10 ideas to change things up this Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is often a day of romantic love and time spent with those closest to your heart. It’s also a day of stress and anxiety, littered with high expectations. Making plans, buying gifts and...
View ArticleFlint water crisis poses questions about Fort Worth water
On Dec. 10, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed revisions to the national drinking water regulations for lead and copper, but they were too late. Just under a month later, Michigan Gov....
View ArticleFort Worth Stock Show wrangles in record-breaking numbers
The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo broke records this year, bringing in 1,257,900 people in its 23-day run. Matt Brockman, the publicity manager for the stock show, said the success could be...
View ArticleExpo on marijuana and the budding industry coming to Fort Worth
A marijuana convention is coming to Fort Worth, but don’t expect any free samples. The Southwest Cannabis Conference and Expo is a two-day event on Feb. 27 and 28 with the purpose of educating Texans...
View ArticleMembers of St. Andrew Catholic Church recognize Ash Wednesday
Members of St. Andrews Catholic church recognized the beginning of lent this morning by participating in an Ash Wednesday service. Rev. Tom Stabile of St. Andrew Catholic Church led prayers and the...
View ArticleThings for single people to do on Valentine’s Day
Nothing makes being single seem painful quite like Valentine’s day. But, being alone on Valentine’s day doesn’t have to be awful. In fact, here’s some things you can do to make the day great. 1. Treat...
View ArticleRobert Carr Chapel holds Ash Wednesday service
People participated in the Ash Wednesday service at TCU’s Robert Carr Chapel. Members of the congregation received blessed ashes signaling the first day of Lent. Services were held at 9:00 a.m. and...
View ArticleTraveler brings exploratory exhibition to Fort Worth
When David Hares II went on a 40,000-mile journey to visit the National Parks he didn’t think anyone else would care. But after putting together a collection of 85 photographs of the parks and a few...
View ArticleRecord Town celebrates 59 years with a reason to smile
Record Town moves to the beat of its own gramophone. The independently-owned vinyl record store celebrated 59 years since first opening their doors on South University Drive in 1957. Employees spent...
View ArticleResidents find furrier Valentines to love
Some Fort Worth residents found love with a furrier Valentine this year. Petsmart had National Adoption Weekend last Thursday, Friday and Saturday where dogs and cats were put up for adoption at a...
View ArticleShape your yard to expand your wallet
Don’t sacrifice a green yard for a green wallet this year. The Fort Worth Water Department and the Texas Agrilife Extension Service are working together to offer nine free seminars to show how...
View ArticleEarly Childhood Matters class aims to improve early education in Fort Worth
Students leaned forward listening to their teacher lecture in both English and Spanish at the front of the classroom. Pens scratched over notes while toddlers played with tablets and puzzles down the...
View ArticleWorld Champion runner forced to withdraw from Cowtown’s Ultra Marathon
When two-time gold medal winner, Camille Herron, prepared to start the Cowtown Ultra Marathon Sunday, she knew something wasn’t right. The Ultra Marathon consists of 50 kilometers, 31.6 miles. The...
View ArticleFort Worth Botanic Garden holds grand opening for butterfly exhibit
The Fort Worth Botanic Garden held a grand opening Saturday to recognize board members, sponsors, and volunteers for their contributions to this years butterfly exhibit. The grand opening of...
View ArticleTexas Independence Day
The eyes of Texas have been upon you, for 180 years. Today is the anniversary of when Texas declared it’s independence from Mexico during the Texas Revolution. Texas Create your own infographics While...
View ArticleFort Worth’s art scene gets a little bigger with the opening of the Art Room
Fort Worth’s newest art gallery, the Art Room, opened its doors Saturday with the first exhibition titled “One.” The exhibition features work from 15 various local and international artists. The night...
View ArticleHop your way into spring: a guide to upcoming local beer festivals
“Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy” -Benjamin Franklin With more than 45 local breweries in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex, beer festivals are a popular way to hop into...
View ArticleBerry Good Buys gets facelift from Amon G. Carter Foundation
The exterior purple trim is peeling away, lettering above the door is falling off and people driving down Berry street see an empty space through the store’s windows. But with a fresh coat of cool grey...
View ArticleFort Worth culinary scene: fusing the casual and the contemporary
Jon Bonnell knows great cuisine when he sees it. Since graduating from the New England Culinary Institute in 1997, the renowned chef, restaurant owner and Fort Worth native has been a mainstay in the...
View ArticleNew website commemorating Fort Worth Latinos launches on César Chavez day.
The history of Latinos in Fort Worth is now getting recognition that some say is long overdue. A new website, Latino Fort Worth, was revealed on TCU’s campus Wednesday night that commemorates the...
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