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Fitness
Find your new training buddy at these 7 local running groups
Running groups can help you make friends while you pound the pavement.
February 25, 2026 12:00 PM
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Kate Mazade
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Development
New $75 million youth sports complex planned for Roanoke
The 122-acre Play It Forward complex will feature multiple sports courts when it opens in late 2025.
October 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Toddler’s day out in Fort Worth
Bookmark this guide for what to do with your littles around town.
September 24, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
By the numbers: Fort Worth’s approved FY 2025 budget
The 2025 fiscal budget for the City of Fort Worth prioritizes core services and but keeps the tax rate the same as 2024.
September 18, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Carillon Parc development brings European design to Southlake
The 42-acre mixed-use development broke ground in 2023 at the corner of North White Chapel Boulevard and East State Highway 114.
September 11, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Design dive: TCU’s campus master plan
TCU unveiled a new campus master plan with long term goals for constructing and renovating 35 buildings around campus.
August 20, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Look to the stars for the Perseid meteor shower
Head to theses local stargazing spots to watch the meteor shower light up the sky.
August 8, 2024
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Culture
Walking trends in the Fort Worth metro
Average daily walking trips dropped by 36% in the US between 2019 and 2022 — see how Fort Worth compares.
June 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Development
Colonial course changes: What you might see at the 2024 Charles Schwab Challenge
We spoke with Colonial Country Club general manager Frank Cordeiro about the renovations for the historic golf course.
May 21, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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City
A new trailhead is under construction at Marine Creek Lake
It’s time to hit the trails — check out the new trailhead and amenities headed to Marine Creek Lake Park in northwest Fort Worth.
May 21, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Historic Forest Park Pool will reopen after $15 million overhaul
The 100-year-old pool underwent a major facelift. See what swimmers can expect this summer.
May 21, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Get your sweat on at 30+ gyms around Fort Worth
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 30+ gyms and fitness offerings around Cowtown.
February 2, 2026
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Fort Worth this February
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 29, 2026
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Staff
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City
Answering some of Reddit’s burning questions about Fort Worth
The buzzing social media site has many ongoing conversations, so we found responses to some of the trending questions here in Cowtown.
January 28, 2026
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Donna Provencher
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Nonprofits
By the numbers: Leon Bridges’ nonprofit makes a big impact over five years
Since its conception, The Big Good has raised $4.3 million, plus recently announced a country music A-Lister to headline its upcoming big night.
January 27, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Ranking Fort Worth throughout 2025
We’re taking a look back at some of the major headlines + lists that Cowtown was featured in last year.
January 26, 2026
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Kate Mazade
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Events
What to know before the inaugural IndyCar race coming to DFW
The IndyCar 500 is coming to DFW for the first time for the Grand Prix of Arlington. Here’s everything you should know before you go.
January 22, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
2026 James Beard Award semi-finalists from North Texas
The semi-finalists for the 2026 James Beard Awards were announced on Wednesday, Jan. 21.
January 21, 2026
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Gabe Guarente
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Arts
Just how large is the world’s largest prairie mural above Sundance Square?
Fort Worth’s newest mural makes a major statement in downtown.
January 20, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
Join the sourdough revolution in Fort Worth
The bread type is more popular than ever, and we’re here to help you find the best loaves in FTW, or start making your own.
January 16, 2026
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Patrick Sidwell
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Culture
Where the celebrities are hanging out in North Texas
We’re highlighting where celebrities are hanging out in North Texas, from major events to popular restaurants.
January 16, 2026
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Rebecca McRobbie