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How a 1890s front bar ended up in Canada
How did this bar get from Texas to Canada? | Photo by Patrick Snell
Editor Elizabeth here. Last year, I had a friend who traveled to Vancouver, British Columbia, and visited The Liberty Distillery. He snagged this photo and sent it to me, saying “Hey, the bartender here just told me this front bar is from Weatherford. I think you should look into it.”
Immediately, I knew I had to start investigating. My sleuthing skills led me to the Director of Operations Lisa Simpson. “Hey Lisa, do you have any information about this bar?” I emailed.
“Yes, the front bar is circa 1895 and came from Weatherford, TX. It was 14 years ago when I found it after searching for hours and hours on the web. I stumbled across a lady’s website, took a leap of faith, and sent her my money. Unfortunately, I don’t remember the woman’s name,” Simpson replied.
Ahh — so the exact origin remains a mystery. Something tells me this story isn’t over.
⭐ Step into Texas stories + history at this statewide meetup
Presented by Texas State Historical Association
Photo credit: Sharon Ferranti
Love Lone Star history?
Join 700+ fellow Texas fans at the Texas State Historical Association’s 130th Annual Meeting, coming to Irving March 4-7.
Dating back to 1897, this multi-day conference blends history, scholarship, and community, with a packed itinerary that includes 30+ expert-led panels, eight banquets and receptions, and city-focused excursions that trace our state’s history from the Spanish colonial era to modern day.
Sneak a peek at the full 3-day schedule and register below.
A taste of “Wuthering Heights” awaits at a rain-swept private island for sale in the UK. Once owned by the royal family, Ynys Gifftan has no electricity. That won’t be a problem at this recently listed lakefront mansion off Eagle Mountain Lake, with floor-to-ceiling windows and a scullery. (The Times)
Concert
Taylor Sheridan is bringing back his Bosque Ranch Live concert to his ranch for the second time this year. General admission tickets go for $525. Raise the roof with headliners such as Tanner Usrey + Shane Smith and The Saints on Saturday, Sept. 12. (The Dallas Morning News)
Featured
Cowtown was featured in ELLE Magazine last week. The 80-year-old fashion and lifestyle magazine highlighted what to see and what to wear. But if you’ve been a long-time subscriber to FTWtoday, then you already know the hot spots. Read for yourself. (ELLE)
Development
Last week, ~$150 million was approved for the upcoming UTA West campus, and its first building is set to start construction next month. The facility will include a library, a cafe, student services + more. The campus is now projected to finish by May 2028. (Fort Worth Report)
Plan Ahead
Bummer — the Winter Olympics are officially over. The good news? We can start looking ahead to the Games’ return to US soil at Los Angeles 2028. You’ve got until Wednesday, March 18 to register for tickets, and a little longer to brace yourself for the lines at DFW International.
Tech
Apple is expected to unveil the newest iPhone + MacBook on Wednesday, March 4. If you’re saving up for the shiny new releases, here’s a tip: Take advantage of Fort Worth’s top free activities to stretch your budget. (Bloomberg)
Outdoors
Got a green thumb? This one’s for you. The Old Farmer’s Almanac released its 2026 Last Frost Date Map, and it suggests Fort Worth gardeners may want to plant a little earlier than usual this year. Pro tip: Pick up some native plants at Archie’s Gardenland.
Weather
The start of a new week calls for taking a look at the weather. Now through this weekend may be nice enough to take a stroll around one of Fort Worth’s many parks. Check back with WFAA’s Mariel Ruiz daily, who always posts the 14-day forecast.
Job
Manifesting a new job for 2026? Let us help. Our Job Board has 240,000 active listings across industries like healthcare, education, manufacturing, and information technology. Search open jobs now.
Learn
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The Buy
Chef-curated tasting menus, skyline tours, spa days, and more thanks to unbeatable deals on Groupon. New deals drop daily, so there’s always something new to try. You can even stack deals: book date night now, schedule a deep tissue massage, and still have room in the budget for a weekend brewery tour.
The newly renovated TCU Children’s Gallery at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will officially reopen next week. Take your kiddos ages 0-8 to explore, learn, and play. A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held to celebrate the grand opening on Saturday, March 7, but members can get a sneak peek on Friday, March 6.
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