Tourism and Hospitality

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Travel and Outdoors
All aboard: How to ride Amtrak in Fort Worth
Taking the train isn’t just for commuters — it’s also a method of leisure travel that’s growing in popularity.
April 20, 2026 10:00 AM
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Brianna Williams
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Development
TCU begins construction on $40 million athletic facility expansion
All 22 athletic programs at TCU will utilize the facility to focus on mental health and well-being, including strength, nutrition, wellness, and restoration.
February 6, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
Celebrate Valentine’s Day at these white tablecloth restaurants
Eat your heart out at these fancy white tablecloth restaurants.
February 6, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Live
Stay in the know: Major developments planned for Fort Worth
Stay ahead of the curve on FTW’s newest businesses with our guide to the latest and upcoming developments in Fort Worth. Explore the exciting wave of new restaurants, downtown landmarks, and parks transforming the local landscape and contributing to Fort Worth’s growth.
February 4, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
TikTok sensation Keith Lee is bringing his food tour to North Texas
The internet sensation is asking DFW locals to recommend their favorite restaurants for him to try when he stops by North Texas on his food tour.
January 23, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Food
Cozy up at these 15 Fort Worth restaurants with fireplaces
Don’t let the freezing temps keep you indoors — head to these local restaurants and gather around the indoor and outdoor fireplaces.
January 19, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Culture
The Fort Worth Zoo welcomes baby giraffe to its herd
The zoo has been busy celebrating birthdays over the last few months with the birthday of a new lion cub in October and a giraffe calf on January 1.
January 19, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
The Ball-Eddleman-McFarland House now hosts special events | Photo via @plastikdust
City
Nominate historic Fort Worth sites for assistance
The annual Most Endangered Places list highlights historic landmarks and resources threatened by several different circumstances.
January 12, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
FTW-Fort Worth Zoo
City
It’s a boy! The Fort Worth Zoo welcomes new lion cub
Oh baby, the Fort Worth Zoo welcomed the adorable new lion cub in October of 2023.
January 11, 2024
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
Historic XTO Energy Building will be converted to a hotel
The 1910 landmark office space is set to be converted to an extended stay Residence Inn.
January 2, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
Answered: What would a Hallmark movie based in Fort Worth look like?
We asked our readers what a Hallmark movie based in Cowtown would look like — here are a few of our favorite answers we received.
December 20, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Live
Will Fort Worth see snow this winter? Here’s what to expect this season
We’re getting closer to the end of the year, and thanks to the winter outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, we have an even better idea of what winter weather will be like in Fort Worth this season.
December 17, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
“Hats, Bells & Christmas in Cowtown": A Hallmark-style holiday movie, as told by ChatGPT
The world’s largest honky-tonk, the country’s last cowboy hat store, and twinkling lights over Fort Worth? Yep, we’d watch this holiday flick.
December 16, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Development
Latest updates on the JPS Health Network expansion
The $800 million bond program — approved in 2018 — includes five large-scale projects. Let’s review what’s already been completed and what to look forward to.
December 12, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Live
Fresh finds: 15 Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Fort Worth
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Fort Worth.
December 10, 2025
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Staff
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Culture
2025 winter break guide for Fort Worth, TX
We get it — the holidays are a busy time. Let FTWtoday make the plans for you, so you have one less thing to worry about.
December 9, 2025
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Sarah Leonhardt
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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 9, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Development
$95 million expansion complete at the Fort Worth Convention Center
On Monday, phase one of the Convention Center expansion was completed with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a VIP gathering.
December 8, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
2025 Wrapped: Fort Worth’s top news of the year
It’s that time of year again — Spotify Wrapped is out, and so is ours. Ready to see which stories Fort Worthians tuned into?
December 4, 2025
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Michael Beausoleil
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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
The holidays have us feeling extra Santa-mental | Photo via @hayniesgreenacres
Travel and Outdoors
Where to cut or pick your own Christmas tree
There’s no holiday tradition quite like picking out a fresh, live tree. Here is a roundup of local Christmas tree farms in Fort Worth where you can cut or pick your tree.
December 2, 2025
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