SUDDEN SHUTTERS

Maple Street Biscuit Co. shrinks to one DFW location in Mansfield

Flying High

American Airlines unveils 2 luxe lounges and private check-in at DFW

Christmas in July News

Massive holiday walk-through Saint Nicks Ranch is coming to Fort Worth

Concert News

Fort Worth's Toadies among headliners for 2026 State Fair of Texas

Sundance Square news

Sasha Bass exits Sundance Square as ex-police chief Ed Kraus takes reins

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Shaq's Big Chicken restaurant closes Fort Worth location after 2 years

Subterranean Fort Worth cocktail bar The Basement Lounge to close

All the new ice cream shops and bakeries making Dallas-Fort Worth sweeter

RESTAURANTS + BARS

Where to drink

Where to drink in Fort Worth right now: 6 new bars to hit in July

This week in gluttony

Riscky's rib-eating contest tops 6 best Fort Worth food events this week

Where to eat

Where to eat in Fort Worth right now: 5 new restaurants for July 2026

Savory Made Simple

Why Snap Kitchen is replacing meal-prep Sundays and becoming Fort Worth's new lunch routine

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CITY LIFE

This Week's Top Stories

H-E-B Alliance store reopens after fire and more top Fort Worth stories

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pet care

How to protect Texas pets against the dangerous New World screwworm fly

Associated Press

This Week's Top Stories

Iconic burger joint makes Camp Bowie comeback and more popular stories

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Recharge. Renew. Restore.

Dallas-Fort Worth wellness staycation guide: Where to recharge without leaving North Texas

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ENTERTAINMENT

Movie Review

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey delivers spectacle over soul

Soccer and Entertainment

Grapevine's Post Malone to headline FIFA World Cup closing ceremony

Weekend Event Planner

These are the 8 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

TRAVEL

worth every mile

Texas Hill Country route beckons as most scenic road trip in the U.S.

GRAPE EXPECTATIONS

Texas Hill Country wineries crush summer with grape stomping events

End of the Road

Enchanted Rock in Hill Country opens expanded backcountry to serious hikers

Explore Grapevine

Sip, shop, and explore your way through summer adventures in Grapevine

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REAL ESTATE

Welcome Home

Fort Worth lands among 25 best big cities for first-time homebuyers

renter livability report

Fort Worth surprises on new list of best U.S. cities for renters

housing news

Saving to buy a home in Texas takes this much longer than in 2016

ARTS

Art meets linen

Peacock Alley transforms Fort Worth artist's florals into luxe linens

texas-themed great gatsby

Lost novel about Fort Worth's 'hedonistic' elite revived by TCU Press

World Cup art

Giant World Cup 'Texan Golden Boot' sculpture unveiled in Arlington

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HOME + DESIGN

Welcome Home

Nostalgic entertainment rooms top summer 2026 home design trends

Home Sweet Home

Half of all U.S. homeowners plan to renovate in 2026, Houzz reports

RETAIL WATCH

DFW Container Store sales clear way for Bed Bath & Beyond merger

FASHION + BEAUTY

Department store closure

JCPenney to close Ridgmar Mall store after 50 years in Fort Worth

On display

See Marilyn Monroe's famous JFK 'birthday' dress in Grand Prairie

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Shopping news

Irish discount fashion giant Primark to open new store in Arlington

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