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Haltom City family's Texas Rangers-World Series light display wins Christmas

The Wisdom Way Lights pay tribute to the Texas Rangers' World Series win. Facebook/Wisdom Way Lights

A Haltom City family didn't just light up with joy when their beloved Texas Rangers won the World Series — they lit up their whole house for the holidays. The Gonzalez family's annual Christmas light spectacle, known as "Wisdom Way Lights," this year pays tribute to the Rangers' 2023 World Series victory.

Highlights of the 10,000+ light interactive display include clips of the final out of the game projected on an LED screen on the garage; skeletons donning jerseys of famous Rangers players; a dancing Rangers captain; and of course, the words "Texas Rangers" and "World Series" illuminated in red, white, and blue.

Jesse and Angela Gonzalez and their kids put the display up quietly in mid-November, but the response has been anything but quiet. Videos posted to their TikTok and Instagram accounts quickly spread across social media and attracted the attention of a few local TV news crews.

Jesse Gonzalez says they're averaging about 100 cars of spectators each night. Unfortunately, none of their visitors has included anyone from the Texas Rangers organization, as far as he knows.

"That would be amazing," he says.

Rangers fans have only a few more days to get in the game, as December 1 will be the last night for the Wisdom Way World Series display.

Then the family will switch to a "Super Mario Bros." themed show, based in the most recent movie, along with two more traditional Christmas lights shows. All three will run concurrently until January 1, they say.

Visitors can view the shows from from their cars and listen to the audio on radio channel 89.7 FM.

The Gonzalezes have put up a larger-than-life, interactive lights displays since 2012, annually making CultureMap's list of The Best Christmas Lights in Dallas-Fort Worth Best Christmas Lights in Dallas-Fort Worth.

This is not the first time the Wisdom Way Lights (named for the street the family lives on) has brought them a bit of fame and a lot of traffic on their street. In 2020, their Selena-themed display attracted crowds from near and far.

They chose a Selena theme that year because Angela was a big fan of the Tejano superstar, they said then. Choosing the Texas Rangers as this year's theme was a win for the whole family.

Angela and Jesse's first date was to a Rangers Game, and they got engaged at a Rangers game a year later.

"We normally do Christmas lights each year kind of based on the trends," Jesse recently told NBC 5.

"But this was not just a regular trend, this was extraordinary for us because we've been waiting for this for a decade," Angela added, referring to the Rangers' World Series title.

The Wisdom Way Lights are at 4521 Wisdom Way, Haltom City, 76117. The lights are on nightly from 6-11:30 pm, until January 1, 2024. (Rangers display ends December 1.) They're free to visit. Follow Wisdom Way Lights on Facebook for updates.

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These are the 13 best things to do in Fort Worth this weekend

The 38th Annual Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival takes place through April 13 in downtown Fort Worth.Downtown Fort Worth Initiatives, Inc.
The American Rodeo Championship Weekend takes place at Globe Life Field on April 11 and 12.Photo courtesy of The American Rodeo
Chris Young will play at Billy Bob's Texas on April 11 and 12.Photo courtesy of Chris Young
Treaty Oak Revival will headline the Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival, taking place at Fort Worth Stockyards Station on April 12.Photo courtesy of Treaty Oak Revival
"Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition" will close at the Arlington Museum of Art on April 13.Photo by Anwar Hussein via Arlington Museum of Art

Festival season kicks into high gear in Fort Worth this weekend, with three different ones from which to choose. Other things to do include a Sesame Street production, two classical music concerts, a cabaret celebration of country music, two country concerts, screenings of a new film, an outdoor concert, a big rodeo event, and the final days of a notable exhibition.

Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. Want more options? Lucky for you, we have a much longer list of the city's best events.

Thursday, April 10

Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival
The 38th annual Main St. Fort Worth Arts Festival spans 18 square blocks in the heart of the city. It will feature four days of art, live music, interactive family activities, and a wide array of culinary options. Headlining performers will include Jackie Venson, The Inspiration Band, Def Leggend, and Texas Latino. The event takes place through Sunday in downtown Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Art Fair
TheFort Worth Art Fair is an annual outdoor art and music festival designed to provide Fort Worth and North Texas artists and musicians with a place to showcase their talent alongside the national touring Main Street Fort Worth Arts Festival. Taking place exclusively in Sundance Square Plaza through Sunday, it will feature a variety of local galleries and exhibits and a music stage featuring many local bands and musicians.

