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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...
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.
Walmarts in Metroplex will be among first in Texas with fast-charging EV stations
Fifteen Walmarts, including 8 in Tarrant County, are getting fast-charging stations as part of the company’s plan to roll out its own national network for electric vehicles.
Country music star Morgan Wallen makes stop in Arlington on second leg of his tour
ARLINGTON, Texas — The hit country music artist Morgan Wallen is in North Texas for two days-worth of concerts. Wallen is making a stop in Arlington for his “One Night At A Time” tour. He will be performing at AT&T Stadium on Thursday and Friday (June 25 and 26). Both concerts will begin at 4:30 pm.
'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.
A new concert series in North Texas aims to support live music and independent venues
DALLAS — A local law firm and an event production company are launching a concert series. Shane Mullen and Joe Morrison, two attorneys at Mullen & Mullen Law Firm, are leading a new project with Spune Productions called the Mullen & Mullen Music Project. Spune Productions is a family-owned production company that books concerts at select venues across North Texas. Based on their mutual love for local music, the law firm and Spune created the project to support local acts and venues strained by the pandemic.
Savor Keene - call for vendors
September 22, 2024, is the first Savor Keene event, where the community and foodies alike come together to taste all the culinary deliciousness that the city has to offer. If you are a restaurant, food vendor, licensed home baker, or the like and want to participate in Savor Keene, please complete the Vendor Interest Form no later than September 6. Savor Keene is an event were participants will be able to try various delicious meals, treats, sweets, drinks, and take home yummies. It will be a great event to promote your business and meet new potential customers, all while showing off the many wonderful food businesses that make Keene so inviting for residents and travelers.
The Fort Worth Community Arts Center is Closing
Just a few months ago, Clifton Crofford, executive director of SiNaCa Studios, was abuzz about presenting a glass exhibition next May at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center. But as of July 24, that plan has been placed on hold — indefinitely. Earlier this week, Arts Fort Worth, the...
Fort Worth's NAS JRB Barbershop Offers Scratch-Off Tickets for Haircut Prizes Until July 31
Fort Worth's own NAS JRB Barbershop is giving patrons a little extra buzz to go with their buzzcuts this week. In an offer that's hard to beat, the barbershop within the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base is dishing out scratch-off tickets to customers who book their next trim. It's not just about the haircut—it’s about the chance to win something more. According to NAS FT. WORTH JRB Exchange, prizes range from discounts on services to complimentary cuts, with the grand prize of six months of free haircuts.
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...
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