William James Middle is among the 15 schools that will extend learning by 25 days. | Photo by FTWtoday
As part of the effort to improve education in the Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD), our school board recently approved a longer school year for 15 campuses. These campuses are called Additional Day School Year schools, or ADSY.
Each ADSY campus will add 25 four-hour summer enrichment days to its calendar, after regular, non-ADSY schools have already released for summer break on May 21, 2026.
Did your kids’ school make the list? Find out.
Funding for these extra school days will be provided by House Bill 3 if campuses meet specific requirements. Buses will continue to run, plus breakfast and lunch will still be provided to students. FWISD teachers are not required to work these extra school days, but voluntary participation will result in additional compensation.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 6
Banned Books Club: “Parable of the Sower” | 6-8 p.m. | Talking Animal Books, Grapevine | Cost of purchase | In case you haven’t read this one, no worries because there’ll be more opportunities — learn more about this repeating club and receive 15% off in-store purchase.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Candlelight: Tribute to Queen and The Beatles | 6:30-7:45 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden | $53+ | You know the tunes, you know the melodies — imagine hearing the biggest hits from two of the rock world’s most iconic bands in the glow of hundreds of candles.
Sip & Swipe IRL: Speed Dating Event | 7 p.m. | River’s Cocktail & Wine Bar | Cost of purchase | Grab free tickets online to check out one of FTW’s newest bars and possibly find a match — music bingo will follow the mixer.
Friday, Aug. 8
Celebrity Chef Dinner & Fundraiser With Chef Moose Benhamacht | 6-8 p.m. | Taste Community Restaurant, Arlington | $80+ | Meet the head chef of Arlington’s Cafe Americana — also known for reviving Campo Verde — and enjoy a specially curated menu to support the Taste Project.
Taylor Swift Tribute | 7 p.m. | Ridglea Theatre | $22+ | Join fellow Swifties and sing your heart out on “the unofficial Eras Tour,” with a performance by Aubrey Lynn — andyes, you should totally dress up.
A new mural hit the Eastside scene over the weekend. “Greetings from Fort Worth” can be found painted on the east wall of Smith’s Balloon Works and Homecoming HQ on South Perkins Street. Check out 30+ more colorful murals around town.
Cause
Vote now for one out of 14 nonprofits in Foodie Philanthropy’s 2027 Charity Vote. The winner will partner with Foodie Philanthropy — which will then help raise money for the charity. You may vote daily until Sunday, Aug. 10.
Plan Ahead
WFAA’s Paul Livengood shared that ticket sales for the INDYCAR Arlington Grand Prix open today. General admission starts at $35 to watch cars race AT&T Stadium, Globe Life Field, and Choctaw Stadium on March 13-15, 2026. (WFAA)
Eat
This Friday, stop by Whataburger between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. to enjoy a cheeseburger for 75 cents. The Texas burger chain invites guests to celebrate its 75th anniversary of selling its first-ever burger in Corpus Christi. Be sure to download the app ahead of time.
Real Estate
M2G Ventures — the firm behind Mule Alley and the Foundry District — has hired Chris Hanrattie as Managing Director + is looking to add hospitality to its repertoire. While specific details haven’t been disclosed about a hotel, we know that Hanrattie has worked to acquire 23 hotels in his career so far. (Dallas Business Journal)
Edu
This week, TCU announced the TCU for Texans financial aid. Eligible students could earn full tuition coverage + assistance for food and housing needs. To be eligible, students must be a Texas resident, eligible for the Pell Grant, an incoming first-year + their family’s adjusted gross income must be $70,000 or less.
Sports
During Monday night’s game, Josh Jung hit a walk-off homer in the 10th inning, securing the Rangers’ victory over the Yankees 8-5. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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