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What's a good place for piercings?
I want to get my ears pierced and I'd like to go to a reputable place (not the mall lol). Any suggestions?
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Oak Grove Community Park to See Development
fortworthreport.org After eight years of waiting, this south Fort Worth park is getting a facelift | Fort Worth ReportResidents hope to see parkland near Everman transition from a “vacant lot” to a community gathering hub.
Oak Grove Community Park is 67 acres and is finally getting funds for real development.
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Another Take on the First Railroad Coming to Fort Worth
www.texasstandard.org How Fort Worth was saved by the railroadCitizens came together to ensure that a rail line between Fort Worth and Dallas was completed in 1876 ahead of a deadline set by the Legislature.
At one point Fort Worth's population dropped from 3,000 to 600. Until the unified effort to bring the railroad to the town.
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Old Vickery Elementary School Restoration Attempt
The old Vickery Elementary School building, while dilapidated, still has nice bones. Hopefully the Beta Tau Lambda chapter of the Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity will have success in restoring it.
It's worth a drive-by if you ever get a chance. Walking past and around though is pretty dicey. There's a good supply of derelicts around and some use the place for overnight stays.
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Comparisons of Grocery Stores and a few product offerings in Fort Worth
fortworthreport.org Here's why grocery prices depend on which store you go to in Fort Worth | Fort Worth ReportThe Fort Worth Report surveyed prices for 11 items at two different Albertsons, Walmart Neighborhood Markets and Fiesta Marts. The survey revealed varying prices for each store.
>Shoppers tend to stick to a handful of stores they are comfortable with and don’t regularly compare prices. People are creatures of habit, he said, and retail stores take advantage of that.
>The retail store can get away by offering you deep discounts on a few items, and they don’t need to offer you frequent discounts.
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Big Changes for the Southeast Part of Downtown Fort Worth
fortworthreport.org Record $2.5 billion in development planned in downtown Fort Worth | Fort Worth ReportWith an estimated $2.5 billion in the development pipeline, downtown Fort Worth is set to begin a new period of construction that will reshape the area for the next decade.
Texas A&M. Convention Center. Hotels and Hospitality. Straightening of Commerce Street. Other land redevelopment.
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Gateway Park has 8 Million Dollars
fortworthreport.org Fort Worth’s largest park has $8M for improvements. What do residents want at Gateway? | Fort Worth ReportLooking over the nearly 800 acres of open space that make up Gateway Park, pastor Michael Moore can’t help but see the possibilities. He grew up in
And there's an effort to determine how to spend it. Seems you get a (small) voice. Sort of like how Dickies Skate Park off Hemphill came to be.
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Fort Worth Home to 2 of 10 Deadliest Texas Highways
news.yahoo.com 3 of the 10 deadliest stretches of highways in Texas can be found in Dallas-Fort WorthYou may never want to get on a Fort Worth highway again after reading this study based on an analysis of 10,125 fatal crashes on Texas roads from 2018 to 2020.
I'm not sure exactly where these are and Google Maps doesn't have an easy way to search by exit numbers. If you know, tell us.
- Interstate 20 from exit 443 to exit 449
- Interstate 820 from exit 33C to 33A
Also this is the first time I've realized 820 is an interstate.
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Fort Worth is Melting
It's rough here in Fort Worth for the next 10 days. The highs range from 102 to 109 with nighttime temps falling into the upper 70's after another week.
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Passport Fair in Fort Worth - August 6
There's a "passport fair" at the Downtown Fort Worth Post Office on Lancaster on Sunday August 6th. These fairs are described as "passport acceptance facilities such as post offices, libraries, and local government offices are hosting special passport acceptance fairs across the United States to help you and your family apply for your passport." More about them at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/passports/special-passport-acceptance-fairs.html.
This one doesn't require an appointment, but I'd still get there early. It doesn't make your passport free ($165 altogether) but does make obtaining one easier since there will be people to assist and walk you through it.
Hint. Try to park free at the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) parking lot. Technically you need to ride the railway to park there for free but if you act like you belong no one will notice. If that doesn't suit you, just park along the street near the station parking lot and use the tunnel to walk through the station and to the post office.
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Fort Brewery Releases New Lager
www.on3.com Fort Brewery's Hell's Half Lager to raise NIL funds for Flying T ClubFort Brewery and Hell's Half Acre Stadium Goods are partnering to brew Hell's Half Lager, which will raise NIL funds for Flying T Club.
This post isn't really about the beer but about The Fort's past. Does anyone remember? This place used to be over on Magnolia. Before the current (Fort) owners bought the place, it was Chimera. And before then, Zio Carlo. The old place is now a liquor store on the corner of Magnolia and College.
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Berry Theater is Now Gone
Demolished ASAP. As I predicted, no date set and one day it'd just go poof before any more uproar.
