From sunrise to sunset, there’s always something happening in Panther City. | Photo by @jrh79_
If you’ve been keeping up with our newsletter, it’s no surprise that 2025 was a packed year for our city. We’re taking a look back at what some national outlets and organizations ranked Fort Worth.
Fort Worth on the rise
DFW ranked No. 1 on the list of the top growth metros by the U-Haul Growth Index.
Fort Worth was ranked No. 1 in the US in processing development permits.
Fort Worth ranked No. 4 on Reader’s Digest’s list of the “16 Best Places to Travel in 2026 for Memory-Making Adventures,” joining international destinations like Milan and Seoul.
Arts, culture + things we love
Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum was rated No. 1 best free attraction in the state of Texas.
Over 200 million. That’s how many people across the US were impacted by Winter Storm Fern. The storm also triggered the highest number of flight cancellations since March 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. With more cold weather ahead, now’s a good time to review our local winter preparedness guide. (NBC News)
Try This
Want to learn CPR for free? The Fort Worth Public Library and the Fire Department are offering hands-on CPR and AED training at 12 library locations next month. Sessions are open to adults, first-come, first-served — no registration required.
Fun Fact
TCU has sent dozens of players to the NFL — but none will suit up in this year’s Super Bowl. Still, Fort Worth has one hometown connection: Arlington Heights High School alum Riq Woolen is headed to the big game as the Seattle Seahawks’ starting cornerback. (US News)
Transit
Lower fare charges for Trinity Metro will take effect Sunday, March 1. A regional round-trip ticket on the Trinity Railway Express will drop from $12 to $9. More pricing changes are also on the way — here’s what to know. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
After a loss to the Lakers, the Mavericks’ matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks was postponed after the team was stranded on a DFW tarmac for hours. Follow WFAA Sports for the latest updates.
Listen
Christian Parker has been hired by the Dallas Cowboys as the new defensive coordinator. Local analysts discuss which players could be greatly impacted by the new coach. Get more news.
Job
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Shop
If we could only buy one thing this month? We’d buy two — a two-piece set, that is. Eliminate outfit guesswork + look instantly put together with this best-selling comfy travel set, or turn the cozy up a notch with this knit loungewear set.*
The Buy
One of our favorite on-the-go essentials: deodorizing body wipes. We stash them in our car + purse because you never know when you’ll need a quick little refresh.
Today I learned that the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo has only ever been canceled twice — once in 1943 during World War II and then again in 2021 amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Freezing temperatures, though? Please. The rodeo must go on.
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