Treat your loved ones to fun, cozy, and personalized picks this holiday gifting season. | Graphic by 6AM City
Psst — It’s nearly mid-December. Finish your holiday shopping this weekend with our gift ideas:
Gifts for your significant other
Local pick:Cowtown Necklace from The Worthy Co. | $88 | Handmade in Cowtown, this 14K gold-filled necklace features dainty charms like a cowboy hat, stars, and horseshoes.
Full-zip flannel jacket | $36.99 | Flannel, cotton, and fleece combine in this ultra-soft, stylish hoodie.
Gifts for retirees
Local pick: H2Glow Facial fromFace Foundrie | $79+ | Gift them the best skin of their life with a 40-minute hydradermabrasion via aqua technology.
Local pick:Texas Bluebonnet Soap | $8.95 | This handmade bar of soap contains coconut oil and organic shea butter, blended with fresh floral and white jasmine.
Shower steamers | $9.99 | This best-selling assortment features lavender, eucalyptus, and rosemary.
A new clean eatery is now open at The Shops at Willow Park. Check out Clean Eatz. It offers dine-in meals, grab-and-go options, weekly meal plans, and protein smoothies + coffee every day.
Closing
Taco ‘bout sad. Taco Heads in the Stockyards is closing. Yesterday, the restaurant posted the news via Instagram that its last day is Sunday, Dec. 14.
Try This
You’ve heard of “The Nutcracker.” Wait til you discover this sensory-friendly edition. This Sunday, Dec. 14, at 6:30 p.m. at IM Terrell Performing Arts Center, the North Central Ballet presents “The Nutcracker: A Gentle Performance,” featuring softer lighting and sounds. Guests can even speak quietly.
Edu
The Texas Education Agency has announced a takeover of Lake Worth ISD after a series of consecutive failing accountability ratings. Refresh your memory on what this means for the district. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Biz
Cedar Hill-born White Rhino Coffee has bought all four locations of Emporium Pies and plans to open more. While we wait to find out location details, the buyers say that menu integrations are to come, and customers can expect to see coffee and pie pairings in the future. (The Dallas Morning News)
Number
174%. According to The Athletic, that’s how much DFW hotels have spiked during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. That makes us feel glad we live where we do. Follow WFAA Paul Livengood for more World Cup statistics.
Listen
On the latest episode of Locked On Mavericks, the local experts break down fresh trade buzz involving Daniel Gafford, Klay Thompson, and D’Angelo Russell. Are these players safe, or are they headed for the chopping block? Find out.
Your glasses called — they’re ready for retirement. Shop Zenni’s durable frames + advanced lenses for an upgrade, with most pairs under $80. Bonus: Take an extra 10% off with code TWW.*
Older Adults
Are you taking advantage of these stellar senior discounts? From savings with Walgreens to a discounted Amazon Prime membership, we found 20 hacks all older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth.*
Looking to help a neighbor this holiday season? There’s still time this weekend to spread some of that holiday magic at the Ronald McDonald House Fort Worth (RMHFW).
RMHFW is collecting new, unwrapped toys for their “Bow on Top Holiday Shop,” giving families a little extra joy this season. Every gift makes a big difference for kids and parents spending the holidays away from home. The toy drive ends Monday, Dec. 15. Reach out to schedule your drop-off.
Great news. The Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s “Musical Swings” interactive installation has been extended through Sunday, Jan. 11 — which means I still have time to get out there, and so do you. No musical background needed. See a preview.
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