Fonroche Lighting America has partnered with Fort Worth to supply more than 3,400 solar-powered streetlights across 30 neighborhoods. The project —which began in 2023 — aims to replace outdated or inoperable streetlights with solar panels in areas with high pedestrian activity, like schools, parks + community hubs.
In case you don’t remember, the French-founded lighting company moved its 20,088-sqft US headquarters to Fort Worth earlier this year. The streetlights will save the city millions in energy costs + provide consistent lighting 365 days per year — even during power outages.
Asked
Asked
Approximately how much money will the city save on annual energy costs with the installation of these solar streetlights?
A. $2 million B. $3 million C. $4 million D. $7 million
Belgian Beer Week | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Flying Saucer Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Head downtown for a week full of Belgian brews, flights, trivia, and more — today is $5 Belgian drafts all day long.
Tuesday, July 22
Ado World Tour | 8 p.m. | Dickies Arena | $59+ | You discovered this artist through “One Piece Film Red,” didn’t you?
Wednesday, July 23
“White Lotus” Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | PINSTACK Las Colinas, Irving | Cost of purchase | We just don’t think at this age, we’re meant to live an uncomfortable life — costumes are welcome.
Thursday, July 24
Zumba Master Class | 5-9 p.m. | The Marcelo’s Event Center | $5+ | Pay at the door to join Zumba instructor Laurie Leal for one — or both — fun dance workouts.
Friday, July 25
The Elton Johns | 9 p.m. | Tannahill’s Tavern and Music Hall | $29+ | The b**** is back — and by that we mean, a live tribute band will be in the Stockyards to perform smash hits like “Rocket Man” and “Bennie and The Jets.”
Do you find yourself frequenting Montgomery Plaza? You could move into this 2,220-sqft condo and cut yourself some miles. The home faces downtown and comes with private elevator access, climate-controlled parking, plus is a quick walk to restaurants like Sushi Axiom and P’tit Tea Maison.
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ICYMI — music stars Blake Shelton and Gwen Stefani were in the Stockyards last week. The celebrity couple enjoyed a meal at Los Vaqueros. See pictures, then check out previous celebrity sightings around Cowtown. (WFAA)
Film
We’re going back to Hogwarts. Filming is officially underway for HBO’s “Potter” series — a television adaptation of the iconic books and movies. With the expected release still years away, you can pass the time with a movie filmed in Panther City. (USA Today)
Real Estate
Get ready for new neighbors, DFW is growing. The area ranked No. 3 on Construction Coverage’s list of mid-sized metro areas building the most homes. The study determined the region is adding 22.2 new housing units for every 1,000 existing homes.
Try This
Do you know someone who puts the “bomb” in “bombshell?” While the country is still coming down from its collective “Love Island USA” hysteria, the producers are already looking for Season 8 applicants. If you’d like to see Fiji without the drama, DFW International Airport is a good place to start.
Drink
If you’re ready for a pumpkin spice latte, you’ll likely be waiting a few more weeks. The seasonal drink isn’t expected to return to Starbucks until late August, based on historic data. If you need something to sip on until then, we recommend exploring our local coffee shops. (USA TODAY)
Announced
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will come to an end in May 2026. Colbert announced the news during a taping last week. WFAA’s Emmy-winning reporter Scoop Jefferson shared more details. (WFAA)
Sports
Last week, the Texas Rangers sent pitcher Dane Dunning to the Atlanta Braves in exchange for reliever José Ruiz. Get more stories + this year’s top 30 prospect rankings from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
Looking to grow your business funds without the guesswork? Business Share Certificates from United Texas Credit Union are a smart, secure way to invest. Start with as little as $500, enjoy private insurance up to $250,000 per account + open as many certificates as you like. Start making smart money moves.*
Try This
Explore the vibrant sounds of Fort Worth with Amplify 817, the Fort Worth Public Library’s free local music streaming platform. With 100+ artists across diverse genres, it’s your gateway to discovering the city’s musical talents. Powered by community donations, Amplify 817 invites you to start listening.*
Throckmorton Street was named after the 12th governor of Texas. | Photo by @that_ldp
It’s safe to say that over the decades, FTW has been touched by countless historical figures and happenings — many of which have shaped the names of Cowtown’s buildings, parks, and streets. Today, let’s delve into the history of Fort Worth’s streets — specifically how they were named.
Throckmorton Street — named after James Webb Throckmorton, a veteran of the Mexican-American War who later worked as a physician, lawyer, and politician. He served as the 12th governor of Texas from 1866-1867.
Camp Bowie Boulevard — named after Camp Bowie, a World War I military camp that was constructed in 1917 bearing the name of infamous frontiersman Jim Bowie.
Burnett Tandy Drive — named after Anne Valliant Burnett Tandy, a rancher, art collector, and philanthropist who owned the Four Sixes Ranch and was the first female member of the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce.
Psst. Wondering what everyone bought during this year’s Prime Day? Here are the top most shopped items that The Buy team recommended — and some of them are still on sale:
👀 Slip into a soft pair of high-waisted leggings with NexiEpoch’s light-compression pair.
👀 It’s hard to say no to a two-in-one vacuum and mop roomba from iRobot, especially with features like “Clean While I’m Away.”
👀 Your under-sink storage space gets a lot more functional when you use these pull-out cabinet organizers that can fit around plumbing.
👀 Anker’s magnetic charging station charges devices two times as fast, all while replacing messy cords.
👀 The perfect lipstick doesn’t exi — ope, we nearly forgot about Clinique’s sheer, flattering Almost Lipstick.
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.
Last week, some readers got quizzical on some ice cream facts.
National Ice Cream Day was Sunday, July 20.
Photo by FTWtoday
33.9% of readers knew the most popular ice cream flavor in Texas is vanilla.
48.2% of you knew that Amorino Gelato serves its scoops in the shape of a flower.
39.3% of readers guessed the above flavor correctly — it’s Cookie Monster from Morgan’s Ice Cream.
The Wrap
The Wrap
While I’m not too familiar with Stephen Colbert, nor ever watched his late night show, I have gone to a live taping of “The Late Night with Seth Meyers.” It was May 2022 and the special guests were actor Sam Rockwell and none other than former Texas Rep. Beto O’Rourke. Such a cool experience — highly recommend if you’re ever in The Big Apple.
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