical Romance | Saturday, Aug. 2 | Globe Life Field | Long live “The Black Parade,” long live emo, long live MCR.
The Weeknd | Wednesday, Aug. 27 | AT&T Stadium | “Save Your Tears” for this megastar’s performance, joined by Playboi Carti and Mike Dean.
Jonas Brothers | Sunday, Aug. 31 | Dos Equis Pavillion | We’re a “Sucker” for this brotherly boy band bringing 20 years of pop perfection.
Lainey Wilson | Friday, Sept. 19 | Dickies Arena | Lainey Wilson is bringing her bell-bottoms and boot-stompin’ hits, and y’all better believe it’s gonna be a honky-tonk good time.
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.
How many people attended the Parker County Peach Festival in 2024?
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The Wrap
The Wrap
If you need a Monday morning pick-me-up, I spent my coffee break watching volunteers unload rescued pets from a plane. Over 100 cats and dogs landed at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport after being rescued from the flooded areas in Central Texas.
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