The exhibit deck of the museum is held up by five pillars — one for each branch of the military. | Photo by FTWtoday
Less than one year since its grand opening, the National Medal of Honor Museum was voted No. 1 Best New Museum in USA Today’s 2026 Reader’s Choice Awards, rounding off a historic year for the foundation. Nominations were hand-picked by a panel of experts, then voted on by the public.
Board of Directors Chair Charlotte Jones says that since its opening in March 2025, “tens of thousands of visitors have walked through the doors and left inspired by what they’ve seen.” She hinted that 2026 will be even greater with more engaging programming. Stay tuned for more updates.
Tickets + Memberships
Visitors can explore the 25,000 sqft of exhibits, including interactive galleries, pictures and artifacts, letters from home, and more. Buy tickets online and choose from a variety of tours starting at $30, or become a member and receive unlimited admissions.
In addition to its courses, Maverick will feature an extensive collection of practice facilities, including a range house, a golf-teaching facility, and a short-game area.
Maverick Golf & Ranch Club’s 9-hole par 3 course is officially open. Designed by world-renowned Architect Tom Fazio, it is the first of three courses set to open this year at the new club located on Rolling Hills Drive in southwest Fort Worth.
Biz
AT&T is parting ways with Dallas’ Discovery District. Word on the street says it’s moving its international headquarters further north to a 54-acre plot in Plano. So, what does the future hold for the Discovery District? Only time will tell. (The Dallas Morning News)
State
Oh no, she didn’t. Austin has bumped Fort Worth back to the fifth most populous city in Texas. Last year, Cowtown reached over 1 million residents, beating out Austin. But according to new data, Austin outranked FTW again by ~34,000 residents. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Fun Fact
A 12-year-old from North Richland Hills finds it “annoying” that his classmates call him a baby genius. But can you blame them? He’s already a sophomore at UT Arlington and on his way to earning an aerospace engineering degree. Read the full story. (Fort Worth Report)
Closing
Last month, the cupcakes chain Sprinkles — known for its 24-hour cupcake ATMs — shuttered all locations nationwide, including ATMs at The Shops at Clearfork and Southlake Town Square. We know where you can still find sweets, though. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Sports
Two parachutists landed — well,not according to plan during the Armed Forces Bowl at the Amon G. Carter Stadium last week. Not to worry — both stuntmen are safe and were able to walk away with zero injuries. WFAA’s Paul Livengood shared what happened.
Listen
While former TCU Quarterback Josh Hoover is set to join top-ranked Indiana, the Horned Frogs may have landed their top target to replace him. Find out more with Locked On’s team-focused daily podcasts.
The Buy
Don’t let chilly temps keep you cooped up all winter. Bundle up with one of our favorite scarves:
The NFL playoffs begin this Saturday, Jan. 10. Got skin in the game? The Cowboys may be out, but the Houston Texans are in. The team squares off against the Pittsburgh Steelers next Monday, Jan. 12, at Acrisure Stadium. Keep up with your team (or teams) using the official bracket.
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