Earlier this summer, we asked our readers to predict what the drink of summer 2025 would be. Only 22% answered sauvignon blanc and jalapeños. With both Today and Texas Monthly spotlighting the spicy libation, it was enough to make us want to try one anyway.
Editor Elizabeth here. Last week, I visited Hudson House to investigate this so-called “Spicy Sauvy B.” When ordering, the server asked, “Did you get that from TikTok?”
Kind of.
The verdict? It’s exactly what it sounds like: a crisp glass of wine with a jalapeño kick. But fair warning — it got spicier the more I sipped.
Try this at your next outing and tell us what you think.
Events
Events
Monday, Aug. 4
Koe Wetzel and Friends Benefit Concert | 6:30 p.m. | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving | $35+ | The “Stronger Together” benefit concert will help those affected by the Central Texas floods, featuring musical guests such as Colby Kooper and Casey Donahew.
Tuesday, Aug. 5
Dolly Parton Lookalike Contest | 5-7 p.m. | Truck Yard | $7 | Well, darling — don your biggest blonde wig and sparkly outfit and see if you can out-Dolly the other impersonators for the top prize.
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Friends Summer Book Sale | Wednesday, Aug. 6-Saturday, Aug. 9 | Times vary | Bedford Public Library, Bedford | $10+ | Pay $10 for a preview of the sale, then come back for free Thursday through Saturday for a bargain on books, DVDs, and puzzles.
Thursday, Aug. 7
North Texas Job Fair | 11 a.m. | Globe Life Field, Arlington | Free | Hundreds of employers from industries such as agriculture, healthcare, finance, and IT will be on-site — registration is required and business attire is recommended as some companies will interview and hire on the spot.
Friday, Aug. 8
Los Lonely Boys | 10 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $20+ | Editor Elizabeth here: I saw Los Lonely Boys three years ago open up for The Who at American Airlines Center, and they were awesome.
See that picture above? Imagine getting one of those in the mail. No, not the jellyfish. USPS is hosting a vote through the end of September to bring back some of its most popular stamps, with options including Pixar characters, American history, and birthday shoutouts. Have your say.
Mansion Monday
We’re admiring this charming 1930s, 2,860-sqft, Tudor-style home near TCU, with its arched doorways, a sun room, and stainless steel countertops in the kitchen. The design on the staircase gives it that extra pizzazz. Bonus — it even comes with a detached garage.
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Beyoncé ended her Cowboy Carter tour with a nostalgic surprise, reuniting Destiny’s Child to sing a medley of their greatest hits. While we couldn’t be there in Las Vegas when it happened, you’ll find us performing the encore at Yupp’s. (Variety)
Featured
97 West Kitchen + Bar of Hotel Dover made OpenTable and KAYAK’s first-ever “Top 100 Hotel Restaurants in America” list. The report highlights hotel dining’s influence on travel, with 38% of surveyed diners saying they’ve chosen a hotel specifically for its restaurant.
Quoted
Last week, WFAA’s Pete Delkus declared “the gates of hell were wide open” after North Texas reached its first triple-digit temperature and hottest day of the year. Good news — they may have shut. Our favorite weatherman’s 14-day forecast looks much cooler.
Sports
Is Micah Parsons next to leave? Last week, the Dallas Cowboys’ defensive end requested a trade from the team. Get the biggest stories ahead of the 2025-2026 season from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s podcasts.
Real Estate
Welcome to The Harden at Public Market — a boutique 62+ independent living community in the heart of Fort Worth. Now leasing, The Harden offers smart, spacious apartments, resort-style amenities, and walkable access to culture, dining, and healthcare. Schedule a tour and see what makes it feel like home.*
Job
Are you the one we’re looking for? We’re on the hunt for a sales-driven leader to help us land significant brand partnerships at a national scale as a Sales Executive. From a competitive benefits package to 401k matching, we’re a pretty amazing company to work for. Join our team and apply today.
The overall cost of living in Fort Worth is lower than the national average.
| Photo by @duchessdjlove
Let’s talk about the cost of living in Fort Worth. The median household income in Tarrant County is $80,043 according to the US Census Bureau. State-wise, Texas is No. 23 in the country for median income at ~$42,329 per household. Nice — we are well above the state average.
But just how expensive do we compare to Austin (Hey ATXtoday)? Is it cheaper elsewhere? Let’s crunch the numbers.
Fort Worth’s cost vs. Austin’s cost
At a glance, you can get a good sense of Fort Worth’s cost by comparing it to our neighbors. We took a look at the cost of living in Fort Worth compared to Austin. Here’s what we found:
The cost of living is 29.1% higher in the state capital.
To maintain our standard of living, we would need to bring in $64,571 to our Austin household.
The average cost of housing in Austin is a staggering 88% higher than Fort Worth.
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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, we quizzed readers on Fort Worth’s sign, and we stumped the majority.
Downtown Fort Worth Skyline
Photo by Joseph Haubert
If Fort Worth’s origins trace back to June 6, 1849, when Major Ripley A. Arnold raised a US flag establishing “Camp Worth,” that would make Cowtown a Gemini. Only 33.3% of subscribers guessed correctly.
We also asked readers to share a favorite birthday memory, and three stood out to us the most.
Kathy B. said she enjoyed dinner at Campisi’s one year.
Pjae S. introduced her kids to the cattle drive in the Stockyards.
Who remembers The Balcony on Camp Bowie? Debi W. enjoyed a juicy tenderloin topped with crab meat and bearnaise sauce, and a Grand Marnier soufflé for dessert. Yum!
The Wrap
The Wrap
Today is... my 31st birthday! As much as I’d love to dive headfirst into a Grand Marnier soufflé, I think a La La Land latte and a bundtlet from Nothing Bundt Cakes will satisfy me just fine. You can get those, as well as 13 other freebies, on your birthday. So if you need me, I’ll be spending the day skipping all across town and going down that list.
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