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Berry Theater is History
fortworthreport.org Mercy Clinic plans to demolish Berry Theater for new health center. What now? | Fort Worth ReportMercy Clinic plans to demolish the historic Berry Theater along Hemphill Street in Fort Worth. What’s next?
Saving it will cost too much even with grants and donations, so it will be razed. Date to be determined. And usually the date isn't announced to prevent more uproar. One day it'll simply be no more.
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Today Marks the First Train in Fort Worth (July 19, 1876)
fortworthreport.org Drivers play daily waiting games with trains across Fort Worth. The reasons are long | Fort Worth ReportIt’s common across Fort Worth and Tarrant County to find trains at a complete stop or crawling along where tracks intersect roads.
Today on this day, July 19, 1876, the first train entered Fort Worth. The small town could not wait for this to happen while rails were laid as fast as possible and a makeshift trestle was built over Sycamore Creek which today runs roughly between Beach St and Riverside Dr.
The arrival of the first train was a major event for Fort Worth. It marked the beginning of a new era for the city, and it helped to transform Fort Worth from a small frontier town into a major transportation hub.
In 1876, trains were seen as a symbol of progress and opportunity. They were a way to connect Fort Worth to the rest of the country, and they opened up new possibilities for trade and commerce. The railroad also played a major role in the development of the cattle industry, which was one of the city's most important economic sectors.
Fast forward to 2023, and the way that people view trains has changed dramatically. Today, trains are often seen as a nuisance and an obstacle to development. They can be noisy and disruptive, and they can block traffic. In addition, the environmental impact of trains is a growing concern.
Despite these challenges, there are still many people who appreciate the role that railroads have played in the history of Fort Worth. Trains are a part of the city's DNA, and they continue to play an important role in the city's economy and transportation network.
Let's take a moment today to remember the arrival of the first train in Fort Worth. Let's appreciate the role that railroads have played in the city's history, and let's think about the future of railroads in Fort Worth. How can we use railroads to promote economic development and environmental sustainability?.
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Fort Worth's Riscky's Barbeque Holding 17th Rib Eating Contest
It's on Saturday, July 22 at their location in the Stockyards. You have 60 seconds to cram as much down as you can.
The prizes are:
- 1st place – $500 Riscky’s gift card
- 2nd place – $250 Riscky’s gift card
- 3rd place – $100 Riscky’s gift card
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Berry Theater and Mercy Clinic Expansion
www.nbcdfw.com Historic Fort Worth theater to be replaced by health clinicIn Fort Worth, there is a battle to save a historic theater.
More information about the impending demolition of the Berry Theater on Hemphill in South Fort Worth.
>The theater was built in the 1930s and later played an important part in the city’s Latino culture. Families would fill the seats of Berry Theatre to watch Spanish-language films. However, the building has been abandoned for more than 30 years.
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Three Road Rage Shootings in Ft Worth the Last Few Days
The police department is asking everyone to calm down and deescalate when on the roads. Going so far as "Here in the State of Texas, you have to be an adult to have a driver's license. Make adult decisions."
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The Blue Flame is Back!
fwtx.com Fort Worth’s Blue Flame Has Been Ignited Once AgainFort Worth’s City Hall Annex is host to one of the city’s most iconic pieces of skyline art.
The blue flame was part of the Fort Worth's skyline since 1957 but in 2018 it had to be taken down because the structure was beginning to fail.
It's back again.
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"3 Fort Worth restaurants make best new BBQ list by New York Times"
fortworth.culturemap.com Local BBQ restaurants sizzle in this week's 5 most popular Fort Worth headlinesEditor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.
Despite the headline, only one is in Fort Worth and that's Goldee's Barbecue. The other 2 are in Tarrant County, but in Arlington and Grapevine.
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Two Historic Structures in Fort Worth Safe. For Now.
One is the Fort Worth Public Market near Henderson and Lancaster that is soon to be "restored and revamped."
The other is the Berry Theater near Berry and Hemphill. The demolition of that structure has been paused.
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Fort Worth Zoo and Botanic Garden Summer Hours
www.nbcdfw.com High temps push Fort Worth Zoo and Botanic Garden to adjust hoursTo combat high summer temperatures, the Fort Worth Zoo and Botanic Garden are opening and closing early starting July 10.
The adjustments are to "beat the heat." It goes into effect on July 10. Neither the article or the sites web pages state when summer hours end. That is unfortunate.
Fort Worth Botanic Garden summer hours
- 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
- Members can get early access at 7 a.m.
Fort Worth Zoo summer hours
- 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
- 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday
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Images from Fort Worth's 1980 Heat Wave
www.aol.com We dug up photos of Fort Worth’s notorious 1980 heat wave in Star-Telegram vaultWho remembers 1980’s heat wave? It was so hot in North Texas, they made “I survived” shirts. These newly digitized Star-Telegram photos are seen for first time since that steamy summer.
From June to August, the heat wave claimed 1,700 lives and cost $71 million dollars (adjusted for 2022) in agricultural damage.