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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 09:00 AM
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Gabe Guarente
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Food
10 events and specials to celebrate Cinco de Mayo
Your May 5 playbook includes block parties, mariachi bands, and food and drink specials around Cowtown.
May 1, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Mother’s Day brunch options in Fort Worth
Check out 13 options for Sunday, May 12, including Clearfork, downtown, Magnolia, and more.
April 30, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Food
A guide to purple drinks in Fort Worth
We’ll drink to the Horned Frogs with these local libations.
April 26, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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Food
Where would you film “Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives” in Fort Worth?
Cowtown = Flavortown. Our readers recommended five local restaurants Guy Fieri should try next time he’s filming an episode in Fort Worth.
April 23, 2024
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Kate Mazade
Trivia night at Fat Daddy's
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Step back in time at the Thompson’s Bookstore speakeasy
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Celebrate the Rangers’ home opener at Fat Daddy’s
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Food
Celebrate 100 years of Caesar salad with these local restaurants
Chow down, Cowtown — its the 100th anniversary of the Caesar salad.
March 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Vote in FTWtoday’s barbecue bracket
We want to know: Who has the best barbecue in Cowtown? Vote for your favorite to help determine a champion.
March 1, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Find a cocktail inspired by your favorite book at Thompson’s Bookstore
This speakeasy may not actually peddle books, but it provides the perfect locale for a bookworm’s night out.
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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
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Travel and Outdoors
Stressed? Here’s how to attend the Fort Worth Botanic Garden for free
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden’s Nature Rx program lets you attend yoga classes and gain nature-based mindfulness practices at no cost to you.
January 13, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Real Estate
Hot homes: 6 Fort Worth properties ahead of 2026 trends
This year, Zillow reports that homebuyers are playing with splashes of color, getting cozy, and looking for ultra-resilient homes.
January 7, 2026
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Connor Jacobson
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Food
The most-booked Fort Worth restaurants of 2025, according to OpenTable
Looking for dinner plans? Look no further than our roundup of last year’s most popular restaurants in Fort Worth.
January 6, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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History
This Fort Worth-area museum was just named “Best New Museum” in the US
Located in Arlington, the National Medal of Honor Museum outranked other museums in DC, Chicago, and Kansas City.
January 5, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Development
6 Fort Worth developments to look forward to in 2026
Many major developments are either already in the works or beginning next year. Here are six that you can get excited for right now.
December 29, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Travel and Outdoors
The coldest and warmest winters on record in Fort Worth
Texas temperatures are known to be extreme — from frigid winters to holidays in shorts, we’re breaking down some of the record-breaking winters we’ve experienced in North Texas.
December 17, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie