Airports and Transportation

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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.
December 15, 2025 10:00 AM
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Brianna Williams
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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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City
Hidden Gem: Take to the skies — and the past — at the Vintage Flying Museum
Head to the Vintage Flying Museum at Fort Worth Meacham International Airport to see historic and preserved aircraft.
February 15, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
New TRE Trinity Lakes station opening this month
Trinity Metro is closing the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) Richland Hills Station and opening Trinity Lakes Station.
February 9, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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Airports and Transportation
LG opens first US electric vehicle charging factory in Fort Worth
The 100,000-sqft green energy facility will produce up to 10,000 advanced electric vehicle chargers per year.
January 16, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Five-minute history: Fort Worth takes flight in the 1950s and 1960s
In the latest installment of our five-minute history series, we’re looking back at the 1950s and 1960s and the transportation milestones of Panther City.
January 8, 2024
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Kate Mazade
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City
Answered: How you’d like to see carbon reduced
We recently asked how you would like to see Carbon Reduction Program funding used. Here’s what you said.
December 21, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Construction kicks off on North Tarrant Express expansion
Keep an eye out for toll road construction between Fort Worth and Euless in 2024.
December 19, 2023
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Kate Mazade
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City
Here’s why Jones Street in downtown will be painted red
The City of Fort Worth will kick off a new Red Bus Lane Pilot program this week to improve bus lanes on Jones Street.
September 25, 2023
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Live
Get your sweat on at 30+ gyms around Fort Worth
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 30+ gyms and fitness offerings around Cowtown.
February 2, 2026
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Fort Worth this February
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 29, 2026
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Staff
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City
Answering some of Reddit’s burning questions about Fort Worth
The buzzing social media site has many ongoing conversations, so we found responses to some of the trending questions here in Cowtown.
January 28, 2026
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Donna Provencher
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Nonprofits
By the numbers: Leon Bridges’ nonprofit makes a big impact over five years
Since its conception, The Big Good has raised $4.3 million, plus recently announced a country music A-Lister to headline its upcoming big night.
January 27, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Ranking Fort Worth throughout 2025
We’re taking a look back at some of the major headlines + lists that Cowtown was featured in last year.
January 26, 2026
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Kate Mazade
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Events
What to know before the inaugural IndyCar race coming to DFW
The IndyCar 500 is coming to DFW for the first time for the Grand Prix of Arlington. Here’s everything you should know before you go.
January 22, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
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
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Gabe Guarente
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Arts
Just how large is the world’s largest prairie mural above Sundance Square?
Fort Worth’s newest mural makes a major statement in downtown.
January 20, 2026
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Elizabeth Hastings
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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