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Event Spotlight
❤️ Shake up your Valentine’s Day
Toast to love with the “Valentine’s Day for Two” dinner option.
If the standard chocolate and roses are losing their sparkle, luckily, there are plenty of unique ways to celebrate the day of love in Cowtown. Here are five of the best experiences we found:
2026 Blessing of the Fleet & Seafood Festival | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, Mount Pleasant, SC | Free | Pay tribute to Mount Pleasant’s local shrimping and fishing industry with a family-friendly boat parade and ceremonial blessing of the fleet, live music, a craft show, seafood samplings, and more.*
Filling the Will Rogers Memorial Center February 14- 28, this two-week event brings together the world’s best horsemen and horsewomen to compete in the sport of reined cow horse.
With fast-paced competition, unforgettable moments in the arena, and a true Western lifestyle experience, the NRCHA Celebration of Champions is a must-see event for fans of all ages.
Watch the partnership between horse and rider come to life in NRCHA’s signature three-event format:
Reined work: Precision, control, and athleticism through a highly technical pattern.
Herd work: A true test of cow sense as the horse and rider separate and control a single cow from the herd.
Cow work: The ultimate crowd favorite. Watch top riders go one-on-one with a cow showing speed, courage, and control.
👢Find your new fave look
Between runs, explore nearly 100 vendors full of Western style and craftsmanship. From boots and hats to jewelry and custom gear, the vendors bring the best of Western fashion and lifestyle under one roof.
👑 See the World’s Greatest Horseman® crowned
The NRCHA Celebration of Champions reaches its peak on Saturday, February 28, when the best of the best compete in the World’s Greatest Horseman® Finals. This is where legends are made, and one rider will earn the sport’s most prestigious title and take home the grand prize of $150,000.
Find the full schedule, event details, and ticket information at NRCHA.com, and follow along on Instagram (@thenrcha) for daily highlights, results, and behind-the-scenes moments.
This Rivercrest standout blends timeless design with bold, modern finishes. Think soaring ceilings, rich lacquered walls, marble accents, and a private first-floor retreat. Four bedrooms and elegant living spaces make every corner click-worthy — see for yourself.
Today Is
National Pizza Day. Here are the best places to grab a slice around Fort Worth while you contemplate the ultimate question — does pineapple belong on pizza?
Travel
Football season has been over for a matter of minutes, and the NFL is already looking ahead to next year. In October, the league will host a game in Paris for the first time in its history. We hear it’s beautiful in the fall — find out for yourself with a flight from DFW International Airport.
Pets
After outfitting a dozen grizzly bears with cameras, researchers are gaining insight into their lives in Alaska’s remote wilderness. Comparing the footage between the life of an Alaskan grizzly and our pets’ cushy experience at a local dog-friendly business, temperature-controlled and all, would be eye-opening for Fido. (AP News)
Trending
We’ve got to wait a little longer for one more small step. NASA’s Artemis II mission to the moon was going to launch as early as this week, but a leak during testing has postponed it until at least next month. In the meantime, a trip to the Omni Theater to see “Orbital” will have to quench our interstellar wanderlust. (The Guardian)
Real Estate
This high-end Fort Worth communitychecks all our boxes: stunning living spaces with quartz countertops, endless resort-style amenities (including pickleball courts), plus an unbeatable downtown location. Peek inside.*
Community
This Valentine’s Day, put your heart into local journalism by supporting FTWtoday. Your contributions will go directly toward creating more of the local stories you love, expanding our coverage, and ensuring we can remain a free resource for all. Give a little love to local news.
Number
240,000+. That’s how many active job listings you can find on our Job Board. Explore openings in healthcare, education, manufacturing, and beyond. Roles for all experience levels are hiring now. Find a new gig for 2026.
State
Did you know? Texas’ Compassionate Use Program allows 150+ conditions to access Texas-made, lab-tested, legal medical cannabis as part of treatment. Texas Original, the state’s leading medical cannabis dispensary, is offering new patients 20% off their first medical cannabis order. Learn more, become a patient, and snag the deal.†‡*
Home
Stop settling for gutter guards that barely work and still leave you climbing a ladder every month to clear debris. LeafGuard’s award-winning, one-piece system is designed to make clogs impossible. For a limited time, our readers can get 75% off installation plus an extra $200 off. Get a free assessment.*
Featured Deal
Explore an introduction to psychedelic therapy and how it can help depression or anxiety. Pre-order your book today, February 9, and get bonus access to a live online summit with Michael Pollan, Gabor Maté, Melissa Etheridge, and more.*
The Buy
Searching for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift? Surprise loved ones with these gifts that can arrive by the end of the week.
❣️ Remind them how you feel with a little sign to say I love you that’s the perfect size for desks and night stands.
🧦 You can never go wrong with soft, fuzzy socks that make every step feel like you’re walking on clouds.
📚 The perfect gift for any book lover, a three-month Audible membership is under $50 + provides access to thousands of audiobooks.
🍽️ Spark spontaneity with this set of scratch off date ideas that’s been featured in US Weekly, Cosmopolitan, and more.
✋ This top-rated hand massager can ease sore hands with five intensity levels + two heat settings.
Post Malone’s childhood home in Grapevine is for sale. Look around the house that built the “Circles” rapper. It’s conveniently located three minutes away from Grapevine Towne Center and seven minutes from DFW Airport. How cool would it be to say you live in the home of Post Malone?
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