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Gators, Snakes And Bobcats, Oh My! Scary Texas Wildlife Is Everywhere Right Now

By Alyssa Fields

Aug 14, 2025

A 10-foot gator was hauled out of a North Texas lake, but gators aren't the only creatures that emerge in the summer.

‘The Way It Is’ Reignited: Keyshia Cole’s 20th Anniversary Tour Lights Up Dickies Arena

By Aria Bell

Jul 27, 2025

Keyshia Cole is celebrating her debut album The Way It Is with support from Tink, Keri Hilson and Elijah Blake

$20K Annual Grant Program Saves Fort Worth Venue The Cicada

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 23, 2025

Just months away from closing for good, the first annual Jambaloo venue prize saved a beloved Fort Worth music venue.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton Spotted Dining in Fort Worth

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jul 19, 2025

The power couple wasn't at the Fort Worth spot you might expect and, honestly, we're glad.

Hermanos Gutiérrez and Leon Bridges Release First-Ever English-Language Single

By Simon Pruitt

Jul 18, 2025

Bridges teamed up with the Latin soul duo for "Elegantly Wasted," complete with a music video shot at the Texas Theatre.

Dashboard Confessional Steals the Spotlight From Goo Goo Dolls at Dickies Arena

By Preston Barta

Jul 17, 2025

In a night of nostalgia, Dashboard Confessional's heartfelt energy outshone Goo Goo Dolls' seasoned charm.

Following Surprise Exit, Former DPD Chief Named as Finalist for Fort Worth Top Cop

By Alyssa Fields

Jul 15, 2025

There’s no place like home, err, 30 miles from home. What was his Dallas exit all about?

El Paso Rapper Krystall Poppin's Morningside Heights Is a Love Letter to Texas

By Alex Gonzalez

Jul 4, 2025

“I've been lucky enough to have the support of my city for a while now,” she says, who released her new album last month.

Tank and the Bangas, Cure for Paranoia Could've Played All Night Long in Fort Worth

By Juan R. Govea

Jun 27, 2025

Tank and the Bangas were energetic and wild during their Fort Worth stop on the The Heart, The Mind, The Soul Tour.

10 Brandy and Monica Classics We’re Dying to Hear on The Boy Is Mine Tour

By Leah Frazier

Jun 25, 2025

After Brandy and Monica announced their first-ever co-headlining tour, we came up with a wishlist of their era-defining hits.

Gluttony with a Side of Michelin: Going All in at Birrieria and Taqueria Cortez

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 24, 2025

We wanted to understand Birrieria and Taqueria Cortez, so we tried the entire menu, which you can too, for less than $100.

William Beckmann Leans Into Classic Country Tunes at Billy Bob's Texas

By Sean Stroud

Jun 22, 2025

The Texas crooner from Del Rio performed songs from his new album Whiskey Lies & Alibis to a packed house.

Wu-Tang Clan Forever: 36 Moments From Their Final Show in Fort Worth

By Eric Diep

Jun 15, 2025

Wu-Tang Clan is currently on its last tour, a rare opportunity for the members to say goodbye and thank their fans.

Holy Shit, Turnstile's North American Tour Is a Traveling Punk Festival

By Simon Pruitt

Jun 10, 2025

The best punk tour of all time? Turnstile, Amyl and the Sniffers and Speed unite for the Never Enough Tour.

Cowboy CrossFit? Red Bull’s Wildest Sport Yet Lands in Fort Worth

By Aaren Prody

Jun 6, 2025

Red Bull is hosting its inaugural Rancher Strong fitness competition, where elite athletes and ranch hands compete for glory.

The Flying Saucer in Fort Worth Celebrates 30 Years This Weekend

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Jun 5, 2025

In restaurant years, this is like 100. So it's only natural that the Fort Worth bar is throwing itself a big party.

Taylor Sheridan's Star Power To Reinvigorate Iconic Fort Worth Restaurant

By Aaren Prody

Jun 5, 2025

Cattlemen's Steak House is getting a multi-million-dollar up-do from Yellowstone creator, Taylor Sheridan.

Watch George Strait Deliver a Touching Speech at Memorial for Rodeo Performer Roy Cooper

By Simon Pruitt

May 28, 2025

Cowboys united on Monday afternoon at Fort Worth's Cowtown Coliseum to honor Roy Cooper, who died in a house fire last month.

How To Do A Night At The Cowtown Coliseum Rodeo in Fort Worth

By Aaren Prody

May 27, 2025

In Fort Worth, it’s always rodeo season — whiskey flows, bulls buck and the party runs from Cowtown Coliseum to Billy Bob’s.

Kolton Moore & the Clever Few End Rescheduled Jambaloo Finale on a High Note

By Diego Hernandez

May 24, 2025

With no major label, Kolton Moore & the Clever Few is a big grassroots success story, a testament to the power of community.

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Fort Worth Hires Ex-Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia

Ghost Rocks Fort Worth With Darkly Optimistic Show

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Fort Worth Hires Ex-Dallas Chief Eddie Garcia

Ghost Rocks Fort Worth With Darkly Optimistic Show

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