Brothers Osborne won duo of the year at the 58th annual Academy of Country Music Awards on May 11 at the Ford Center in Frisco. | Photo by Chris Pizzello via AP Photo
Between the Country Music Awards, PBR, and the filming of Taylor Sheridan’s hit TV show “Landman” — North Texas has turned into a hotspot for sighting celebrities.
Here’s where the rich and famous are hanging out across North Texas.
Brothers Osbourne | Sushi Marquee
Country singers T.J. and John Osborne, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde, and Jordan Davis were seen at the sushi spot during their trip to Frisco for the ACM Awards last month. If you’re wondering what they ordered, they reportedly ate wagyu spring rolls, jalapeno poppers, and avocado bombs.
Martha Stewart | Rise
The television personality and writer was spotted dining at Rise last month while in town for a speaking engagement for SMU’s Tate Lecture Series. Martha dined alongside a Martha Stewart Living staffer, Claudia Lieto-McKenna, and ate what looks to be the spinach souffle.
Post Malone + Jelly Roll | Koe Wetzel’s Riot Room
Besides the obvious (Koe Wetzel), two of country music’s biggest names stopped by the West 7th bar after Jelly Roll headlined a charity event at Billy Bob’s Texas. No reports on what they ordered, but the two later released a duet together called “Losers.”
Rank your favorites from the 2025 Big Tex Choice Awards finalists.
The Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake is in the No. 1 spot right now for readers’ favorite sweet finalist. | Photo by State Fair of Texas
Last week, we asked readers to rank the finalists from the Big Tex Choice Awards, and so far here are the dishes that are in the lead. See if you can push your favorites to the top before the winners are announced on Friday, Aug. 22.
Right now, the Brisket + Brew Stuffed Pretzels are dominating the “Savory” category.
Next, readers are dying to try the Dubai Chocolate Cheesecake in the “Sweet” category.
And last, the Cookie Chaos Milkshake is leading the “Sipper” category.
Savory and Sweet Crepes | 6:30-9 p.m. | Central Market | $90 | Join a small class and learn to create this delicate French dish — featured flavors include spinach-filled, lemon souffle, and crepes suzette.
Wednesday, Aug. 13
Crochet Club | 6-7 p.m. | Kava Culture | Cost of purchase | Learn a new skill this week, or relax and finish that one crochet project you’ve been putting off — also, try out a new elixir like the Mango Bango.
Hannah Owens | 8 p.m. | Magnolia Motor Lounge | Free | The local songwriter is back, and she’s bringing her friends to help her throw the first Throwback Country Night.
Thursday, Aug. 14
TCU Women’s Soccer | 7-9 p.m. | Garvey-Rosenthal Soccer Stadium | $16+ | Watch the Horned Frogs dribble a soccer ball around the Pepperdine Waves.
Friday, Aug. 15
Lucchese Live & Local | Friday, Aug. 15-Friday, Nov. 14 | 6:30 | The District at Willow Park, Willow Park | Free admission | Every Friday, kick off your weekend and experience an up-and-coming local artist — check out our recap on Instagram.
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Ahh, it’s time to wake up and smell the — burnt ends? H-E-B is now selling True Texas BBQ Burnt Ends-scented candles. But that isn’t all. You can also bring home the scent of Serrano cornbread or dill pickles in a 14-oz jar for $10.40, or a smaller 4-oz jar for $5.20. (Fort Worth CultureMap)
Development
The Trinity Habitat for Humanity is building 36 affordable townhomes near JPS Health Network. Fifteen are already complete at the corner of St. Louis and West Allen avenues, but 21 more are set to open nearby. They start at ~$180,000 for a 1,263 sqft. (Fort Worth Report)
Travel
Looking to have a Roman holiday next year? Well, you’re in luck because next summer, American Airlines (AA) is adding new international flight routes out of DFW Airport. Milan and Athens are just two of the new destinations. Tickets for these routes went on sale yesterday via AA’s app. (Fort Worth CultureMap)
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Fort Worth ISD’s Leadership Academy at Como Elementary School is piloting a new literacy program giving students one-on-one tutoring. The school board approved the Literacy First program last month — which could spread to other campuses if all goes well. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Watch
Did you catch this? WFAA news anchor Teresa Woodard shared the hilarious moment over the weekend, when her fellow news anchor Marc Istook interrupted her news report on live television. It happens to the best of us.
Listen
Single-game tickets to TCU’s opening night football game on Saturday, Sept. 13 are already sold out. But not to worry. With Locked On’s daily podcast episodes, you won’t miss any of the action. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the TCU Horned Frogs.
Outdoors
Read about the comparison between downtown Dallas’ sidewalks versus downtown Fort Worth’s. Downtown Fort Worth, Inc. spends approximately $400,000 per year just to power wash sidewalks. They’re so unobstructed, you could allegedly two-step down one of them. (The Dallas Morning News)
Real Estate
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