The holidays have us feeling extra Santa-mental. | Photo via @hayniesgreenacres
There’s something special about decorating your home with a real Christmas tree — whether that be the excitement of picking out the perfect pine for your space or the fresh, woody fragrance that fills your home. Purchasing a real tree also supports local farms, so it’s a win-win in our book. Optimist Club Christmas Trees, Farrington Field
The sales are the primary fundraiser for the Optimist Club of Fort Worth, which supports local programs for 1,200 children. Hours: Monday-Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Saturday + Sunday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
Haynie’s Green Acres, Crowley
Shop Texas-grown Blue Ice, Carolina Sapphires, and Fraser Firs + signature flocked trees in bright colors like white, red, pink, and blue. Hours: Monday-Friday, 2-5:30 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.; Sunday, 12-5:30 p.m.
New renderings have been released for the upcoming National Juneteenth Museum. The 50,000-sqft landmark is still on time to complete construction next year. It has launched Operation Quick Start to move the project closer to its final stages.
Sports
This Friday, Dec. 5, don’t miss the Official FIFA World Cup Draw Party at Billy Bob’s at 11 a.m. For $10, watch the live reveal of which soccer teams will play in North Texas in June 2026. Expect live entertainment, giveaways, exclusive merchandise, and soccer personalities.
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Fort Worth’s new Sports Commissioner Drew Hays reiterates — you do not want to miss Friday’s FIFA watch party. WFAA’s Scoop Jefferson is hyping up the event.
Eat
Shortly after the opening of Dan’s Bagels, another popular bagel chain announced a future spot on FTW’s Camp Bowie, near Kincaid’s. Shug’s Bagels — known for its NY-style bagels and sandwiches — hasn’t announced an exact opening date. So, we’ll just try out one of these nine shops. (WFAA)
Tech
If you’re ever in Dallas, don’t be alarmed if you see a seemingly driverless car navigating. It might be a Waymo, AKA a robotaxi vehicle available via the Uber app. It’s expected to launch in Dallas soon. (The Dallas Morning News)
Edu
Texas Wesleyan just scored a $1.79 million boost to improve teacher retention. The new Center for Educator Excellence is aimed at supporting its educators in their professional development as well as their stress levels. (Fort Worth Report)
Development
An 80-room, boutique-style hotel from Hilton is headed to Burleson. Construction on The Standard is set to start in May 2026, and an opening is projected for Dec. 31, 2027. The hotel will contain a restaurant and a shop on the ground floor. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Health
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The Buy
Three viral products that are actually worth paying attention to:
☕ A JavaSok — aka an insulated neoprene sleeve for your favorite iced drinks. The widely popular product is an Amazon bestseller + one of the top gifts of the season. Bonus: Discover Soks for cans, water bottles, ice cream pints, and more.
🥘 The StoveShelf — as seen in Business Insider and Food & Wine. It’s a high-quality magnetic attachment for your stovetop that stores frequently used items like spices, condiments, and cooking oils.
🐻 Something that’s on every teenager’s holiday wishlist: the viral Starbucks Bearista bear cup. If you couldn’t get your hands on the original (they sold out within minutes), we found the perfect look-alike on Amazon.
I love love love the gift wrapping event going on at the Keller Public Library this month. If you can’t make it tomorrow, there are still two chances to go: Next Thursday, Dec. 11 and Thursday, Dec. 18. I hope the Fort Worth Public Library catches on and hosts an event like this, too. If they do and I missed it, reply to this email and let me know.
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