$761 million. Have we captured your attention? That’s how much Wistron — a Taiwanese electronics manufacturer — is using to build its first two US facilities. And they’ll be located right here in Fort Worth.
Both facilities will specialize in AI supercomputing and are expected to be operational by early next year. AI supercomputing refers to managing vast amounts of data with super-powerful processes to build artificial intelligence models. You know — real tech-y stuff.
The primary plant will be a 324,598-sqft building located at the corner of Heritage Parkway and North Freeway, while a secondary 766,994-sqft plant will be located on Mobility Way.
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Last week, we shared that Fort Worth’s Apple switched locations in University Park Village. What’s going in its spot, you ask? An expanded Starbucks and Fort Worth’s first Vuori are moving in. Construction on the activewear brand should be complete in January, while Starbucks should be ready in June. (Fort Worth Report)
Legacy
Ace Frehley — the lead guitarist and cofounder of KISS — has died at the age of 74. Throwback to September 1977, when the rock band performed at Dickies Arena on the last night of their “Love Gun” tour. Frehley most recently performed solo in Cowtown exactly four years ago today at Will Rogers. (WFAA)
Sports
The World Series starts this Friday, Oct. 24. Whoever you’re rooting for, baseball just isn’t baseball without a hot dog. Get ready for the action by picking up a glizzy at Big Dog’s or Curly’s.
Kids
Visiting the most magical place on Earth is getting pricier. Single-day, single-park tickets are rising by 5% at Disney World and 8.7% at Disneyland during peak times. Save a pretty penny and keep the magic by exploring Cowtown’s fun-filled, kid-friendly spots instead. (Variety)
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2,346 lbs. That’s how much the winning pumpkin weighed at this year’s World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off. It’s also the amount of pumpkin pie it would take to get bored of the delectable slices at Oak Street Pie Company in Roanoke. (AP News)
Gallery
This year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year winners are in. And they’re spectacular. Countless species spanning six continents are all featured in the stunning photos, now on display at the Natural History Museum in London. If you want to enter next year’s contest, Fort Worth’s parks are calling. (The Guardian)
Fun Fact
The price of FIFA tickets wasn’t enough to get some fans down. More than one million 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets have been sold already to fans across 200+ countries. WFAA Journalist Paul Livengood keeps us updated. Refresh your memory on how to get tickets.
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Find out how the Cowboys performed during yesterday’s game versus the Washington Commanders. Get full game analyses and the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Sitting on a beautiful 83-acre campus, Currey Ingram Academy offers JK-12 day and boarding school programs that support students with dyslexia, ADHD, and other learning differences. Watch how students are meeting their goals and see what sets Currey Ingram Academy apart.*
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🧇 Chicken and waffles, better together
Are you hungry yet? | Photo courtesy of Mama Zoe’s
Today is National Chicken and Waffles Day — and what better excuse to talk brunch? In celebration of all things sweet and savory, we’ve rounded up local spots serving the comfort food staple (and plenty more brunch bites).
Johnny’s Chicken & Waffles
Just like the name suggests, this restaurant in Rivereast specializes in all-day fried chicken and waffles, plus other brunch platters like cream cheese-stuffed brioche French toast and “You Call It ‘and Grits.’”
Ol’ South Pancake House
You haven’t lived if you haven’t experienced Ol’ South at 2 a.m. A popular restaurant among TCU students, the 24-hour breakfast destination — located on University — serves Southern-style comfort food and every breakfast staple you could possibly think of.
Café x José
Grab a fresh Mexican pastry or a plate of chicken and waffles with a steaming cup of coffee from this food truck in the South Main MicroPark.
Korean beauty products are more than just a trend — they’re becoming a staple in skincare routines worldwide. Known for their innovative formulas and emphasis on prevention over correction, K-beauty is all about keeping your skin healthy from the start. Here are our top five picks, all under $35 and available on Amazon:
🧴 Dr.Althea’s 345 Relief Cream moisturizer soothes, nourishes, and reduces the appearance of dark spots.
🫧 This No. 1 bestselling cleansing oil is hypoallergenic and safe for all skin types.
⭐ A TikTok favorite, Medicube’s Collagen Jelly Cream boosts hydration + leaves your skin with a radiant, healthy glow.
👁️ This retinal cream delivers an advanced form of retinol deep into the skin to target wrinkles and promote soother, firmer skin.
🧖 The Biodance collagen face masks brighten, improve elasticity, and minimize pores.
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TCU students are studying alternative, community-based solutions to drug-related imprisonment. The Institute of Behavioral Research at the campus has just been awarded a $7.2 million grant to continue the BRIDGE (Building Resilient Initiatives for Deflection through Greater Engagement) program — which launched last month and is serving 20 communities in the US.
Instead of arresting an individual for a drug crime, the program would deflect them to an emotional or medical support connection, thereby breaking a repeated cycle and increasing overall public health and safety.
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