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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.
October 24, 2025 05:32 PM
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Normalize naming kids after something you love
Goodnight, Fort Worth.
June 13, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Development
Two sustainability-minded developments in the works in Fort Worth
Between developers reducing their energy footprint through the use of shipping crates + housing reusing vacated offices in town, these two developments show what sustainable development can do.
June 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Add to cal: Fort Worth’s monthly Rock ‘n’ Roll Rummage Sale
Deck out your closet with vintage finds from the monthly open-air rummage sale.
June 12, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Real Estate
Where to buy the most popular paint colors of 2024
From serene blue to warm terracotta, visit these local paint stores for the most popular interior paint colors of 2024.
June 10, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Sweet celebrations: National Donut Day in Fort Worth
Check out these local spots to get your donut fix on National Donut Day.
June 6, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Cheers: We’re celebrating Drink Up Week — here’s how to join us
We’ll be toasting to the bountiful beverage industry across Fort Worth, TX from Monday, July 22 to Friday, July 26, 2024.
May 21, 2024
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Monica Garske
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Food
Taste Test: Seasonal selections at the new James Provisions
Founder Deborah Williamson returns from New York’s food scene, bringing her fresh new dining concept home to Hurst.
May 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Here’s how you can support free, unbiased local journalism in Fort Worth
We fill your inbox with positive, impactful local news and events. Support our mission.
May 1, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Food
Learn to cook at Hao’s Grocery and Cafe
We stopped by the Asian market and kitchen in the Near Southside for a cooking class with chef Hao Tran.
April 29, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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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
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Education
Fort Worth ISD is extending the 2025-2026 school year for 15 schools
The school board approved 25 summer enrichment days for campuses that have received a “D” or “F” rating from the Texas Education Agency.
August 5, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
A museum-style display from Harry Potter: The Exhibition featuring costumes worn by Ron Weasley, Harry Potter, and Hermione Granger. Each outfit is mounted on a headless mannequin against a red backdrop with subtle Gryffindor-themed designs and red velvet curtains. Props like a golden birdcage and a Gryffindor scarf sit between the costumes. Informational placards with character photos and descriptions are placed in front of each costume.
Culture
6 can’t-miss experiences at ‘Harry Potter: The Exhibition’ in Dallas
Step inside the Wizarding World with original film props, iconic Hogwarts sets, interactive magic, and exclusive merch when the global touring exhibit lands at Pepper Square.
August 4, 2025
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Morgan O’Neal
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Food
Everything you can get for free on your birthday
Bookmark this page so you never miss a deal on your birthday ever again.
July 31, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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History
Five-minute history: The beginning of “Where the West Begins”
From the city’s founding to current day, follow along with our short history of how Fort Worth came to be.
July 30, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Development
Apartments and retail space coming to the West 7th District
Construction begins next month for the Van Zandt project that was first announced nearly four years ago.
July 29, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
How to navigate our community events page
Never again wonder how to browse for cool events in our city or how to upload your own.
July 24, 2025
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Sarah Leonhardt
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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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Travel and Outdoors
Rent a private pool in the DFW metro
Explore unique pools across the metro for a refreshing getaway, whether you’re hosting a gathering or just enjoying some solo relaxation.
July 21, 2025
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Travis Meier
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Live
What’s in a name? 15 historic street names in Fort Worth
Fort Worth, TX has over a century and a half of history. In this guide, we’re diving into the city’s oldest streets and how they got their names.
July 18, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Food
Where to get ice cream in Fort Worth, Texas
July 17, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie