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Tuesday, Nov. 4 is Election Day and we’re doing our civic duty with a quick ballot breakdown.
Tarrant County residents can expect to see on 17 constitutional amendments. Early voting already began on Oct. 20, and ends this Friday, Oct. 31. If you did not register for early voting, check your polling location and head to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 4 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Cookies and yoga — where do we sign up? A new coffee shop, bakery + yoga studio all-in-one is now open in Grapevine. Howdy Honey officially opened up yesterday and is offering special deals all week long, including a free yoga class or sourdough chocolate chip cookie. Look out for a FTW location coming soon.
Concert
There are three opportunities this week to attend a spooky concert with Cliburn in the Community. The first is tomorrow, Oct. 30 at Burnett Park and the second is Friday, Oct. 31 in downtown Dallas. Check out where the third location is. Each “spooky sounds” concert is free.
Read
A Fort Worth library assistant is gaining attention for publishing his first comic book. Order a digital copy of “The Return of Camazotz” by Rafael Flores Jr. for $5, or forward this newsletter to a comic book fan. Fair warning — this one’s for the adults. Learn about other authors with ties to Fort Worth.
Museum
The National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame has announced a partnership with COWGIRL Magazine, ahead of the museum’s $19 million expansion set to open next year. The partnership includes “storytelling initiatives and digital features” aimed at spreading awareness of the museum.
Edu
Over 20 students from Fort Worth Country Day have earned national recognition for academic success, including a National Merit Semifinalist and 11 National Merit Commended students. Semifinalist Andrew Lobo now has the chance to compete for one of the 6,900 National Merit scholarships. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Transit
Trinity Metro rail stations could have more to offer in the future. The transit agency is considering ways to upgrade areas surrounding some stations to be more of a mixed-use hub. Think: Grapevine Main Station, which includes food and retail. Tell us what you’d want in a rail station. The sky is the limit. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
This week, the Dallas Mavericks announced they’ll retire jersey No. 24 in honor of Mark Aguirre, the Mavs’ first No. 1 pick in 1981. The ceremony is on Thursday, Jan. 29. WFAA Producer Sandra Turner shared the heartwarming moment when the basketball legend found out.
Listen
Ready for a deep dive into the Horns’ overtime victory against Mississippi State? Go beyond the scoreboard with the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Finance
Every savings option should come with great perks — otherwise, what’s the point? Here’s a local share certificate that checks all the boxes.*
Number
$0. That’s how much 94% of patients pay to see a licensed dietitian with Nourish. Find a dietitian covered by insurance and build a personalized nutrition plan.*
Seasonal
Got something big happening this winter? From new menus to limited-time promos, make sure your message lands in front of our thousands of highly engaged local subscribers. Get started on our business promo portal with zero long-term contract.
The Buy
A set of versatile mixing bowls that are on sale for a limited time. The bowls feature easy-to-open, air tight lids, making the transition from prep to storage a breeze. Use them for everything from kneading bread dough to mixing batter to putting together a salad for a potluck crowd.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
This week, we asked our readers for their opinion on the fall daylight savings time shift.
60.4% of readers are crying over an earlier sunset.
28.3% of readers are grateful for an earlier sunrise.
11.3% of readers don’t care and are cozy in bed regardless. This is where our headspace is too.
The Wrap
The Wrap
FTW’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an adaptive skateboarding class this Saturday, Nov. 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Fire Station Community Center.
Adaptive skateboarding is designed for individuals with disabilities — including visual, developmental, and physical impairments. The event is free (with registration) and all skaters aged 6+ are welcome.
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