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🐴 Saddle up: Major museum expansion opens this fall
Presented by National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
Photos courtesy the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame
The countdown continues for the National Cowgirl Museum & Hall of Fame’s highly anticipated 16,000-sqft expansion, scheduled to open in November 2026.
Totaling $19 million in upgrades, the transformed space will feature a stunning new entrance facing the Dickies Arena in Fort Worth’s Cultural District, plus all-new installations, galleries, and decor.
🎠 New carousel + galleries
At the heart of the expansion is a fully functional custom carousel from the artisans at Barrango, which will be available to ride for guests of all ages.
But that’s just the start. Other improvements include:
Intricate bas-reliefs of running horses along the building’s exterior
New fashion gallery showcasing iconic Western wear and shifting styles
Curated photo gallery spotlighting powerful cowgirls throughout history
This new expansion is all about furthering the Museum’s mission to honor and celebrate the women of the West, paying homage to the spirit and strength of these key figures in Western heritage.
Can’t wait to visit? Don’t worry: The Museum has remained open throughout construction, and ticket prices are even reduced until the expansion is complete.
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Today Is
The start of the Lunar New Year, marking the start of spring and a new year on the lunisolar calendar. Celebrate the Year of the Horse with a firecracker show and a lion + dragon dance this weekend at Grand Prairie’s Asia Times Square. Parking and admission are free.
Festival
The 39th Main St. Arts Festival is back Thursday, April 16-Sunday, April 19. The 18-block festival will feature 200+ artists, live music on three stages, family activities, and diverse culinary experiences. Find out more about Texas’ largest arts festival and the No. 3 fine arts festival in the US. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Coming Soon
A Chinese restaurant — voted No. 1 by the Dallas Observer — is coming to Fort Worth. According to its website, Wu Wei Din’s Cowtown location at NE Loop 820 and North Beach Street will serve classic favorites like General Tso’s chicken, dumplings, noodles + more.
Development
Fort Worth can expect to see an additional 800 new homes built in west Fort Worth at Veale Ranch. Construction is already underway at Ventana, a 5,200-acre residential buildout, where 1,300 homes have already been constructed. (Dallas Business Journal)
Community
The Greater Fort Worth Association of Realtors released a report of Fort Worth’s 2025 “most loved zip codes” — aka the neighborhoods with the most home sales. Did your zip code make the cut? (KDAF)
Sports
In honor of the FIFA World Cup, a giant golden shoe is being constructed from locally sourced reclaimed metal in the Arlington Entertainment District. Fans can “buy a brick” starting at $500 and have their name engraved on the sidewalk below the future structure. (WFAA)
Feel Good
Roses are red, violets are blue. While playing on the road in Florida, Trinity Dallas FC spent downtime hand-crafting Valentine’s Day cards for patients at Dallas’ Scottish Rite for Children. WFAA’s Paul Livengood shared more about the team’s community outreach.
Health
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Post of the Day
The festival is also coming to Austin on Saturday, Feb. 21 and Houston on Saturday, March 7.
Ramadan begins tonight, and one of the state’s biggest late-night celebrations is headed to DFW. Mark your calendar for Arlington’s Texas Suhoor Fest from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28.
After a massive turnout last year, the festival organizers have upgraded the venue to the Choctaw Stadium Parking Lot. Get excited for 200+ food, dessert, and bazaar vendors will be present. The event is free with RSVP.
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Last weekend, I visited the Huong Dao temple to see our Buddhist monks return home after their 110-day Walk for Peace. The morning was filled with so much emotion — and many raindrops — but if 19 monks can endure 110 days on foot, I can handle a couple of soggy hours without an umbrella. Together, we made a vow to make every day a peaceful day. It was one of my favorite moments of 2026 so far.
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