The king of the jungle has returned home to the zoo. | Video by Fort Worth Zoo
The Fort Worth Zoo is set to host Safari Under the Stars — a safari-themed cocktail hour, dinner, and live auction — on Saturday, Sept. 13 from 6-11 p.m., benefitting Meals on Wheels of Tarrant County.
Reservations are open now, with individual tickets starting $350, which provides ~44 meals. Or upgrade your experience and mingle with some long-necked hoofed mammals and other extraordinary creatures.
Can’t attend? Donate now in the open raffle for a chance to win a limited-edition Louis Vuitton Rivage GM tote, valued at $2,080. You do not have to be present at the event to win.
Events
Events
Monday, Aug. 18
Fort Worth Burger Week 2025 | Hours of operation | Locations vary | $7+ | Over 30 eateries will be offering $7 burger deals to benefit the Tarrant Area Food Bank — grab a passport because every burger you eat enters you to win the grand prize — a backyard hamburger party for you and 29 of your closest friends.
Texas Treasures: Exploring and Growing Bluebonnets | 6-7 p.m. | Bedford Public Library, Bedford | Free | Learn about the rich history of Texas’ state flower, get tips on how to grow them, and leave with a complimentary bag of seeds to take home.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
Party on the Stage | 6-8 p.m. | Bass Performance Hall | $25 | Join the Young Patrons Club annual event: Y2K edition — jam to early 2000s pop hits, enjoy cocktails, enter to win Broadway at the Bass prizes, and get a tour of the backstage.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Design a Magazine Cover | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Omni Theater | Free | Celebrate the exhibit “Becoming Jane” by making your own magazine cover.
Heritage & Paddock Parks and Streetscape Improvements Public Meeting | 6:30 p.m. | Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Rose Hall Room | Free | Learn more about exciting improvements planned for the two city parks + the surrounding streetscape near the historic Tarrant County Courthouse.
We’re taking you out of the city and hopping over to Granbury, where the perfect 2,946-sqft farm home exists. The four-bed, three-bath house sits on a 20-acre ranch, and comes with a show barn and a private baseball field.
Edu
Last week, the Texas Education Agency released the 2024-2025 A-F accountability ratings for schools. Is the Fort Worth ISD’s recent progress enough to avoid a takeover? WFAA’s Adriana De Alba sat down with Superintendent Dr. Karen Molinar to discuss the district’s gains, current state ratings, and future goals. (WFAA)
Tech
What’s that sound? Dial-up’s final rings. AOL announced it will discontinue its dial-up services on Tuesday, Sept. 30, after three decades. Help bring any users up to speed by connecting them to FTWtoday when they get a new provider. (NPR)
Pets
Talk about a golden opportunity — auditions are now open for “Air Bud Returns,” the latest installment in the beloved movie series. If you want to sign up your golden retriever, you’ll need to submit a video of their best skills. For the camera-shy dogs, 30+ pet-friendly places await in Fort Worth.
Outdoors
50 minutes. That’s how much daylight will be lost in DFW during the month of August as the sun progressively rises later and sets earlier. We recommend taking advantage of the daylight while you have it by hitting a local trail — if you can handle the heat.(AccuWeather)
Listen
Do you feel like popular music has been a summer bummer recently? The lack of upbeat hits has resulted in many people deeming 2025 a year without a song of the summer. Luckily, DFW has many upcoming concerts that will give us something to listen to in the fall. (CNN)
Sports
Our condolences go out to Rangers fans after the team’s most recent loss — does it dash playoff hopes? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
Whether you’re starting from scratch or looking to boost existing savings, share certificates offer an approachable + low-risk way to meet your goals. They’re versatile investment accounts that earn higher dividends than traditional savings accounts. Connect with the United Texas Credit Union team to see if this account fits your goals.*
Read
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There’s no timeline for when the updates will start and finish. | Photo by the City of Arlington
Whether you’re a sports fanatic — or just look good in royal blue and silver — when it comes to sports, we have no shortage of teams to support.
Let’s begin with the Dallas Cowboys — whose upcoming season kicks off Thursday, Sept. 4 at 7:30 p.m., versus the Philadelphia Eagles.
Dallas Cowboys | Est. 1960
The Cowboys were nicknamed “America’s Team” in 1978 when film narrator John Facenda said the team appears on TV so much that they are as recognizable as movie stars and US presidents. The nickname eventually stuck after the Cowboys dominated their regular seasons and won two Super Bowls under then-head coach Tom Landry.
In 1989, Jerry Jones purchased a majority interest in the Cowboys from H.R. Bright. By 2018, the Cowboys became the first sports team to be valued at $5 billion, making it the most valuable sports team in the world.
On Friday, Lucchese launched a limited-edition Dallas Cowboys collection, featuring brand-new Cowboys-themed leather boots, t-shirts, men’s button-downs — even a women’s fur cape and a clear ostrich purse that’s stadium-ready.
Looks like some styles are already gone, but no worries. Show your college pride with the Texas Longhorns or A&M Aggies capsules — just in time for football season.
Some styles in the Lucchese x Cowboys will be available in stores beginning next month. Shop Mule Alley.
The treat yourself organization staples you need to celebrate back-to-school season in style. No kids? No problem:
🗃️ This best-selling clear plastic drawer organizer set comes with 25 pieces — split them up around the house, or create the most organized office + desk system there ever was.
🌈 These legging organizers (yup, that product exists) save space in your closet and allow you to rainbow-fy your workout clothes.
🗂️ Speaking of rainbow-fy… grab a chic acrylic paper tray and a collection of rainbow file folders for a polished desktop look.
🗒️ Always writing to-do lists? You’ll probably love this one.
🖊️ Snag an instant mood-boosting purchase: rainbow felt-tip pens by Papermate.
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