We had plenty of news to summarize in 2025. | Photo via 6AM City
Spotifty Wrapped is out, and so is ours. It’s been a big year for Cowtown. Let’s dive into your top stories of 2025, but first, some stats.
55,402 of you are subscribed to FTWtoday and know all the best news and events in our city. That’s 5,633 more than 2024. Thanks for being here.
You’ve read 243 newsletters this year.
On average, it takes our readers about five minutes to go through the newsletter, which means you’ve spent 1,215 minutes (about 20 hours) with us in 2025.
You’ve changed, and so has Fort Worth. Let’s look at some of the things that our city has been through.
In January, one of Fort Worth’s most expensive homes was on the market. Although it’s not currently for sale, that doesn’t mean we can’t still dream.
In March, we welcomed Iggy the Iguana back to his rightful perch above the Museum of Living Art at the Fort Worth Zoo.
Can you spot the impostor? | Photos submitted by readers
This week, we asked readers whether they prefer a real Christmas tree to an artificial one — and 60% said they prefer an artificial. Then, we asked readers to submit photos of their 2025 Christmas tree set-up. Can you help us spot the real ones?
There’s a new sweet and savory breakfast and lunch spot in Saginaw. Great Biscuit & Spice Co. is now open on Hampshire Street and is serving classic biscuits and gravy, blueberry biscuits, and chicken salad sandwiches. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Biz
The Western-wear and boot company Ariat International is expanding its FTW headquarters and adding 250 jobs to the market. The company will invest $72.6 million in the project, which will cover the construction of a new distribution center in the area. (Fort Worth Report)
List
This year, Hanukkah begins on Sunday, Dec. 14, and ends on Monday, Dec. 22. Study up on the history of the Jewish holiday + read a roundup of events happening across DFW, like the menorah lighting at Southlake Town Square. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Coming Soon
Fore. You will soon be able to play golf “around the world” at the upcoming X Golf. The 5,000-sqft virtual golf entertainment center — that will include a kitchen and bar — will open next year in Alliance Town Center. Try it out in Frisco or Rockwall first. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Feel Good
Earlier this year, Fort Worth’s Cook Children’s performed a risky heart surgery on a five-month-old baby. Most hospitals avoid the surgery due to the survival rate. However, it turned out to be successful, and the baby and her family are now safely home in Georgia. (Fort Worth Report)
Trending
The Dallas Cowboys broke the viewing record for a regular-season game during their Thanksgiving matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs, drawing more than 57 million viewers. Follow WFAA Sports for more.
Sports
The Dallas Mavericks defeated the Miama Heat this week 118-108. They tip off versus the Oklahoma City Thunder tonight at 8:30 p.m. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts with Locked On’s team-focused podcasts.
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