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Zoo's Beastro to showcase Fort Worth restaurants, music

Published May 12, 2014

The Fort Worth Zoo’s eighth annual Beastro event is on its way.

The Zoo will host the food tasting and music event, which showcases fine area restaurants, starting at 7:30 p.m. on June 13.

Beastro is one of the organ

Zoo’s Beastro to showcase Fort Worth restaurants, music

Published May 12, 2014

The Fort Worth Zoo’s eighth annual Beastro event is on its way.

The Zoo will host the food tasting and music event, which showcases fine area restaurants, starting at 7:30 p.m. on June 13.

Beastro is one of the organ

Chisholm Trail Parkway: Project Update

Published May 10, 2014

Preparations continue for Chisholm Trail Parkway to open this Sunday

The Chisholm Trail Parkway main lanes will open to the public Sunday, May 11, weather permitting, allowing drivers convenient access between Fort Worth and

Fort Worth Neighborhood Education Office works with residents for city advancement

By TCU 360
Published May 9, 2014

Madelyn Gibbs spends her days answering questions from curious residents, preparing for her next initiative and sifting through an inventory room collection of pamphlets, pens and shoelaces made from recycled glass soda bottles.

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Writing camp benefits both Paschal High School students and TCU students

Published May 8, 2014

Paschal High School students, who attended TCU's writing camp this year, say they felt better prepared for end of the year state testing.

Paschal is the only high school in Fort Worth to have a writing camp in partnership with a u

Fort Worth bicycle sharing program turns one

Published May 7, 2014

An organization that provides 109ers an environmentally friendly way to get around town recently turned one.

Fort Worth Bike Sharing, which began last year, consists of about 300 B-Cycles, and through a personal web page, users c

Slideshow: JunkerVal hosts two-year anniversary celebration on Bluebonnet Circle

Published May 6, 2014

JunkerVal customers enjoyed snacks and refreshments as they celebrated the store’s second anniversary Saturday on Bluebonnet Circle.

Valerie Arnett, owner of JunkerVal, and her dog, Beckett, welcomed customers as they came into the junq

Chisholm Trail Parkway set to open this weekend with celebrations

Published May 6, 2014

After decades in the making, the Chisholm Trail Parkway is preparing to celebrate its grand opening.

The Chisholm Trail Parkway Run and Ride is scheduled to take place Saturday, May 10 to kickoff the opening of the parkway. The event will inc

Slideshow: Group marches in Fort Worth to legalize marijuana in Texas

Published May 5, 2014

If this weekend’s demonstrators have their way, the 109 could become a mellower place.

Protesters filled the streets Saturday in downtown Fort Worth as they rallied for the legalization of marijuana.

The

More student-style housing creating change in 109 neighborhoods

Published May 3, 2014

Homeowners who live near TCU’s campus are divided over housing developments for students. Some want to sell their homes for a profit and move out. Others want to stay put – and they don’t want more apartments in their neighborhood.

JunkerVal party to celebrate second year on the circle

Published May 2, 2014

It’s a party Saturday at JunkerVal’s on Bluebonnet Circle.

The junque shop will celebrate its second anniversary May 3 from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. with food, drinks, cake and (in the afternoon) live music.

JunkerVal is a unique

Slideshow: Academy wears tutus to honor ballet production

Published May 1, 2014

Students, faculty and staff at Fort Worth Academy of Fine Arts (FWAFA) wore tutus throughout the school day Tuesday to show their support for the spring ballet.

Clint Riley, executive director, came up with the idea of Tutu Tuesday to encoura