The three-bedroom comes with a one-car garage, too. | Photo by CENTURY 21
The Instagram account @cheapoldhouses is taking the internet by storm with 2.9 million followers and features on HGTV, Buzzfeed, and The New York Times. According to Zillow, the demand for inexpensive, older homes is trending as millennials are snatching them up to bring them back to life.
We scraped @cheapoldhouses’ feed so you don’t have to, and unfortunately, there were no listings in or around the Fort Worth area. So we’re taking matters into our own hands. Here’s a list of five homes we’d nominate for a listing on Cheap Old Houses.
This “cheap, old house” is 896-sqft.
Photo by LEAGUE Real Estate
2013 Birdell St.
Is it just us, or does this house look like it belongs in a Wes Anderson film? Built in 1949, this cozy two-bedroom residence is ideal for first-time home buyers or those looking to downsize.
We laid out our five nominations. Now it’s up to our readers to decide which house is their favorite, or which one they’d nominate for a feature on @cheapoldhouses Instagram.
Steve Long Live | 6 p.m. | Birdie’s Social Club | Cost of purchase | Here’s what you need to know: music starts around 6 p.m., four-legged friends are welcome, and cold drinks + food available at the bar.
TCU Horned Frogs | 7 p.m. | Amon G. Carter Stadium, TCU | $38+ | Riff ram bah zoo — turn up your team spirit and cheer on those Frogs during their first home football game against the Abilene Christian Wildcats.
Biergarten Bites: An Evening in Southern Germany | 7:30 p.m. | Central Market | $90 | Spend an evening preparing classic Southern German dishes like assorted wurst (homemade sausage), obatzda (beer cheese), and ofenschlupfer (bread pudding).
Sunday, Sept. 14
“Myth and Marble” | Sunday, Sept. 14-Sunday, Jan. 25 | Hours of operation | Kimbell Art Museum | $18 | It’s opening day for the private collection of ancient Roman sculptures — learn more about it.
Sound Bath | 3-4 p.m. | Exercise Room C, The REC of Grapevine | $25+ | Attended a guided meditation and grounding sound bath aimed to calm, relax, and balance the mind, body, and spirit.
✨ This reimagined classic will be an awfully big adventure
Presented by Texas Ballet Theater
Pictured: Principal Dancer Andre Silva and Soloist Rieko Hatato. | Photos provided by Texas Ballet Theater, Steven Visneau
Like some children, some stories never grow old — especially with a little faith, trust, and pixie dust. Sound familiar?
“Peter Pan” flies back on stage at Bass Performance Hall from Friday, Oct. 3, through Sunday, Oct. 5 with a bold new look.
This high-energy, family-friendly ballet blends classic magic with bright neons, edgy mohawks, and reimagined mischief in a charmingly colorful take on a timeless tale.
Ready to see Wendy, Peter, Tinkerbell (and more) dance across land, sea, and even air?
State Fair of Texas is an age-old tradition, but these new food vendors aren’t. Add them to your list to (lemon) shake-up your adventure when it all comes back on Friday, Sept. 26. (CultureMap Dallas)
Museum
Arlington’s National Medal of Honor Museum has opened a new cafe inside called 1861 Cafe — named for the year President Lincoln established the Medal of Honor. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Yesterday, the museum also announced its fall events, including its Star Spangled Soiree. (Fort Worth Report)
Edu
Fort Worth ISD chief financial officer (CFO) Carmen Arrieta-Candelaria resigned this week to accept a position in her hometown in El Paso County. The district hasn’t announced the interim CFO yet, but the search is underway. (WFAA)
Health
JPS Health Network has unveiled its new 68,000-sqft facility devoted to psychiatric treatment. JPS Psychiatric Emergency Center opens next Wednesday, and all psychiatric emergency services will move from the main campus to this free-standing building. The new facility has space for up to 90 patients. (Fort Worth Report)
State
This week, Gov. Greg Abbott issued an executive order officially limiting THC products to adults 21 and older, effective immediately. Earlier this month, the state outlawed THC vapes, but snacks, gummies, and drinks are fine — as long as they adhere to testing and packaging restrictions. (The Dallas Morning News)
Listen
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Trending
Speaking of the Cowboys, if you’re a fan you might want to lock into this developing trade. WFAA’s Joe Trahan confirmed that linebacker Jadeveon Clowney is meeting with Dallas. Follow Trahan on X for more trustworthy, insider updates.
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Finance
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Yesterday, TCU launched a brand-new program with Ridglea Senior Living to reshape dementia support for elder adults. Five students from Dr. Michelle Kimzey’s Dementia in the Community course will visit the senior living center weekly to provide specialized care and gain hands-on knowledge of a condition that affects so many communities.
Through the Ridglea Dementia Program, Dr. Kimzey and TCU is spreading dementia awareness, combating stigma, and promoting inclusivity for every resident the senior living center.
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