By Teresa Gubbins - Culture Map Fort Worth - A nicely-outfitted new Mexican restaurant is coming to the Cultural District of Fort Worth: Called La Cabrona, it'll be located at 2973 Crockett St., in the former Tillman's space, and will open in mid-September, according to a release. La Cabrona is a family-owned and -operated Mexican-inspired restaurant celebrating the colors and flavors of Mexican culture, and will open in Artisan Circle, the entertainment district formerly known as Crockett Row. "We are thrilled to launch La Cabrona in Artisan Circle and introduce our authentic Mexic ..read more

Bring your family to FWBG on free admission days and unplug, unwind, and let nature weave its magic.  FWBG’s free admission days* are an invitation for all to explore this 120-acre sanctuary of nature in the middle of the city. No tickets are needed, simply arrive during Garden hours. Whether you seek solace, inspiration, or a moment of tranquility, the Garden provides the perfect place to reconnect with nature and create emotional souvenirs. It’s a place where memories bloom, and hearts find respite. May 10 is our first free admission day of the year, kicking off ..read more

With two decades’ experience in venue operations management and the equestrian industry, Allison McNamara, CEM, CVP, CMP, will assume the interim role of general manager at Will Rogers Memorial Center after the retirement of current general manager Kevin O Kemp, CMEC, CMP on April 30. Kemp, after 23 years with the City of Fort Worth and 13 years as general manager, will pass the reins to McNamara, who will oversee all operations, personnel and sales functions for the 120-acre complex. “With Allison’s experience in City operations, finance and team management, plus her education and e ..read more

Published on April 17, 2024 Of the 300 proposals submitted from across the U.S., the City of Fort Worth, in partnership with North Central Texas Council of Governments, has been awarded $2 million through the Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grants funding. The U.S. Department of Transportation (U.S. DOT) announced Fort Worth is one of the 34 recipients of the Fiscal Year 2023 Planning and Prototyping Grants. The project will pilot low altitude weather sensors of freight routes used by autonomous vehicles (AV). Why it matters: The project will provide insi ..read more

What would your Fort Worth be like in the year 2050? How can we make Fort Worth an even better place to live, work and play? The 2050 Comprehensive Plan will establish a shared vision for the City. It will determine the goals, objectives, strategies and policies to ensure a high quality of life for all members of the community. Why it matters: With the community’s help, the resulting plan will describe the community’s desired future for Fort Worth – from active and walkable neighborhood centers, to new housing options, vital business districts, invigorating parks and open spaces ..read more

Story by Harrison Mantas, Fort Worth Star-Telegram More premium office space is coming to Fort Worth’s Cultural District. Crescent Real Estate LLC announced Thursday it plans to build a second 170,000-square-foot office building on the backside of its existing mixed-use development at 3300 Camp Bowie Blvd. The Crescent Office West will front West Seventh Street between Van Cliburn Way and Boland Street. The current office development, Crescent Office East, is nearly completely leased up, which motivated this latest expansion, according to a developer press release. Pittsburgh-based PNC Bank&n ..read more

Leave your passport at home and come to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden to experience some of the planet’s most beautiful pollinators in one convenient place. Butterflies in the Garden, presented by Central Market, will take flight, March 1 through April 14, in the Rainforest Conservatory. One of the Garden’s most anticipated seasonal exhibits, guests will enjoy thousands of breathtaking exotic and native butterflies as they flutter through the lush foliage and tropical flowers in the conservatory. Butterflies in the Garden is the largest exhibit of live, exotic butterflies in north central Texa ..read more

The Fort Worth Botanic Garden and the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History are partnering for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse experience! Both venues will offer eclipse viewing areas and exciting educational activities for guests on April 8, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Free activity stations will be located outside both the Garden and the Museum, while guests may also purchase general admission tickets at either venue to take part in additional activities. FWBG and FWMSH Members will receive reciprocal free admission and free solar eclipse glasses at each location.  “People in Fort Wort ..read more

The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History is pleased to announce its successful reaccreditation by the American Alliance of Museums (AAM), signifying the museum's ongoing dedication to the highest standards of excellence in the museum field. Reaccreditation reinforces the museum's position as a member of a community of institutions committed to holding themselves publicly accountable to excellence. By meeting these rigorous standards, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History continues to be recognized as a trusted institution, ensuring the public's confidence in its operations. "This re ..read more

FORT WORTH, Texas (OCT. 10, 2023) — The Fort Worth Botanic Garden will incorporate the beauty of tradition, culture, and botanicals for Día de Los Muertos, Oct. 28-Nov. 2. Widely observed in Hispanic cultures, Día de Los Muertos or the Day of the Dead, is a tradition where the living prepare for and celebrate the souls of the departed. As a part of the Garden’s presentation, guests will be able to enjoy more than 46,000 marigolds (Taishan Orange & Coco Gold) that will be “rolled out” to create a show-stopping “carpet” down the Rose Garden stairs. These strongly scented flowers are believed ..read more