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Turn $5 Into $500 This Weekend by Eating Ribs in Fort Worth, Texas
I'm going to start this Texas barbecue article by saying I do not, and will not, apologize for making you hungry for ribs after reading this. Why? Because I'm hungry for ribs now, too. So what am I typing about? There is a food challenge happening in Fort Worth this Saturday (July 27, 2024) that could turn your $5 entry into a $500 win. Not bad, right? And all it requires you to do is to eat the most ribs of anyone else. Intrigued? Here are the details.
"The Greatest Show on Earth" returns to DFW for first time in 7 years ... without animals
NORTH TEXAS – The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus is making a grand return to the Dallas-Fort Worth area after a seven-year hiatus, showcasing a reimagined performance that excludes animal acts. The circus, which previously faced criticism over its use of animals, has now refocused its energy on human talent. The newly revamped show promises a high-energy, action-packed experience that is bright, colorful, and family-friendly. "Animals were a part of the past, but that was part of us realizing we need to make some changes. We need to update what we're doing and how we're operating. This show is...
Dallas And Fort Worth Texas In The Top Bed Bug Infested Cities In The USA
Even if you're sleeping tight tonight, the bed bugs will still bite in Dallas and Fort Worth who rank in the top bed bug infested cities in America. If anyone knows where the worst bed bug infestations are in the country, it would be Orkin. They just released their annual list of the Top 50 cities in the USA for bed bug treatments.
$50 million lawsuit filed against Chris Brown for alleged attack backstage at Texas show
HOUSTON — Music star Chris Brown, his entourage and the entertainment company Live Nation were named in a lawsuit filed by Houston attorney Tony Buzbee. The lawsuit was filed on behalf of four men who claim to have been beaten after Brown performed in Fort Worth last weekend. It happened Saturday after a show at the Dickies Arena. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiffs were invited backstage with about 40 women.
DFW committee looking into sports betting, casino gambling as legalization looms
DALLAS — This article was originally published by our content partners at the Dallas Business Journal. Read the original article here. The North Texas Commission is forming a committee of business and community leaders to look into issues related to destination resorts and casino gambling as the push for legalization continues to pick up steam ahead of the 2025 legislative session.
Fort Worth coffee shop turns into meetup spot for local runners
FORT WORTH – When Ampersand Coffee owners Huy Vu and Michael Ferrari Le signed up for the Cowtown Marathon, they knew they needed to start training. "Ampersand was our meetup spot to start training," Vu said. "And over time, it kind of just grew into what you see it is today." "We would, you know, drink coffee, drink tea, whatever we like and then just use that energy, that caffeine, to kind of just give us that boost to just start making a run for it," Le said. Their training runs quickly started getting attention. "People walked by and asked what we're doing and...
'Twisters' Movie Soundtrack Features Major North Texas Musicians
To make up for its Oklahoma setting and loss of Fort Worth native Bill Paxton, the folks who brought us the new Twisters movie made sure it was jam-packed with Texas music talent. In addition to its new Texas star, Austin native Glen Powell, the film's soundtrack boasts a number of modern Texas music legends, including some Dallas-Fort Worth locals.
Artist hopes to raise awareness of Fort Worth homelessness with donation of painting
Since childhood, Richard Sukup has had a passion for art. Painting was always in the back of his mind, and he originally wanted to pursue art studies in college. Inspired by his father, Sukup eventually made the switch to engineering due to his love of mechanics. Sukup, an engineering graduate...
Celebrate the American Cowboy at the Fort Worth Stockyards
FORT WORTH (KDAF) — The Fort Worth Stockyards is ready to celebrate the history and heritage of the American Cowboy on July 27! There will be free events throughout the Stockyards open to the public from 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Check out the event schedule here:. Exchange...
Reata re-opens in a temporary downtown Fort Worth location. Here's a look inside
FORT WORTH, Texas — Reata, the Fort Worth restaurant known for its downtown rooftop seating and Western atmosphere, opened its new temporary location Monday. The new location is just blocks away from Reata's longtime home in Sundance Square. The space was renovated to give the space Reata's signature Southwestern flare. The space used to be home to Cantina Laredo, which closed in 2020.
Snatch Up This North Fort Worth House That’s Ready for the Furniture
Shout out to all those people who are scraping cash together, hoping to buy their first house. You’ve saved for a house with bedrooms for your family in a nice neighborhood. Now you’re searching for an affordable house that’s ready to live in. So the budget doesn’t really allow for buckets of money to cover what is so nicely deemed “deferred maintenance.”
With Business Booming, Restaurant Entrepreneurs on the Move
A simple sign in front of the former Edelweiss German Restaurant on the Benbrook Traffic Circle is making waves on the West Side. “The Sour Boule Bakery & Café, Coming Soon Again ... .”. Demand has necessitated that Lance and Alexis Misner, the husband-and-wife team behind The Sour Boule...
Fort Worth Stockyards Museum determined to hold its place in history amid redevelopment
Did you know Fort Worth’s Stockyards Museum has a light bulb that hasn’t burned out in more than century? Or an 1886 wedding gown that has brought “disaster” to all who wore it? Here are some other hidden gems you’ll find there.
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