Learn how to make lobster bisque, grilled lobster tail, and baked lobster Savannah. | Photo via Eventbrite
It’s time again for FTWtoday’s Plan Ahead and we’re looking at this month’s biggest events.
If one of your 2026 goals is learning a new skill (or finally picking up a hobby), then January is stacked with events for you. We found three hands-on classes that make self-improvement feel fun — and doable. Central Market Cooking School | Dates vary | Times vary | Prices vary | January’s lineup of cooking classes includes Lobstermania, Thai: A Fresh Start, and a French pastry intensive workshop.
Shuffle Dance Lessons | Every Tuesday + Thursday | 7 p.m. | Rodeo Exchange | Cost of cover | Learn how to shuffle or line dance with experts Sonya, Ric, and Marcia.
Beginners Knitting + Crochet Workshops | Saturday, Jan. 17 | 3:30–5 p.m. | JuJu Knits | $60 | A cozy, beginner-friendly class covering knitting and crochet basics — supplies included. Do you have an event you’d like to share with us?Reach out, or learn to add events to our webpage.
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Opening
West Fort Worth is set to receive a Spec’s Wine, Spirits & Finer Foods. A brand-new 11,000-sqft liquor store is headed for the intersection of I-30 and Chapel Creek Boulevard. Construction should begin on Wednesday, April 1. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Eat
Fred’s Texas Cafe — one of Fort Worth’s oldest burger spots — plans to open its third location near Crowley this spring. Learn 17 more exciting announcements for foodies coming this year. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Try This
Fort Worth City Manager Jay Chapa is the featured speaker at this year’s Women’s Policy Forum luncheon on Wednesday, Feb. 11. He’ll talk key developments, city priorities, and impactful issues. It’s not too late to join if you have a desire to implement positive changes for women and girls in Tarrant County. (Fort Worth Business Press)
Edu
Tarrant County College’s longest-standing professor Larry Story is retiring. In 1967, Story joined the then-Tarrant County Junior College staff and became one of the founding faculty members. About 59 years later, he retired from teaching history and aims to travel in this new stage of life. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
Last week, TCU’s Ken Seals rallied the Horned Frogs to a 30-27 overtime win over USC in the Alamo Bowl. Seals completed 29 of 40 passes for 258 yards and launched the game-winning touchdown pass to Jeremy Payne at a critical moment. (KERA News)
Announced
After the Dallas Cowboys released Trevon Diggs last week, the Green Bay Packers wasted no time, signing on the cornerback, inheriting the remainder of his five-year contract. WFAA’s sports reporter Jonah Javad shared a clip of Diggs during his first practice with his new team, now rocking a No. 28 jersey.
Job
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The Buy
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Welcome to Dry January, everyone. Last week, I asked you all to send me your New Year’s resolutions so I could draw up some inspiration. One thing that I never miss out on is Dry January. If you’re like me and trying to stay sober this month, I recommend checking out these nearby spots with mocktails so good, you won’t even miss the alcohol.
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