Cartwright says she lives by the motto, “an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay.” | Photo by Visit Fort Worth
Fort Worth tourism bureau Visit Fort Worth recently hired Georgia Cartwright as its newest Trail Boss and Director of the Fort Worth Herd. Cartwright succeeds Kristin Jaworski — who held the title for 20+ years.
Head of the herd
Cartwright is no stranger to cattle and has been in the business since she was young. She and her husband Alan Cartwright own Benbrook’s Cartwright Ranch — which has been operating since 1965. It offers funeral caisson services, horse-drawn wedding carriages, stagecoaches, parade wagons, and more for special events.
What is a Trail Boss?
As Trail Boss, Cartwright leads the iconic twice-daily cattle drive down East Exchange Avenue through the Stockyards. She’ll ensure historical authenticity through the uniforms and presentation of the drive and drovers. Lastly, she’ll oversee all herd events and operations, prioritizing safety for both the herd and the public.
Catch Georgia and the herd clop through the Stockyards every day at 11:30 a.m. or 4 p.m.
Events
Events
Wednesday, Aug. 20
Rum Week | Wednesday, Aug. 20-Saturday, Aug. 30 | 4-11 p.m. | Blackland Distillery | Cost of purchase | Head to the tasting room for specialty tiki cocktails, experimental rum flights + exclusive bottles of Blackland Rum — each guest to purchase a Rum Week cocktail will be automatically entered to win an exclusive Blackland Tiki Cocktail Basket.
Thursday, Aug. 21
Health Ed: Stress Management | 6-7 p.m. | Bedford Public Library, Bedford | Free | As part of the summer health series presented by the Tarrant County Public Health Department — sit down and hear about how stress affects the body, how it leads to chronic conditions, and coping technique options.
Friday, Aug. 22
Gatherings by Sheraton: Book Club Tea Party | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sheraton Fort Worth Downtown Hotel | Cost of purchase | Hop into a meeting with the Fort Worth Women’s Books & Brews club — you don’t have to be a member to enjoy cocktails and a discussion on “Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott.
DFW Area Co-ed Hike + Clean Up Party Day | 9 a.m.-12 p.m. | Marion Sansom Park | Free | Give back to the community and attend a fun clean-up party and hike, followed by a potluck picnic — don’t forget hiking shoes, sunscreen, and a dish to serve.
Hello Kitty Cafe Truck Central - DFW Appearance | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Southlake Town Square | Cost of purchase | Come say “Hello Kitty” near Rustin Park across the way from Nike and pick up some super cute treats and merch.
Kick back with live tunes on the Lucchese stage all season long. | Photo by FTWtoday team
The FTWtoday team recently stopped by The District to check out its brand-new Acoustic Music Series — and let us tell you, this experience hits all the right notes.
The series brings laid-back, toe-tapping sets from local solo and duo acts to the Lucchese stage on The District Lawn every Friday night through November.
Here’s what you can expect — plus even more events happening at The District:
Live & Local Fridays | Catch country-inspired live music from local favorites like Madison Paige (this Friday, Aug. 22), Nick Zamora, and Mitchell Ford.
Community fun | From trivia nights to movie nights on the lawn, there’s something for everyone. Pro tip: Mark your calendar for 760 Fest on Saturday, April 26, 2026.
Popular dumpling destination and CultureMap’s 2025 Restaurant of the Year Teddy Wong’s will open up its second location in Weatherford. The future spot will be on Houston Avenue on the west side of Weatherford Square. No opening date has been announced yet. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Number
4.6 million. That’s how many minutes participants reached in Mayor Mattie Parker’s 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. Between June 1 and Aug. 9, registered readers logged a record-breaking 4,632,415 minutes of reading. Book lover? Check out the library’s book clubs.
Featured
Editor Elizabeth here again. Today’s burger of the day (in celebration of Burger Week) is the Verde Burger from Fred’s Texas Cafe. Head to either location to try the $7 burger smothered in roasted Hatch chiles with a side of French fries.
Shop
Three new retailers are headed to The Shop at Clearfork. Lilly Pulitzer, Design Within Reach, and Lindsay Nicholas New York all have plans to move in soon, following the recent opening of BAM Blowouts & Makeup.
Ranked
Dallas Cowboy Dak Prescott was just ranked the highest-paid professional American football player in the world. See the top-paid pro-athlete in every sport. (Visual Capitalist)
Listen
Preseason games are here, and while the Texans toppled the Panthers, the Cowboys were bested by the Ravens. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Weather
It’s hot, hot, hot out there. This week, North Texas reached its fourth triple-digit day of the season. Follow WFAA’s Pete Delkus for more updates like these and 14-day weather forecasts to help you start mapping out those Labor Day plans.
Number
500+. That’s how many small businesses, manufacturers, and local companies have posted jobs on Job Board. Try it for yourself. Post unlimited job listings for free + get connected with top local talent.
The Buy
A great deal for your home on Home Shopping Network. Fun fact: First time customers can save $15 off $35+ with code WELCOME2025.
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I had so much fun attending my first Lucchese Live & Local earlier this month. I can’t wait for temperatures to cool down and then Friday nights at Willow Park will really be the it-place for families to be.
Editor’s tip — as you’re walking down to the Lucchese stage, snag a picture on the The District’s oversized lawn chair. Trust me — you won’t miss it. LOL.
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