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Tanglewood: Top schools and community spirit in this Fort Worth neighborhood

Agent Sharion Bostic.

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Just southwest of downtown Fort Worth is Tanglewood, a neighborhood known for its family-friendliness, excellent schools, and deep sense of community.

Real estate professional Sharion Innis Bostic couldn’t agree more. The Fort Worth native has called this part of town home for more than 25 years, and says there is not a better place to live.

“We moved here because we wanted our children to go to exemplary, neighborhood schools where their friends were close by,” says Bostic. “This is a neighborhood where kids can still walk to school or ride their bike. The parks, bike trails, and community tennis courts make it a great place to get out and meet your neighbors, too.”

It's also a centrally located place where you can walk to shops and the grocery store — not to mention TCU and Colonial Country Club. The Stockyards are also just 15 minutes away, and Dickies Arena is only 10 minutes away.

As a former flight attendant, Bostic enjoyed buying and remodeling homes so much in her off time that eight years ago she decided to take her keen learnings and insights and pursue a full-time real estate career. Not only does she rely on her expertise in negotiating to assure that her clients have a smooth and rewarding experience, her background in visual marketing is also an asset.

When she’s not working, you might find Bostic with her husband and three daughters cheering on the Aggies or Horned Frogs. She also loves walking her Labradors along the Trinity Trails and attending events for The Woman’s Club of Fort Worth.

Bostic offered up a few of her personal favorites about life in and around Tanglewood. Here's her guide to the area:

Where to eat & drink
Bostic suggests Jon's Grille, which is a ranch-to-table concept with an incredible BYOB (Build Your Own Burger) situation. Don’t skip their snacks either, where you can order such things as the Trainwreck (fries, tortilla chips, queso, chopped brisket, jalapeños, scallions, and cilantro) and elote fritters.

More legendary burgers can be had at Dutch’s, a neighborhood fave. And Charleston’s is another longtime local hangout for home cooking like meatloaf and chicken fried steak. For an upscale-yet-comfortable experience, Tavern is your place.

Where to play
Tanglewood is located near a branch of the Trinity River, so walking, running, or biking the Trinity Trails is a beautiful advantage of this neighborhood.

“You can also walk to The Shops at Clearfork, which is an upscale hub for shopping, entertaining, and dining,” says Bostic. “It’s so much fun!” She also loves playing tennis on the community courts.

What to see
The Cultural District is only five minutes away and has five award-winning museums within walking distance of each other, including the Amon Carter Museum of American Art, Fort Worth Museum of Science and History, Kimbell Art Museum, National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, and Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth.

Where to live
Most of the properties are one- or two-story, traditional ranch-style homes that were built for families, according to Bostic. The homes are generally sited on spacious lots, ranging from one-third of an acre to three-quarters of an acre, and many have large trees, too.

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Sharion Bostic lives, works, and plays in Tanglewood. For more information on buying and selling a home in the area, click here, email sbostic@briggsfreeman.com, or call 682-465-9674.

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Fort Worth clothing brand Dickies to relocate HQ to California

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After more than a century, workwear clothing brand Dickies is leaving Fort Worth for new headquarters on the West Coast. It will be moving from its current space at 500 Taylor St., at the top floor of The Tower, to California, with an estimated completion date of late spring 2025.

The company is relocating to Costa Mesa, home of its parent VF Corp, the footwear and apparel firm that owns brands such as Vans, The North Face, Timberland, Jansport, and Eastpak; VF Corp acquired Dickies in 2017.

"By co-locating Dickies with our Vans team in Costa Mesa, we will create an even more vibrant campus where creativity and best practice sharing can thrive through greater collaboration and connections – creating a dynamic and innovative environment similar to our other VF co-branded offices," says a Dickies representative in a statement, according to NBC 5.

According to Dickies, about 120 employees at the headquarters will be affected, but not those working at the local distribution facility, warehouses, and stores.

"We are deeply grateful for our Dickies associates’ dedication and hard work and want to recognize the camaraderie and commitment they have shown to the brand," the Dickies representative said in a statement. "Our priority is to ensure that everyone is treated with respect and care throughout this process. We will provide resources and assistance to help them navigate the next steps in their careers."

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker chimed in on the relocation decision, stating that it's an example of a Fort Worth success story.

"While we understand companies are sometimes forced to make difficult budget decisions under new leadership, we think VFC will find – as others have – that Fort Worth, Texas is ultimately a more competitive place to do business,” Parker said in a statement.

Established in Fort Worth in 1922, Dickies brand impact, which was first founded by C.N. Williamson and E.E. "Colonel" Dickie, will still be felt, even after it leaves the city: In 2017, it gained naming rights to the 14,000 square-foot Dickies Arena next to the Will Rogers Memorial Center, and later opened in 2019.

According to the company, the California move will be managed over an "extended transition period." It's expected to be completed by May 2025.

"While this was a tough call, we are confident this change will help us revitalize Dickies so we can carry on the brand’s heritage for years to come," said the company representative.

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