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Business
DFW Airport opens newly renovated runway
The runway’s completion puts DFW Airport ahead of schedule on its capital improvement plan.
October 15, 2024 04:21 PM
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Brianna Williams
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Airports and Transportation
The world’s largest operational steam locomotive on display in Fort Worth
Meet Big Boy — aka Union Pacific No. 4014 — on display at T&P Station on Thursday, Oct. 11 + Friday, Oct. 12.
October 10, 2024
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Kate Mazade
An Amtrak train is on an outdoor track in front of several tall buildings in the background. A person stands to the side of the train.
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.
October 3, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Airports and Transportation
✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of DFW in 2024
Check out some of the year’s cheapest flights leaving our local airport.
September 5, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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City
Design dive: $94 million master plan for Fort Worth Spinks Airport
City Council is set to approve a new master plan for Fort Worth Spinks Airport on Tuesday, Aug. 13. Descend into the airport’s history before we fly into its future.
August 9, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
The Solar Car Challenge takes over Texas Motor Speedway
First established in 1993 to help motivate students in science and engineering + to increase alternative energy awareness, the Challenge is hosted by Oncor and Lockheed Martin.
July 17, 2024
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Ted Bauer
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City
Decode the code: Electric vehicle charging on residential properties
Thinking about getting an electric vehicle? Get the 411 on installing a charging port at your home.
May 31, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
All Aboard: Trinity Metro unveils new TEXRail fleet names
Commute in style — take a ride on one of the newly named TEXRail trains.
May 17, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Real Estate
Take to the skies: Granbury’s Pecan Plantation offers fly-in living
Looking for a new high-flying way to live? Check out fly-in residential properties along the airparks at Pecan Plantation in Granbury.
May 9, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrate 50 years of DFW Airport with these major milestones and world records
DFW International Airport opened in 1974 and quickly rose to its status as the best large airport in North America.
March 25, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
New bike lane project is pedaling toward Fort Worth
The city’s Transportation & Public Works Department will debut new innovative bike lane signals from downtown to Gateway Park.
February 19, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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‘Tis the Season: 45+ winter events happening around Fort Worth
Use our seasonal guide for fall and winter events happening around the city.
November 13, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Food
3 Fort Worth restaurants recognized by Michelin Guide Texas
Goldee’s Barbecue, Panther City BBQ, and Birrieria Y Taquieria Cortez were among the Texas restaurants recognized by the Michelin Guide.
November 11, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Share the love with WFAA’s Santa’s Helpers toy drive
The annual holiday toy drive extends across four North Texas counties.
November 11, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
FTWtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
November 8, 2024
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Sarah Leonhardt
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Business
Historic Fort Worth jewelry store announces closure
After over 130 years in business, Haltom’s Jewelers announced that it will close all three of its locations.
November 8, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Events
Commemorate Veterans Day in Cowtown
Don’t miss the Tarrant County Veterans Day Parade on Monday, Nov. 11.
November 7, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Culture
What are you thankful for in Fort Worth?
We’re taking a minute this November to appreciate the things we love most about Cowtown.
November 6, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Live
Fresh finds: Vegan and vegetarian restaurants in Fort Worth
Dig into delicious and nutritious vegan and vegetarian fare in every corner of Fort Worth.
November 6, 2024
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Staff
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Food
Pre-order your holiday pie with these 8 local bakeries
Don’t skimp on the holiday dessert with these local bakeries selling Texas’ favorite pecan pie.
November 5, 2024
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Kate Mazade
A skyline view of downtown Fort Worth. In the middle of the photo towards the right, a blue location dropper points out where the new development will be located.
City
~$74M downtown multifamily housing project sets new timeline
The developer has also worked on projects in Denton, Hutto, and Houston.
November 4, 2024
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Brianna Williams