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The Texas tradition of homecoming mums
Everything really is bigger in Texas, including Homecoming mums that have set Guinness World records.
September 20, 2024 12:46 PM
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Kate Mazade
Two people are headed towards the camera with skates on. They are at a roller rink with a disco ball and several light strips on the ceiling.
Culture
On a roll: Spots to roller skate around Fort Worth
Looking for a fun indoor activity or a new way to get active? Try roller skating at these local spots.
August 16, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Famous people from Fort Worth
Lights, camera, action: You may be surprised by some of the famous people who have called Fort Worth home.
August 12, 2024
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Singer Leon Bridges sits on an orange couch.
Music
Leon Bridges returns with a love letter to Fort Worth
One of Funkytown’s most well-known musicians — if not the most well-known — has a new album coming in October, with songs being released now.
August 8, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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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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Food
Cotton candy bacon and drowning taquitos — chow down on the 2024 Big Tex Choice Award finalists
We can’t wait to try the ten finalist dishes of the State Fair of Texas’ 2024 Big Tex Choice Awards.
August 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Arts
Lay down some tracks at the downtown YMCA’s 4All Studios
The studio space, which offers time with professional sound engineers, is available for booking.
August 6, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Culture
What’s a “brat summer” and how do I have one?
Thanks to Charli XCX’s hit pop album, we’re here to decode why “brat” is all over the airwaves, internet, and right outside your front door.
August 5, 2024
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Madison McMillen
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The unwritten rules of Fort Worth
Dinner attire, traffic, and more ways to fit in like a long-time local even if you’re a relative newbie.
July 29, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Events
Laze away at these 5 local Labor Day weekend events
From races to rodeos, there’s something for everyone this weekend.
August 27, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The interior dining room at Taverna, a Fort Worth restaurant that's now closed. The small, round tables are draped with tablecloths featuring earth-tone patterns and colors; you can see the open window into the kitchen and chalkboards with daily specials hung above the window.
Food
Come on, dish: Which Fort Worth restaurant do you miss the most?
We want to know — which Cowtown restaurant or meal sparks nostalgia in your heart and belly, and why?
August 27, 2024
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Culture
What’s new and coming soon at the Kimbell Art Museum
Check out the Kimbell Art Museum’s current and upcoming exhibitions + new acquisitions.
August 26, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Find your zen at these yoga studios around Fort Worth
Check out these yoga studios around Fort Worth, which offer beginner classes, memberships, hot yoga, and more.
August 26, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
DFW’s first New Zealand-style ice cream shop opens in Burleson
Welcome to Mr. Henry’s Real Fruit Ice Cream.
August 23, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Hospitals in DFW with national distinctions for 2024-2025
Check out these chart-topping local healthcare systems to stay healthy.
August 22, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Date night ideas for every type of Fort Worthian
Got a hot new fling? Hoping to spice things up with your longtime partner? We’re here to help plan your next date in Cowtown.
August 22, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Travel and Outdoors
Fort Worth rodeo cowboy places third in the ‘world’s toughest’ horse race
Fort Worth resident Josh Edwards won third place in the Mongol Derby, a 1,000K endurance ride across the Mongolian steppe.
August 21, 2024
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Kate Mazade
The conceptual renderings show seven stories of apartments next to the existing Westbend development that look out onto the Trinity River.
Real Estate
$82 million development planned for South University Drive
The seven-story, mixed-use development would be the second phase of Westbend, along the Trinity River.
August 21, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A circular water fountain feature with three horn-shaped sculptures spew water in front of a four-story tan brick building with lettering that reads "Scharbauer Hall" on TCU campus.
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