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Small Businesses
FTWtoday’s 2025 holiday gift guide: 90+ finds for everyone you love
Including gifts for significant others, retirees, holiday parties, young people, and gifts that ship fast.
December 09, 2025 09:00 AM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Live
Happy Hauling: 20+ flea markets, vintage, antique, and resale shops
Here’s the deal — the flea markets and vintage shopping scene is stellar in Cowtown.
December 3, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Food
8+ places to get bagels around Fort Worth
Start your morning right with these must-try bagel spots in Fort Worth, from classic cream-cheese bagels to made-to-order sandwiches.
October 30, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Business
14+ Spirit Halloween stores come to the Fort Worth area
The store finds vacant retail spaces and signs temporary leases to set up shop leading up to Halloween — but locations can change each year.
October 6, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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Retail
Western style meets Horned Frog pride
From Thursday, Sept. 11, through Saturday, Sept. 13. between 4 and 7 p.m., head to The Crescent Hotel to celebrate the launch of CHAZLYN Boots’ limited-edition TCU-themed boots.
August 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Live
Where to find 40+ wonderful coffee shops in Fort Worth
If you don’t have coffee already in hand, consider this your sign to grab some.
August 18, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
How to cowboy (or cowgirl) like a pro
Here is your highly-practical guide on what to wear, what to learn, and where to show off in Fort Worth — no ranch required.
July 22, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Retail
Shop thousands of styles at up to 60% off at Reclectic
With only six locations nationwide, this retail store brings lifestyle brands like Anthropologie, Free People, Urban Outfitters + more to Arlington at discounted prices.
June 16, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Dead malls: You could shop... until they dropped
Once booming, now barren. Let’s take a peek at a mall of Fort Worth’s past — plus hope for the future.
June 9, 2025
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Brianna Williams
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Sponsored
What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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Business
Where to spin your way through Record Store Day
Fort Worth record stores are celebrating the big day with special releases, live music, local eats, and more.
April 10, 2025
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Dylan Aycock
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History
The 50th anniversary of the ballpark nacho craze
In 1976, Arlington Stadium became the first MLB stadium to sell “ballpark nachos.” Fast forward to today, and the cheesy, golden snack is one of the most popular food items sold inside stands.
March 11, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Events
8 kid-friendly activities during Fort Worth’s spring break
Keep the kiddos busy with these events around the 817 — most of them free.
March 9, 2026
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Where to buy plants in Fort Worth
Looking to add something living to your living quarters? Check out these stores in Fort Worth where you can find household plants, pots, and more.
March 9, 2026
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
Beat the daylight saving slump with these Fort Worth activities
During daylight saving time, the clocks “spring forward,” allowing Fort Worthians to make the most of their evenings.
March 5, 2026
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Maria Adnado
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Sports
Saddle up, Fort Worth — the Ariat Texas Rattlers are showing up for Texas in a big way
The professional bull riding team plans to hold three signature events in Texas, solidifying their presence in one of the fastest-growing sports in the US.
March 4, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Real Estate
Bang For Your Buck: $500K homes in Fort Worth
Get a bang for your buck with three homes currently on the market for ~$500,000 in Fort Worth.
March 3, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Fort Worth this March
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
February 26, 2026
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Staff
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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
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Kate Mazade
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City
Name that statue: A new installation graces downtown Fort Worth
Panther City pride just grew downtown. Learn what makes this installation unique and how you can help choose its name.
February 23, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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History
How a 1890s front bar from Weatherford ended up in Canada
We’re so close to cracking this mystery. Do you have any information on its origins?
February 20, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings