Consider our 2025 gift guide your newest cozy holiday read. | Graphic by 6AM City
Happy holidays, Fort Worth. Weâve spent hours curating our collection of 2025âs best holiday gifts. Read on for 90+ gift ideas, including local finds.
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick: Flauna Package from City Cave | $125 | Get two full hours of the infrared sauna and float therapy thatâll help with trouble sleeping, plus stress and anxiety.
Shiatsu foot massager | $79.99 | Nothing says âI love youâ like a foot massage â give your hands a break and gift one complete with heat, vibration, and rolling compression.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for parents
Snack organizer | $36.95 | Kids will love this snack spinnerâs push button and slidable compartments â and parents will love how it makes snack time portable and stress-free.
Car backseat organizer | $25.99 | Gift parents peaceful car rides thanks to a two-pack of car organizers complete with a clear tablet holder and multiple compartments.
Local pick:Deluxe Mahjong Set from Fort Worth Billiards Superstore | $135 | Mahjong is still trending nationwide â this set comes with white tiles, racks, and a pusher set in a burgundy hard case to take it everywhere.
Gifts for retirees
Garden kneeler and stool | $30.90 | Gardeningâs more fun without the knee and back pain â we love this all-in-one stool that functions as both a bench and seat + organizes garden tools.
Smart birdfeeder with camera | $129.99 | Birders can watch special visitors up close with this durable and weatherproof birdfeeder.
Local pick: Cowtown Smokehouse Crate | $180 | The crate also comes with local-themed items like cactus stationery and a Horned Toad sticker.
Houston-based developer Hines is in talks with Fort Worth to build a 1,476-acre master-planned community at Brown Ranch in Parker County. The project could include residential, commercial, and open space, with infrastructure funded via municipal utility districts. Details and timelines are still in the works. (Dallas Business Journal)
Civic
Cast your votes. Tomorrow, Nov. 4, is Election Day. Tarrant County voters will see 17 constitutional amendments on the ballot. Before you go, check out our quick ballot breakdown, confirm your polling location, and head to the polls 7âŻa.m.â7âŻp.m.
Mansion Monday
Midcentury-modern perfection awaits at 2100 Indian Creek Dr. in Fort Worthâs Westover Hills. Sweeping terrazzo floors, walls of glass, and a serene pool make it a masterpiece built for living â and itâs listed for a price that matches the grandeur. (Culture Map)
Pets
Did you know that black cats are less likely to be adopted? Now Halloween is gone, we want to make sure that Cowtownâs adoptable inky felines get the love they deserve all year round. Cindy Loo, Duchess, Stormy, and Sweet Pea are all awaiting adoption at the Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) Adoption Center. (PubMed Central)
Travel
Ready to indulge your wanderlust? National Geographic has released its list of top travel destinations in 2026. Whether youâre after animal encounters, ancient cultures, foodie paradises, cultural events, or gorgeous landscapes, DFW International Airport should be the first stop on your journey.
Trending
Lights, camera, Fort âŻWorth. Our friends at WFAA have the scoop on the Lone Star Film Festival, showing how the cityâs film industry has surged past the billionâdollar mark â proof Cowtown is stepping into the spotlight.
Sports
The NFL trade deadline is tomorrow, Nov. 4. What moves should the Cowboys make? Hear the latest analysis and insights for the Dallas Cowboys from local experts on Locked Onâs daily podcast.
Jobs
Whether youâre a small business looking to grow your team or a large company filling a key role, our Job Board can connect you with engaged, qualified locals who are ready to work. Post your open roles for free + watch the applications roll in.
Help local farms feed their livestock with your leftover holiday decor. | Photo via Flickr
When the porch lights go out and the candyâs gone, your pumpkinâs story doesnât have to end there. Donate it to a local farm or sanctuary and help keep food waste out of landfills. Pumpkins For Pigs makes it easy to give your gourd a second life â find a nearby drop-off site, or even register your own farm or sanctuary.
Want to take matters into your own hands? Fort Worth Water shared some scary good composting tips to turn your pumpkin into nutrient-rich soil.
The Buy
A food warming mat â perfect for holiday hosting so your dishes donât get cold before serving. It features seven temperature settings and is made from premium silicone to provide uniform heating.
The fun doesnât 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.
Monarchs on the move. Texas is a key stop on their epic migration between northern breeding grounds and their winter homes in Mexico. In the fall, monarch butterflies funnel through the state along two main flyways, stopping to refuel on native flowers. Seen one on the move? Reply to this email and let us know.
}})
