Buck up — it’s gonna be a wild ride. | Photo by @gator_glass_photography
This Saturday, July 26 is the National Day of the American Cowboy — a day that honors the contributions of cowboys and cowgirls to American culture and heritage.
Today, to honor all the American cowfolk of our past and present, we wrangled up our tips and tricks on becoming one so you, too, can celebrate — and be celebrated.
Step 1: What to wear
Every good cowboy and cowgirl knows the proper uniform: hat, boots, and belt. For your hat — AKA your crown — visit The Best Hat Store. From felt hats to straw ones, The Best Hat Store can shape your pick to your preference.
Step 2: What to do
To compete in this day and age, you’re going to need a lot more than the right get-up. Consider taking riding lessons at Benbrook Stables.
Pat Byrne | 8 p.m. | The Post | $25+ | Byrne is an Irish folk singer-songwriter who was crowned the winner of the first series of “The Voice” in Ireland — he is now based out of Austin.
Thursday, July 24
Thursday Supplier Spotlight | 6 p.m. | Southside Cellar | Cost of purchase | Have you ever wanted to hear more from Maple Branch Craft Brewery owner Stuart Maples on the brand, the brews, and the future of the brewery in the Foundry District?
Candlelight: Tribute to Coldplay | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $66+ | No kiss cams — hurry and grab tickets to hear “Clocks” and “Speed of Sound” during this multi-sensory experience because Zone A is already sold out.
Friday, July 25
Family Movie Mornings: “Shark Tale” | 9 a.m. | Fort Worth Museum of History and Science, Omni Theater | $12+ | Wake the kiddos up because this week’s family favorite film is “Shark Tale” — in accordance with Shark Week.
Watermelon Day | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Russell Farm, Burleson | Free | Don’t miss out on free slices of watermelon, water activities, and arts and crafts — make sure to register online beforehand.
Saturday, July 26
Run + Brunch | 8:30 a.m. | Winslow’s Wine Cafe | $45+ | Attend a 5K social run through the beautiful Cultural District, then afterwards enjoy a brunch of eggs, breakfast potatoes, bacon, sausage, French toast, fresh fruit, and pastries.
National Day of the American Cowboy | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. | John Wayne: An American Experience | $20+ | Wear your cowboy hat and receive $2 off admission + enjoy all-day activities inside and outside the museum to honor American cowboy culture in the famous Stockyards.
Pacaso plans to expand to Italy. | Photo provided by Pacaso
How do you follow a record-setting year? By getting stronger.
Take Pacaso. Their real estate co-ownership tech set records in Paris and London in 2024. No surprise. Coldwell Banker says 40% of wealthy Americans plan to buy abroad within a year, so Pacaso’s planned Italy expansion is big.
They’ve already made $110 million+ in gross profits to date, including 41% YoY growth last year. (They even reserved the Nasdaq ticker PCSO.) And you can invest for $2.90/share. †‡
This month, a new chic dining experience opened up on Throckmorton downtown. Polanco is an upscale restaurant now serving dishes inspired by the Mexico City neighborhood. Look into entrees, such as the arrachera antara or aguachile carnivoro. (PaperCity Magazine)
Real Estate
An entire block downtown is listed for sale. Citadel Partners is listing 801 and 811 Calhoun Street — near the convention center and the expanding A&M campus. No height restrictions and the flexible zoning area make it suitable a high-density development, such as residential, office, or mixed-use. (Dallas Business Journal)
Plan Ahead
On Sunday, Oct. 19, the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation will present Shooting with the Chefs. Attendees can participate in a clay shooting competition, enter raffles, and network with local chefs. Registration opens Friday, Aug. 1. Proceeds will benefit culinary programs + scholarships.
Legacy
Heavy metal legend Ozzy Osbourne died yesterday. The Black Sabbath frontman was 76 years old. WFAA reporter Jason Whitely reshared the news station’s article.
Civic
Last week, we shared the city’s four finalists for next police chief. One of them just withdrew her application. Emada Tingirides has been promoted to Assistant Chief as the Director of the Office of Operations with the LAPD + will be the first Black woman to hold the title.
Sports
The Texas Rangers have signed on first-round pick shortstop Gavin Fien from Temecula, CA. The team has now officially signed on four of the players they selected during this year’s draft. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Real Estate
This single-family rental community in Princeton features smart home tech with high-end finishes, private yards, and access to 20,000 sqft of top-notch amenities (hello, resort-style pool and coworking spaces). Low-maintenance living with serious style starts here. Schedule a tour.*
Community
Do you need hiring help? We’ve got your back. Post your open roles on the FTWtoday Job Board + get connected with local candidates quickly and efficiently. Pssst — did we mention it’s free?
Post of the Day
Editor Elizabeth here — and yes, this is an extremely accurate depiction of me anytime I come within five feet of a Texas Twinkie from Roy Hutchins BBQ.
How hilarious is it that the local barbecue restaurant took that now-infamous moment between two secret lovebirds and turned it into a meme? Well played, Roy Hutchins. Now I’m just waiting to see which Fort Worth biz jumps on the trend next.
Oh yeah — and if you’ve never had a Texas Twinkie before, I highly suggest you get your hands on one as soon as you can — err, respectfully.
Teva’s original universal sandal, now 50% off on Nordstrom Rack. A cushioned footbed + adjustable canvas straps make this a hikeable, wadeable, walkable sandal that will see you through all of your outdoor summer adventures.
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.
I couldn’t resist sharing today’s Post of the Day. The Fort Worth Star-Telegram did some extra digging to find out if it is legal in Texas to date a coworker or supervisor. It is, in fact, perfectly legal. Currently, no state law bans workplace relationships between bosses and employees, but it’s often required that you disclose the relationship with HR. That way, you don’t accidentally find yourself in a love triangle with someone’s spouse.
There are currently no regulations about having a love affair with a Texas Twinkie either, and for that, we’re grateful.
‡This is a paid advertisement for Pacaso’s Regulation A offering. Please read the offering circular at invest.pacaso.com. Reserving a ticker symbol is not a guarantee that the company will go public. Listing on the NASDAQ is subject to approvals. Under Regulation A+, a company has the ability to change its share price by up to 20%, without requalifying the offering with the SEC.
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