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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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City
Get a sneak peek at the new Eastside YMCA transformation
The Eastside YMCA has been closed for renovations since 2020, but is set to reopen next fall.
November 15, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Travel and Outdoors
10 Texas road trips to take this fall
Fuel up your car and hit the road for this fall tour of the Lone Star State.
October 30, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Development
Professional golfers team up to create a luxurious golf venue in Fort Worth
The golf venue called UnderPar Life will feature hitting bays, an on-site restaurant, and a fitness center.
October 27, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
A look at what the next decade holds for downtown Fort Worth
On October 17, City Council approved a new 10-year plan for downtown that includes more housing and better community spaces.
October 25, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Travel and Outdoors
Spend a day at the Fort Worth Nature Center and Refuge
Alternative title: City Editor Kate gets a face full of spider webs.
October 24, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Events
Celebrate 50 years of the FWBG’s Japanese Garden with the fall festival
The Fall Japanese festival marks the 50th anniversary of the Japanese Garden at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden.
October 20, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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City
Grand re-opening scheduled for Diamond Hill Community Center
Diamond Hill Community Center located on the north side will reopen Saturday, Nov. 4 with all new amenities.
October 13, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Travel and Outdoors
The magnificent flight of monarch butterflies in Texas
North Texas is abuzz with millions of monarch butterflies as they make their way from Canada to Mexico. Here are a few local events to see the mesmerizing sight.
October 9, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Festivals
Best State Fair of Texas rides according to fairgoers
We hit the Midway to see which rides fairgoers are daring to try.
October 5, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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Play
Tee it up at these 25 Fort Worth golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 25 golf courses in Fort Worth are sure to make for a good round.
September 26, 2023
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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
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Culture
How to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Worth, TX
Honor the legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local celebratory events.
January 14, 2026
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Events
2026 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo: By the numbers
The highly anticipated Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo starts tomorrow. Fans can expect musical icons like Colter Wall, a record-breaking parade, and 23 days of family fun.
January 14, 2026
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Rebecca McRobbie