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Dessert shop dedicated to cheesecake leads our top Fort Worth stories

It's all about the cheesecake at Cole's.

Photo courtesy of North Richland Hills City Hall

Editor's note: The top Fort Worth news of the week is extra-sweet, with highlights including cheesecake and late-night ice cream. Plus, Texas' newest resort opens its doors. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your Halloween weekend here.

1. Dessert shop debuts decadent cheesecakes in North Richland Hills. There's a new destination for Fort Worth dessert fans that's all about the cheesecake. Cole's Custom Cheesecakes just opened at 8700 N. Tarrant Pkwy. #103 in North Richland Hills, where it's serving cheesecake by the slice, whole cheesecakes, and mini bite-sized cheesecakes, as well.

2. Ice cream shop with late-night delivery scoots into West 7th Fort Worth. A scoop shop known for its towering ice cream sundaes and late-night delivery is opening a second Fort Worth location. The Scoop N Scootery is moving into the Artisan Circle complex off West 7th Street, at 2855 Crockett St.

3. Fun-loving Austin bar The Lucky Duck swims up to Fort Worth. A fun-loving neighborhood bar from Austin is coming to Fort Worth. The Lucky Duck, a small chain from a team of Austin bar veterans, is coming to the West 7th Street district, taking over a former warehouse at 2811 Bledsoe St., with an opening set for mid-November.

4. Fort Worth-based Canyon Ranch debuts luxe resort with Texas’ largest spa. Fort Worth-based wellness brand Canyon Ranch has debuted its long-awaited Hill Country resort. Canyon Ranch Austin opened October 29 with a 40,000-square-foot spa billed as the largest in Texas, a restaurant led by a three-Michelin-star chef, and an extensive lineup of fitness, medical, and wellness services.

Canyon Ranch Austin has opened in the Hill Country. Courtesy of Canyon Ranch Austin

5. Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra CEO Keith Cerny to leave after 8 years. The Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra is losing its president and CEO, Keith Cerny, who will leave in January 2027 for another chief executive role at an arts organization outside Texas.

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Salute to the Military

Where to find Veterans Day 2026 deals for military in Fort Worth

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Active-duty and retired military members can enjoy lots of great deals on Veterans Day.

Dallas-Fort Worth communities annually honor active-duty and retired military members on Veterans Day with ceremonies, parades, and special events (including the annual Veterans Day Parade in downtown Fort Worth).

Restaurants and other businesses extend their appreciation, too, offering veterans free food, discounts, and other deals to show that their sacrifices are important and to make their lives a little easier for one day.

CultureMap has compiled a list of local restaurants and other companies that are offering special deals on Veterans Day 2026 - Wednesday, November 11 - or the surrounding days. This list will be updated regularly as more deals are announced.

Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

151 Coffee: The coffee chain, which has 12 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer one free drink of any size on November 11.
Bombshells: The military-themed bar and restaurant, which has locations in Dallas, Arlington, and Rowlett, is offering a free meal (includes appetizer, entrée and dessert) on November 11. Accompanying family members receive a 20 percent discount on their meals. Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages are excluded from both offers.
Cantina Laredo: The Mexican food restaurant, which has a location in Frisco, will offer a complimentary entrée, valued up to $30, on November 11. The deal is not good at the locations at DFW Airport or Love Field.
City Works: The brewpub chain, which has one location in Fort Worth, will offer 25 percent off on November 11.
Cotton Patch Cafe: The casual dining restaurant chain, which has 15 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken on November 11 for dine-in only orders.
Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum: The museum in downtown Dallas will offer free admission to the museum and other programming on November 11.
El Chico: The casual Mexican food chain, which has three locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a complimentary entrée valued up to $25 on November 11.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 25 percent off on November 11. If you can't make it on Veterans Day, they offer 15 percent off for veterans every day of the year.
HTeaO: The iced tea chain, which has 30 locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer $2 off a cup of iced tea for size large or bigger on November 11.
Kona Grill: The upscale casual restaurant chain, which has one location in Dallas (a Fort Worth location closed), will offer a complimentary entrée with the purchase of any starter from November 9-11. The offer is only available for dine-in guests.
Pilot: The truck stop chain, which has seven locations in and around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free sandwich and a coffee or fountain drink on November 11. The offer is redeemable through the Pilot app at participating locations.
Pinstack: The bowling/entertainment chain, which has three locations in DFW, will offer a free personal pizza on November 11. They also offer a 10 percent military discount year-round.
Silver Fox: The steak/seafood restaurant, which has locations in Fort Worth and Richardson, will offer $30 off the purchase of an entrée on November 11.
Valor Home Goods: The online store, which is veteran-owned and based in Carrollton, is offering 15 percent off everything on the site, November 1-11. The discount applies automatically at checkout; no code is needed.

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