The Bomber Spur Trail is part of the Regional Veloweb — a network of 1,876 miles of shared-use trails. | Photo by the City of Fort Worth
In January, the Parks and Recreation Department will break ground in the Bomber Heights neighborhood in preparation for a 7-mile hiking and biking trail connecting the Clear and West Fork segments of the Trinity Trail.
The Trinity Trails system already contains several mini-loops, but none are as large as what the future Bomber Spur Trail will create — 26 miles.
This new trail system will feature paths over major streets, bridges, lighting, benches, and bike paths.
From rails to trails
The future trail will sit on a stretch of land formerly known as the Bomber Spur railroad. The railroad track was built during World War II to transport war materials from a former Air Force plant (now Lockheed Martin) to the former Carswell Air Force Base (now the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base). The use of the line ended decades after the war.
The John Wayne Grit Series 5K is returning to the Stockyards on Saturday, Nov. 8. Highlights will include a 5K run or walk, live Western entertainment, cowboy-themed festivities, Duke Spirits samples, plus free beer from Revolver Brewing Co. Registration is open now.
Concert
Send this newsletter to a One Directioner in your life — AKA a fan of One Direction. Former member Louis Tomlinson is going on his “How Did We Get Here?” world tour to promote his upcoming album and is making a stop at Dickies Arena on Sunday, June 21. Tickets go on sale Friday, Oct. 10. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Real Estate
A Dallas mansion has gone viral again for its over-the-top lawn decorations. Last Christmas, this Preston Hollow home stopped traffic for its holiday light display. Now it’s impeding traffic again with its latest Halloween decorations. Look for this 9,000-sqft home. We’re almost sure you won’t miss it. (WFAA)
Shop
Editor Elizabeth here. I love that Walmart announced they’re removing all synthetic dyes from its private label brands. The change will affect 1,000+ products by 2027. Find your nearest store — or do what I do while typing up your favorite daily newsletter (wink wink), and use online order pick-up. (CBS Texas)
Legacy
Fort Worth entertainer and “So You Think You Can Dance” season four winner Joshua Allen has died at age 36. Allen had performed at Bass Performance Hall as a kid and went on to appear in FX’s “American Horror Story” and in the 2011 remake of “Footloose.” (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Listen
Boo! WFAA’s Sean Giggy joined Julie Fisk and Rebekah Black of the local podcast Haunted AF this week during a live broadcast from Texas Live! in Arlington. Listen to hear some chilling ghost stories and to learn about some of the most haunted places Giggy’s visited in DFW over the years.
Sports
While we all wait to see what happens with the Wings, the Mavericks’ preseason kicks off at home this Monday, Oct. 6, against defending champs Oklahoma City Thunder. Get the low-down before the game with the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks via Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
If you’re wondering how you’re going to find someone stellar to fill your job opening, we can help. With our Job Board, you can post your listing for free and score a new employee in your community. It’s quick and easy — try it.
Read
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The Buy
Your favorite Nordstrom fall fashion essential. Sometimes, just one great new piece can update what’s already in your closet from last year. We’re eyeing:
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This week, we asked readers if they’d ever consider hiring a professional porch decorator.
Consider these “pumpkin concierges” your porch’s Fairy Godmother, taking your fall-inspired decor vision from Pinterest board to reality. | Photo courtesy of @porchside_patch
Despite the rising demand for professional porch designers, a whopping 88.1% of our readers say ‘no thanks’ — and just prefer to do their own decorations
You’re looking at the newest member of the Young Patrons Club with Bass Hall. I’m so stoked for this month’s Broadway at the Bass shows, including Lyle Lovett and his Large Band, showing Friday, Oct. 17, and “The Addams Family,” showing Friday, Oct. 24 through Sunday, Oct. 26. I’m especially excited for the latter since it’s officially spooky season and I just devoured season two of “Wednesday” on Netflix.
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