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Make the most of (or just survive) the warm weather with this list of the best local events and activities happening this summer in Cowtown.
We stopped by the Asian market and kitchen in the Near Southside for a cooking class with chef Hao Tran.
We’ll drink to the Horned Frogs with these local libations.
Seven Horned Frogs head to the professional ranks — three were drafted, and another four signed as free agents after the NFL draft.
Lend a helping had at the local organizations to volunteer or give back to in Fort Worth.
Eat and Drink
Your May 5 playbook includes block parties, mariachi bands, and food and drink specials around Cowtown.
Check out 13 options for Sunday, May 12, including Clearfork, downtown, Magnolia, and more.
Cowtown = Flavortown. Our readers recommended five local restaurants Guy Fieri should try next time he’s filming an episode in Fort Worth.
Some of you did apparently view craft beer as “food” for this one.
Travel and Outdoors
From tickets to parking to events, we have your full list of Mayfest must-dos.
Parliament Funkadelic will be there, as will over 50 vendors.
We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Fort Worth has to offer — complete with natural features, doggie destinations, and sports and skate centers.
Say hello to the recent small-but-mighty additions — covering 17 species — to the 7,000+ animals at the Fort Worth Zoo.
Real Estate
Peruse three craftsman-style homes — featuring long overhanging eaves, front porches, and stained wood trim — for sale around Cowtown.
City Council recently approved a $367,000 contract with engineering firm Freese & Nichols to evaluate the 50-year-old downtown landmark.
The $3.5 million English cottage was commissioned by the inventor of the Drumstick ice cream cone.
The development group, alongside lead designer Lake | Flato, presented an updated vision for the Panther Island Project to the Trinity River Water District and Fort Worth City Council.
City
Academic institutions and community organizations have robust ways for Fort Worth older adults to stay connected to communities and learning as they age.
The 1970s saw the first African American and Mexican American representatives on Fort Worth’s city council and school board.
Public comment will begin in October of this year.
In its heyday, the Near Southside venue hosted stars like Mahalia Jackson, Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker, and Joe Louis.

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