Long before the United States War Department named the little fort in our neck of North Texas in honor of General William Jenkins Worth, the confluence of the West and Clear Forks of the Trinity River was governed by Mexico and inhabited by Hispanics living on the edge of the Comancheria. Many Hispanic families living in Fort Worth today trace their roots here back seven generations or more. The story of Hispanics in Fort Worth is the story of Fort Worth. The 2020 pandemic was particularly battering to Hispanic families, many of whom didn’t have the luxury of sheltering in place due to their ..read more

The Tarrant Area Food Bank (TAFB) is bracing for a deficit in food supply in its warehouse amidst rising demand. Food sourcing challenges have strained the Food Bank’s distribution to its 500+ agency partners at one of the busiest times of year – summer. The community relies on the Tarrant Area Food Bank throughout the year, but most acutely during school vacations, especially the summer break. Since the pandemic, TAFB has seen a rising trend in summer hunger due to families’ lacking access to school nutrition programs during summer break coupled with families grappling with skyrocketing cost ..read more

We all know that the Amon Carter Museum of American Art (the Carter) has an amazing education program for kids and families. Did you know they also have wonderfully fun programs for adults? Keep scrolling to learn more! Photo courtesy of Amon Carter Museum of American Art Second Thursdays: Toasts & TunesArtsy cocktails, live music, and more! Thursday, May 9 5–8 p.m. Enjoy crafted cocktails inspired by the Carter’s collection and experience an evening of live music on our Porch! Dance along to popular beats with DJ Wild in the Streets, go on a cocktail-themed tour of our collection, and ..read more

We started “Influencing with Purpose” to shine a spotlight on local social media influencers who use their platforms for more than just advertising themselves. For our local business issue, who better to profile than Assistant Vice President of Innovation Ecosystems at HSC Next and podcaster extraordinaire, Cameron Cushman? Madeworthy: You are the Assistant Vice President of Innovation Ecosystems at HSC Next. First, what is HSC Next? And what is an innovation ecosystem? Cameron Cushman: Great question! HSC Next is the innovation arm of the University of North Texas Health Science Center. We a ..read more

Another book-related ask – I’m in booklover’s heaven! A Tanglewood Mom asked for recommendations for “your latest greatest thriller that got your attention from the first chapter and you could not put it down until the last page.” Thrillers are so much fun! Of course, the Tanglewood Moms group came through with some great suggestions. So bookmark this page for when you need your next great read! The Robert Hunter series by Chris Carter The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware The One: A Thriller by Audrey J. Cole The Hunter by Tana French Ask for Andrea by Noelle W. Ihli The Extinction of Irena R ..read more

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden invites guests to explore the rich traditions of Japan during the Spring Japanese Festival, April 20-21. This highly anticipated event offers a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in the art and culture of Japan while enjoying the beauty of the Garden. Hosted in cooperation with the Fort Worth Japanese Society, the festival includes cultural demonstrations, performances, unique shopping opportunities, and traditional foods. According to the Japanese zodiac, 2024 is the year of the wood dragon. Like spring, the symbolism of wood represents a t ..read more

Theatre Wesleyan’s production of Dave Malloy’s Tony Award®-winning musical, Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812, will be presented for one weekend only at the Thad Smotherman Theatre at Texas Wesleyan University (1205 Binkley Street, 76105) from Thursday, April 18, 2024 through Sunday, April 21, 2024. Ticket prices range from $10.00 to $15.00 and are now available at txwes.edu/theatretickets. The Great Comet is an electropop opera based on a scandalous slice of Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace. Young and impulsive, Natasha Rostova arrives in Moscow to await the return of her fi ..read more

Under the neon marquee of Tannahill Tavern, Leon Bridges and Gary Patterson welcomed guests back with a smile to 2024’s THE BIG GOOD: The Big Night. The two gentlemen’s joint 501(c)(3) fundraising effort has grown with rapid momentum in the three years since its formation, with The Big Night being its largest annual event. Celebrating the best of local business, food and music, this event has become one of the hottest tickets in town since it first opened its doors in 2022. Now with three years under its belt, THE BIG GOOD proudly continued its success with its April 4th event, raising funds ..read more

It’s Tax Day, and I’m sure some of us are feeling the pinch in our wallets right now. Days like this is why we started the Healthy Waists, Healthy Wallets series. Eating healthy doesn’t mean that we have to spend a lot of money, which is a blessing when Uncle Sam wants his cut. So here’s my recipe for a delicious, vegetarian meal that serves four hungry people. Behold! The Tax Day Spinach and Spaghetti Squash Smash! (Really, there’s no smashing involved. My older kiddo just liked the alliteration.) Tax Day Spinach and Spaghetti Squash Smash This recipe is great because you can add pretty muc ..read more

I was recently scrolling through the Tanglewood Moms group when I saw this post: “Best nonfiction you’ve read recently.” Well. I DOVE into the comments. While fiction is the preferred genre for summer beach reading and winter cozy reading, I tend to read nonfiction in the spring. Weird, right? Of course, the Tanglewood Moms came up with some amazing suggestions, much to my budget’s demise. But now I have a lovely large To Be Read pile on my bedside table, so thank you! A Fever in the Heartland: The Ku Klux Klan’s Plot to Take Over America, and the Woman Who Stopped Them by Timothy Egan I’m ..read more