Bridges was seen smiling from ear-to-ear at one of The Big Good’s annual events. | Photo by The Big Good
When GRAMMY Award winner Leon Bridges and former TCU head coach (and recent College Football Hall of Famer) Gary Patterson shared a love for helping others, they came together to create The Big Good in 2021.
Its mission is to bridge the gap between other nonprofits and their unmet needs by raising awareness and contributions. But these partner organizations don’t just address a single issue in our community. They address several — literacy, education, food insecurity, and unemployment.
Since 2021, The Big Good has had four sole partners — the Tarrant Area Food Bank, United Community Centers, T3 Partnership, and Upspire. In 2025 alone, the nonprofit granted $1.25 million to these groups.
NRCHA Kalpowar Quarter Horses Celebration of Champions | Saturday, Feb. 14-Saturday, Feb. 28 | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | Will Rogers Memorial Center | $46+ | Watch elite horse-and-rider athletes compete in a family-friendly environment during this multi-day celebration, concluding with the “2026 World’s Greatest Horseman” showdown.*
Editor’s note: Some events may be canceled, changed, or postponed due to inclement weather.
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Flying taxis may no longer be a far-off idea. Last week, the North Texas Council of Governments sought permission from the FAA to test pilotless, electric aircraft that take off and land vertically at several DFW airports. Would you try them?(CultureMap Fort Worth)
Feel Good
A Fort Worth store manager saved a freezing woman experiencing homelessness during this weekend’s ice storm. Evan’s Foodmart’s Mirza “Faris” Hussain carried the woman from across the street into this store and called paramedics. The woman is recovering at a hospital. (NBC 5 DFW)
Real Estate
The family of Dude Perfect founder — the Frisco-based entertainment company with 61.8 million YouTube subscribers — is selling their 448-acre ranch located in Palo Pinto County. Take a look inside — and outside — this nature enthusiast’s dream retreat. (Dallas Business Journal)
Film
Two DFW locals are up for Oscar nominations — Fort Worth’s Greg Kwedar and Dallas’ Clint Bentley. Both are nominated for “Best Adapted Screenplay” for “Train Dreams.” If these names sound familiar, you may recognize them from last year’s Academy Awards. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Festival
If you’re struggling to get tickets to Harry Styles’ residency at Madison Square Garden, don’t fret yet. Some folks on social media are speculating that he will headline Austin’s ACL Festival this year, as both Sundays during the festival are free on his tour schedule.
Weather
Yesterday, North Texas temperatures reached above freezing for the first time in several days. They will drop back down nightly, refreezing any melted ice, so be sure to remain as careful as possible. Follow WFAA Weather for updates.
Sports
Texas has its eyes on linebacker Raul “Popo” Aguirre Jr. from Miami. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
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Finance
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I love seeing residents playing in the snow. Did you catch the Fort Worthian who carved an ice sculpture in the shape of a bull in his front yard? Many neighbors lined up to watch the sculptor in action. I would too. Continue playing it safe in these icy conditions and keep sending in pictures.
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