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Editor's note: The top Fort Worth news of the week includes guides to where to eat and drink in Cowtown this month. Plus, a rare Walt Disney exhibit is coming to a beloved Fort Worth museum. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then visit this guide to plan your weekend.

1. Where to eat in Fort Worth right now: 5 hot restaurants for October. The October edition of Where to Eat, the monthly column from CultureMap highlighting best restaurants to try, has five places that are newly opened, and it's an appetizing assortment.

2. Dallas' acclaimed Ascension Coffee brews biggest cafe yet in Southlake. An acclaimed local coffee concept has opened in Southlake. Ascension Coffee, the Dallas-based coffee shop chain, debuted its first location in Southlake on October 12.

3. Where to drink in Fort Worth: 8 under-the-radar happy hours for October. Bored with your usual happy hour hangout? This list is brimming with bar options to mix things up this month. Some are stalwarts with newly launched specials, while others are newcomers with noteworthy deals.

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4. Fort Worth museum to feature rare exhibition from Walt Disney Archives. The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will become the second museum in the world to host an exhibition that features an inside look at the creative process behind some of Walt Disney Studios’ animated films.

5. Haltom City ice cream company wins $50K grand prize in H-E-B contest. Sol Dias, a family-owned Mexican ice cream and paleta company based in Haltom City, took home the top cash prize of $50,000 in H-E-B's annual Quest for Texas Best.

RIP, Mayor Truong

Trailblazing Haltom City mayor An Truong passes away at 78

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Haltom City mayor An Truong.

Haltom City mayor An Truong, who became the first Vietnamese American mayor in Tarrant County when he was elected in 2019, died early Friday, October 16. He was 78.

Truong died peacefully surrounded by family and friends, the city announced in a press release.

Born and raised in Vietnam, Truong immigrated to the United States at age 26 and later earned a doctorate. He began his career with the Fort Worth Police Department before spending 37 years as an investigator with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office.

Before becoming mayor, Truong also served on the Haltom City Council. His 2019 election marked a milestone for the city and its diverse population, the release notes. His swearing-in ceremony was conducted in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.

“Mayor Truong was a dedicated public servant who always put his community first,” city manager Rex Phelps said in a statement. “On behalf of the City Council and City staff, we extend our deepest condolences to his family and friends.”

In honor of Truong, flags at Haltom City facilities will be lowered to half-staff.

The city asked residents to keep the Truong family in their thoughts and respect their privacy. Funeral arrangements will be announced when details become available.

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