Swimply — it’s like Airbnb for private pools. Whether you’re looking to beat the Texas heat or just make the most of summer, we’ve rounded up a few top-rated ready-to-rent pools that are bound to suit your swimming style.
Cascade Cove | $31+ per hour
This highly rebooked pool is perfect for family gatherings and parties. Upgrade your experience to gain access to the inflatable movie screen, fire pit, or gas grill.
Sanctuary on half an acre | $33+ per hour
Imagine a vast backyard space perfect for swimming and outdoor games, such as life-size Jenga and cornhole. Upgrade your experience with $20 private swim lessons.
Secluded Escape | $36+ per hour
The 20x45-ft pool features a shallow wading area, a diving board, and a water slide, perfect for both relaxing and having fun. Year-round Oasis | $55+ per hour
Nestled on scenic land, the pool offers breathtaking views you won’t find anywhere else.
A. Give me all of the water sports B. Cocktail in hand and no splashing, please C. Lap swimming — Michael Phelps has nothing on me D. I’m more of a night swimmer E. Hey, do you wanna play mermaids?
Texas Rangers | 7:05 p.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $11+ | Take me out to the ballgame, take me out with the crowd — watch the Rangers attempt to strike out the Oakland Athletics during Oklahoma State University Community Night.
Wednesday, July 23
Darron Williams Band | 8 p.m. | Willhoite’s, Grapevine | Cost of purchase | Check the full lineup of music for July on Willhoite’s Instagram and don’t forget karaoke is every Tuesday at 8 p.m.
Thursday, July 24
Junk Journaling | 5:30 p.m. | Benbrook Public Library | Free | Join the DFW Junk Journal Club and get inspired — junk journaling is a therapeutic hobby that blends journaling and scrapbooking using repurposed materials and objects.
Gua Sha Master Class | 6-7:30 p.m. | FACE FOUNDRIÉ | $42 | Your ticket includes a cleansed neck, shoulder massage, and a Gua Sha class while you sip and snack — all attendees will leave with a complimentary goodie bag.
Friday, July 25
Pure Barre x Athleta Free Pop-Up Class | 9 a.m. | Athleta, Southlake Town Square | Cost of purchase | Grab tickets for a complimentary Pure Barre class, then enjoy discounted Athleta apparel — bring your own mat and a friend.
VIP Cocktail Hour + 20% Savings | 5 p.m. | Diamonds Direct | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the newly opened diamonds store with an evening of shopping discounted merchandise and sipping beer, wine, or a Saint Spritz.
Yesterday kicked off a 30-day special session led by Gov. Greg Abbott. Lawmakers will discuss 20 items, including flood control, redistricting, and THC regulation in hemp products. Forward this to a friend and tell them to subscribe to FTWtoday if they want to stay in the loop. (The Dallas Morning News)
Concert
Country music artist Parker McCollum — who performed at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas this past weekend — has announced a New Year’s Eve show at Dickies Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 31, at 8:30 p.m. Sounds like a great way to ring in the new year if you ask us.Tickets go on sale this Friday. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Coming Soon
A new adventure-themed park is headed to the Grapevine Mills mall. Dig World is an interactive park that’ll feature excavator digs, mini pond fishing, a UTV course, skid steer track, and a 40-ft boom lift. It is set to open early next year. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Ranked
Two Fort Worth suburbs have been ranked on Go Banking Rates’ 2025 list of America’s 50 Wealthiest Suburbs — Southlake at No. 7 and Colleyville at No. 47. Other Texas towns on the list include University Park in Dallas and West University Place near Houston. (Go Banking Rates)
Plan Ahead
PBR announced that its 2026 Championship Finals will return to Dickies Arena. It was originally set for AT&T Stadium, but it would coincide with the 2026 FIFA World Cup. General tickets go on sale Saturday, Aug. 25. (WFAA)
Drink
The Fort Worth-born, Jalisco-crafted tequila brand La Pulga is now available to buy in Florida and Colorado. Owners of La Pulga partnered with a Florida company Green Light Distribution — which focuses on growing small craft brands. Find a bottle near you before National Tequila Day this Thursday. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Real Estate
Whether you’re in the market for a new home, a second home, or an investment property, LEAGUE Real Estate’s current listings lineup has something for everyone.Bookmark this page.*
Sports
Dallas golfer Scottie Scheffler won the British Open this weekend in Northern Ireland. With victories now at the Masters, PGA Championship, and Open Championship, Scheffler is just one U.S. Open title away from completing golf’s career Grand Slam. (The Dallas Morning News)
Watch
Watch a short clip of the Dallas Cowboys buses rolling up to training camp at the River Ridge Playing Fields in Oxnard, CA. Follow WFAA sportscaster Jonah Javad for more Dallas sports updates.
Listen
Can’t make it out to Globe Life Field this week to watch the Texas Rangers play against the Athletics? The local experts at Locked On podcasts got you covered. Catch up now with their daily Locked On Rangers podcast episodes.
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Ah — who doesn’t love the feeling of going out and buying brand-new school supplies? Do you remember the feeling? Well, it’s almost that time because many Fort Worth area schools have announced their first day of school next month. Fort Worth, Crowley, and Lake Worth ISDs start on Tuesday, Aug. 12, while some public charter schools begin earlier than that. Check the dates.
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