Fort Worth sunsets always show up in style. | Photo by @jrh79_
Fort Worthians are a lively bunch, and many locals find connections through Reddit, an online forum and news site filled with community, camaraderie, and helpful tips.
The “subreddit” r/FortWorth has multiple ongoing conversations. So, let’s tap into some of its hottest questions and see if we can answer them.
u/burntoutpremed13 wants to know: What are the best touristy things to do?
We’re so glad you asked. Whether you’re a country cowboy, nature lover, or an architecture fanatic, Fort Worth is one of the most popular tourist attractions. Reddit users recommended The Stockyards Museum, Joe T. Garcia’s, and Billy Bob’s.
u/quirky_rice8776 asks: Where can you find appliance repairs in Fort Worth?
Looking for a neon “taco” sign to spruce up your living room? Former Taco Heads has listed two of its recognizable signs on Facebook Marketplace. For the right price, they could be yours.
List
OpenTable released its list of 2026 Top 100 Romantic Restaurants, but FTW didn’t make the list. Luckily, our friends at CultureMap published their own list of the best V-Day dining spots.
Travel
This week, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines officially ended its 55-year-old seating policy, launching an assigned seating system that replaces free seat selection. The first flight with this change flew from Hawaii to Los Angeles. (Dallas Business Journal)
Real Estate
The Fort Worth City Council has approved $5 million more towards affordable housing in the 2026 bond program, after hearing resident feedback. Many council members supported the increase. See what else is to come. (Fort Worth Report)
Announced
The president of this Fort Worth restaurant has just been announced as the new Chair of the board for the Fort Worth Chamber. The rest of the 2026 board was revealed, too. (Fort Worth Business Press)
Concert
Ne-Yo and Akon will perform at Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 8, as part of their 37-city “Nights Like This” tour. Tickets go on sale tomorrow, Jan. 30, at 10 a.m. (CultureMap Dallas)
Weather
On Tuesday, WFAA’s Teresa Woodard says her normal 25-minute commute turned to 2.5-hours, due to black ice disrupting the flow of traffic. Officials ended up shutting down that section of the interstate.
Sports
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The Buy
Super Bowl LX kicks off on Sunday, Feb. 8. Whether you’re catching the game at your favorite sports bar or hosting a watch party at home, we’ve rounded up a few must-haves for every kind of big-game watcher:
We’re officially one month away from the Fort Worth Music Festival. Tickets are on sale now for the four-day Stockyards event. Reminder that this year’s headliners include the Josh Abbott Band, Jack Ingram, and Ray Wylie Hubbard.
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