We’ve already introduced you to the origins of Molly the Cow — AKA the City of Fort Worth’s mascot. Today, we’re diving deeper and telling you where you can spot her around town.
In 1909, a longhorn head sculpture was placed on the Livestock Exchange Building to honor the cattle industry. Legend has it that the sculpture was placed there so it could have a vantage point of all the activity in town. It was later given the name “Molly,” which is said to identify the first longhorn in a herd.
Molly the Cow appears above City Council in the City Council Chambers.
Photo by The City of Fort Worth
Find Molly around town
New City Hall Chambers | A copper art piece by Rebecca Low is on display in the chambers of City Hall. A second Molly presides over members of City Council.
City property | Administration buildings, first responder vehicles, water towers, trash + recycling cans, and signage all bear Molly’s likeness.
Sundance Square Plaza | A horse mural with an attached waterfall flows into a sculpture of two longhorn heads.
This week, we asked you to guess which Pantone color Molly the Cow was — and by the looks of it we hoodwinked the majority. 73.9% of you thought it was Pantone 817 — but that’s just an area code.
The correct answer is Pantone 725 (copper) — only 21.87% knew it. However, you all knew that Molly is registered with the federal copyright office, which means she’s ours forever.
Events
Events
Thursday, Aug. 14
Thursday Trivia | 7-9 p.m. | Saddlerock Wine & Beer Co. | Cost of purchase | Drinks, prizes, and ultimate bragging rights — check out the tasting room’s packed calendar which includes movie night, paint + sip, and Friday Finish.
Friday, Aug. 15
Bed of Roses: A tribute to Bon Jovi | 8 p.m. | Roanoke Live, Roanoke | $20+ | Go back to the 1980s and head bang to hits like “Livin’ On a Prayer” and “It’s My Life” — plus, enjoy a bonus Styx set.
Randy Rogers and Pat Green | 10 p.m - 12 a.m. | Billy Bob’s Texas | $25+ | Time has come to get your honky tonk badonkadonk down to the Stockyards to enjoy this acoustic set by two Texan country music artists.
Saturday, Aug. 16
2025 Fort Worth Burger Week Kick-Off Party | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Heim Barbecue on the River | Cost of purchase | The first 50 people will receive a limited edition drawstring backpack containing goodies like tickets to Billy Bob’s Texas, Rock & Roll Denim gift cards, and Burger Week swag.
Express Yourself: The Art of You | 6-9 p.m. | Bumble Bee Yoga Community | $14 | It’s more than a fashion show, it’s a movement that promotes mental health — enjoy small bites, live music, and interactive art, and take a peek at their upcoming yoga schedule.
Amplify 817 Showcase | 6-10 p.m. | Birdie’s Social Club | Free | Celebrate the local sounds of Panther City at the 4th annual Amplify 817 Showcase.*
Sunday, Aug. 17
Flying Saucer’s 817 Day | 6 p.m. | Flying Saucer Fort Worth | Cost of purchase | Celebrate the 817 with live music by Crossfire Serenade, raffles, swag giveaways, and special beer releases from local breweries like Rahr, Martin House, and Turning Point.
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Zeke’s Fish & Chips has officially reopened. After some remodeling and a fresh coat of paint, the 54-year-old establishment is open and ready to serve you crispy cod filets again. Editor Elizabeth here — I’ve been waiting for this moment. Don’t be shocked when you see Zeke’s appear in an upcoming Wrap. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Kids
A new indoor amusement park is coming to the Golden Triangle Mall in Denton. Launch Entertainment will include trampolines, a rock wall, and obstacle courses for kids, plus a full bar for adults. Although no opening date has been announced, adults can drink, and the kids can play in Lewisville. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Try This
The Omni Theater at the Museum of Science and History is hosting a sound bath on Sunday, Aug. 24 at 6 p.m. Singing bowls, gongs, and chimes will fill the theater with sound waves as you relax under an 8K-high definition sky full of stars. Tickets to Sound Bath Under the Stars are available now at $30 each.
Film
Taylor Sheridan has partnered with Paramount to build the largest film production studios in the state. SGS 1 and 2 in Alliance is a two-building, 27,000-acre campus that is already booked and busy. The facility can hold up to four large-scale projects at a time. (The Dallas Morning News)
Stat
Did you know that 98% of the participants in the High ImpACT Pilot program are still housed today? The homelessness assistance initiative that was approved in May 2024 has been extended another four years after City Council unanimously voted to keep the program for $2.18 million annually. (Fort Worth Report)
Money
Arlington has its finances in check. The city has decided to pay off AT&T Stadium by tomorrow — about 10 years ahead of schedule. The Cowboys’ stadium cost $1.2 billion to build. The city was able to construct it with the help of a bond in 2005 that was supposed to have a 30-year payoff. (Arlington Report)
Shop
Just so you know, you can bid on a shard of glass from the former Bank One Tower, which was struck by the tornado that tore through downtown on March 28, 2000. For $4,480 — it could be yours.(817 Biz)
Trending
What would you do if you were mayor for the day? That’s what happened to 91-year-old Sally Maze AKA “Mustang Sally” — whose appearances in her daughter’s TikToks have turned her into an internet sensation. She sat in on this week’s City Council meeting. Read the full story by Paul Livengood. (WFAA)
Sports
The first preseason games have begun — so how are Texas teams doing? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys and the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Tonight, tune into ABC at 7 p.m. to watch the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders (DCC) go head-to-head against the Harlem Globetrotters in a game of “Celebrity Family Feud.” Representing the DCC will be Director Kelli Finglass, Head Choreographer Judy Trammel, and cheerleaders Camille Sturdivant, McKenna Gehrke, and Madeline Salter. They’re playing to support and bring awareness to Arlington’s National Medal of Honor Museum.
The winning team’sproceeds will benefit a charity of their choosing. You can also stream on Hulu and Disney+.
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