Sesame Street Live! Say Hello
Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and their friends from Sesame Street come to Fort Worth with Sesame Street Live! Say Hello. The audience can sing, dance, and play alongside their favorite furry friends while they follow Elmo’s puppy, Tango, in a fun game of hide & seek. The performance takes place at Will Rogers Auditorium.

The Cliburn presents Jean-Guihen Queyras and Fei-Fei
Cellist Jean-Guihen Queyras, making his Cliburn Concerts debut, will be joined by 2013 Cliburn finalist Fei-Fei in a program featuring selections by Debussy, Schumann, and Rachmaninov. The concert takes place at Kimbell Art Museum.

Casa Mañana presents '90s Country: The Decade That Changed Country Music
At '90s Country: The Decade That Changed Country Music, audiences can jam along to throwbacks from their favorite '90s artists with the stars of the Reid Cabaret Theatre. The production features the music of Garth Brooks, Shania Twain, Randy Travis, Reba McEntire, Alan Jackson, Tim McGraw, and more. The production runs at Casa Mañana through April 25.

Huser Brothers in concert
It's always a special time when a band makes its Billy Bob's Texas debut, which is what will happen on Thursday when the Huser Brothers come to town. The Waco-born brothers have been making waves in the independent music scene with their unique blend of country and rock. They'll come to Fort Worth in support of their 2024 album, Left You Lonely.

Friday, April 11

Magnolia at the Modern: A Nice Indian Boy
When Naveen (Karan Soni) brings his fiancé Jay (Jonathan Groff) home to meet his traditional Indian family, they must contend with accepting his white-orphan-artist boyfriend and helping them plan the Indian wedding of their dreams. The film will screen six times through Sunday at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Fort Worth Botanic Garden presents Blooms & Beats
Blooms & Beats combines the beauty of nature with the joy of music and local flavors. Guests can enjoy spring at Fort Worth Botanic Garden while listening to live music performances by Jimmy Barcus and His Rockabilly Band. There will also be offerings from Fort Worth food trucks like Leo’s Churro Bar & Smackin Mac Gourmet Mac and Cheese Bowls, yard games, and a selection of adult beverages.

The American Rodeo Championship Weekend
The American Rodeo Championship Weekend merges high-stakes rodeo action with music performances, offering a blend of sport and entertainment. Fans can cheer on both rodeo’s reigning champions as well as underdog "Contenders," and then enjoy concerts by Bailey Zimmerman, Riley Green, and rising star Ella Langley. The event takes place on Friday and Saturday at Globe Life Field in Arlington.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra presents "Wagner's The Flying Dutchman"
Wagner’s opera The Flying Dutchman is an eerie tale of redemption through love, set in the fearsome world of a ghost sea captain. To close out their symphonic season, the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra has assembled an all-star vocal cast and chorus to bring this spectral story to life in sharp relief, with all the tempestuousness and drama of Wagner’s music distilled in a special semi-staged production. There will be three performances through Sunday at Bass Performance Hall.

Chris Young in concert
True to his name, country singer Chris Young started at a relatively young age, releasing his debut album at the age of 21. He had five straight No. 1 singles from 2009-2011, and his songs have rarely been outside of the top 10 since. He's released nine albums in his career, including Young Love & Saturday Nights in 2024. He'll play on both Friday and Saturday at Billy Bob's Texas.

Saturday, April 12

Syndicate Smokedown & Music Festival
The Fort Worth Stock Show Syndicate's 4th annual Smokedown & Music Festival will feature samples from some of the best barbecue joints around, as well as music from Treaty Oak Revival, 49 Winchester, Braxton Keith, Shelby Stone, The Georges, The Derailers, and Dale Watson. The one-day event takes place at Fort Worth Stockyards Station.

Sunday, April 13

Arlington Museum of Art presents "Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition" closing day
Sunday will be the final day to view "Princess Diana: Accredited Access Exhibition" at the Arlington Museum of Art, which tells the story of the world’s most loved princess through an intimate new lens. The exhibition features a collection of larger-than-life images taken by Diana’s trusted friend and Official Royal Photographer, the late Anwar Hussein, as well as his sons Samir and Zak.

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