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We’re feeling Olympic today. The opening ceremony for the 2026 Winter Olympics is starting soon — at 1 p.m. — and you can catch it on NBC. Bonus: The ceremony will air again at 8 p.m. and on Peacock. As the ceremonies commence, stay tuned to WFAA’s coverage so you don’t miss a moment.
The 2026 Winter Olympics have arrived and will run from Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, Feb. 22.
Thousands of athletes from all over the world are headed to Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo to compete in 16 sports (not including para) and 116 medal events. While nearly 2,900 athletes will compete, there are four who have already won us over.
Here are the four athletes from DFW competing in this year’s games + when to watch them.
Co-owner Quincy Wallace recommends the Diablo burger.
Photo courtesy of Fred’s Texas Cafe
Eat
Fred’s Texas Cafe is officially open at the corner of Main and Magnolia in Crowley. Though it’s popular among locals, co-owner Quincy Wallace says customers travel from all around the world after a spotlight on “Diners, Drive-ins, and Dives.”(The Dallas Morning News)
Plan Ahead
Tomorrow, Feb. 7 is your last chance to attend the 2026 FWSSR. Here are seven of FTWtoday’s top-recommended things to do while there. Receive free admission all day to the stock show grounds. No registration is required — rodeo tickets are sold separately.
Pets
Well, that settles it. A Puerto Rican crested toad at the Fort Worth Zoo has predicted the winner of the Super Bowl 60. The zoo has had major success in conserving this endangered species, releasing 115,650 tadpoles to date. Find out who they’re rooting for.
Closing
The Stockyards Hotel and its next-door neighbor H3 Ranch will temporarily close this April to get ready for some major improvements. The restaurant will open back up later this year, while the hotel is expected to open early 2027. Renovations are projected to total nearly $30 million. Find out what’s changing. (Fort Worth Magazine)
Development
Soon, the 16-story vacated downtown Oncor Building at West 7th and Houston streets will be home to ~330 apartment units, ranging from studio to two-bedroom. Construction is set to begin within 1-2 months. Rent prices will be market-based. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Job
Six Flags and Hurricane Harbor are seeking 1,400 new employees (aged 15+) this year to work in retail, admissions, food and beverage, ride operations + more. Look out for hiring events that both parks plan to host this month. Learn how to apply right now. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Sports
Mark Aquirre’s No. 24 jersey has been officially retired. Aquirre played for the Dallas Mavericks from 1981 to 1989 before being traded to the Detroit Pistons. He averaged 20 points during his career. Stay up to date with WFAA Sports.
Announced
This week, Cynthia Sanchez Serrano was named the director of Fort Worth’s Public Events Department — which means she’ll be overseeing phase two of the convention center expansion. Serrano succeeds Mike Crum, who was in the role for five years.
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This week, we asked our readers to guess Jim Courtright’s nickname.
We fooled most because 42% thought it was “Slim Jim.” There’s no way. His real nickname was “Longhair Jim” due to the style he wore his hair while serving the Army scouts.
As a bonus, we asked readers who played Jim Courtright in the Western TV drama series “1883"? That’s Billy Bob Thornton.
The Cowgirl Museum expansion has reached one of its first milestones, completing its new facade. When you drive by, you will see 70 embossed horses along the top of the building. Those horses are about 10 feet tall from ear to hoof. I can’t wait to see the finished project — which is expected to finish in August.
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