The location of the mural was supported by Sasha and Ed Bass, Sundance Square, and Architect Associates. | Photos courtesy of James Prosek
The next time you’re in Sundance Square — look up.
Fort Worth has another major piece of public art, and it’s large. The new 360° piece spans 300 ft. long and 15 ft. high, for a total of 5,000 sqft. Artist, author, and Yale graduate James Prosek hand-painted 100+ native prairie plant species, a tribute to the natural landscape that blanketed North Texas long before skyscrapers took their place.
The mural features purple coneflowers, Indian blankets, Indian paintbrushes, winecups, big bluestems + little bluestems, sideoats grama, and more.
For more Fort Worth murals, check out our guide.
It’s time to pull out your coats because winter is making a statement in North Texas this week. Meteorologist Greg Fields predicts a strong cold front and possible freezing rain this Saturday and Sunday.
Shop
The Houston-based women’s boutique Francesca’s is closing all doors. Find entire-store discounts at the four Fort Worth-area locations in downtown, the Shops at Clearfork, Northeast Mall, and Tanger Outlets. (The Dallas Morning News)
Closing
Heim BBQ is leaving Near Southside. The barbecue joint is keeping its “On the River” location, has added a destination in Weatherford, plus plans to open a budget concept called Heim’s Pig Stand on Camp Bowie Boulevard. Stay tuned for details. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
State
The State Fair of Texas plans to put its 2026 pre-fair rodeo on hold, saying it may return in the future. Officials evaluate the fair’s attractions annually, and this year’s top priority is affordability for families. Good thing Cowtown has rodeos weekly in the Stockyards. (WFAA)
Sports
Fresh off his 2026 College Football Hall of Fame announcement, former TCU head coach Gary Patterson is back in the headlines. Could a comeback be in the works? Find out which school has reached out in the latest episode of Locked On Horned Frogs.
Edu
The oil industry isn’t always what Hollywood makes it out to be — and TCU business professor Tom Seng wants his students to know it. That’s why he’s now teaching an eight-week course on land management and administration, inspired by Paramount’s hit series “Landman.” Here’s how Seng is flipping the script. (CBS Texas)
Transit
Last month, Trinity Metro ended the year on a high note, breaking the previous ridership record for TEXRail. December 2025 brought 129,115 rides — a 25% increase from December 2024. Learn how to ride to DFW Airport for as little as $2. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
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