Fort Worth's event calendar is anchored by the Stockyards — Billy Bob's Texas and Tannahill's Music Hall run live music seven nights a week. The city hosts several major annual events: Fort Worth Stockyards Championship Rodeo every weekend, the Fort Worth Arts Festival in the Cultural District, and Main Street Fort Worth's seasonal festivals. The Tandy Center and Sundance Square keep downtown Fort Worth active with after-work events and food truck gatherings year-round.
OPENING Balan: The Boy (NR) This Malayalam-language film stars Chandu Salimkumar as a teenage boy who searches for his mother after she disappears. Also with Girish A.D., Farzana Palathingai, Ganapathi, Sandra Chandran, Dolly June, and Jean Paul Lal. (Opens Friday at AMC Grapevine Mills) A Blind Bargain (NR) A remake of a lost […] The post Film Shorts // June 17-23, 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Visiting North Texas for the World Cup?Whether you're here for a match, a few days, or the entire tournament, FOX 4 has created the ultimate North Texas Bucket List Bingo Card featuring some of the most iconic experiences across Dallas-Fort Worth.From watching the Fort Worth Herd cattle drive and exploring the Stockyards to grabbing Texas barbecue, visiting Reunion Tower, riding the Grapevine Vintage Railroad, and experiencing local favorites that make North Texas unique, this card is designed to help visitors experience the best of our region.DownloadDownload and print the bingo card, check off experiences as you go, and see how many North Texas must-dos you can complete during your visit.ShareAlready crossed something off the list? We'd love to see it. Share your photos with FOX 4 using the submission form below for a chance to be featured in our gallery and on-air coverage throughout the tournament.Think you can get a bingo? Or maybe even complete the entire card? Download your Nort
The first few days of the World Cup are under our belts, and the first match—the Netherlands versus Japan—was exciting and full of fans. From player sightings all over the region as teams arrived to fans gathering at events like Japan Day in Plano, it’s been a chance to see Dallas-Fort Worth through a whole … Continued The post Scenes From Weekend One of the World Cup appeared first on D Magazine.
Fort Worth police officers rescued a missing child from the Trinity River after the child disappeared near a local park Friday afternoon.Officers responded to a missing person report near Dream Park, located along the Trinity River, just after noon.While searching the area, an officer spotted a flash of yellow sticking up near weeds in the river. Upon closer inspection, officers realized the child was partially submerged in the water near the shoreline.As police approached, the disoriented child began moving further into the river and slipped beneath the surface. One of the officers jumped into the water and pulled the child safely back to shore.The child was evaluated by paramedics at the scene and is safe."This is a reminder that sometimes the difference between tragedy and relief is measured in seconds," the Fort Worth Police Department said in a statement posted to Facebook.It remains unclear how the child entered the water or how far the child had wandered from the park.
Detectives are investigating a fatal shooting that left an adult man dead Sunday morning on the city's west side, authorities said.
A passenger was critically injured after a pickup truck ran a red light and struck a sedan in Northeast Fort Worth on Sunday morning.Fort Worth police make DWI arrestThe crash occurred at the intersection of North Beach Street and Northeast 28th Street at around 2:45 a.m.According to police, a Toyota Camry was traveling north on North Beach Street and entered the intersection on a green light when it was struck on the passenger side by a white GMC Sierra traveling west on Northeast 28th Street. Investigators said the GMC truck failed to stop at a red light.The Camry’s passenger has not yet been identified and was taken by ambulance to John Peter Smith Hospital. Fort Worth Police said the passenger was being treated in the intensive care unit and was listed in critical but stable condition.The driver of the Camry was arrested on a charge of driving while intoxicated. The driver of the GMC truck left the scene after being picked up by another vehicle, according to investigators.The crash
The Fort Worth Zoo announced a new addition to its giraffe herd on Saturday, with the birth of a female calf on May 31, 2026.Kala's baby giraffeThe calf was born during the evening hours to mother Kala and father Apollo, zoo officials announced. At birth, she stood 6 feet, 2 inches tall and weighed 152 pounds.Zoo staff said the newborn has spent her first weeks bonding with Kala behind the scenes and is expected to meet other members of the herd before making her public debut in the coming days, weather permitting.How to name the baby giraffeThe zoo is asking the public to help choose the calf’s name through an online vote. Voting opened this week and will remain available until June 27, when the winning name is scheduled to be revealed on the program.The three name options are: Kumi, a Swahili word meaning "10" that honors the calf as Kala’s 10th offspring.Honey, a reference to the calf’s sweet nature.Iris, named after the native flowering plant.The birth increases the size of the zoo
A police pursuit initiated by North Richland Hills officers ended in Fort Worth when the fleeing suspect crashed on West Loop 820 and died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Fort Worth police are investigating a fatal late-night shooting after an unidentified man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at Carter Park.
A major water main break has forced the city of Fort Worth to issue a precautionary boil water notice for portions of the near northside and areas surrounding Lake Worth, officials announced Monday.
Fort Worth Police continue to investigate a fatal shooting that left an adult man dead Sunday morning on the city's west side.Police tell FOX 4's Dionne Anglin the initial call about the shooting came from someone inside the residence. The individual who made the initial call has not been ruled out as a suspect."We’re just trying to piece together what happened here and, based on the witness, her account of what really happened," Tracy Carter, a spokesperson for the Fort Worth Police Department, told Anglin. "Just kind of heard a gunshot, and there were several people in the area or in the house."Other individuals who were in the apartment at the time of the shooting fled, and police say they are persons of interest in their investigation."We believe those people fled, left the scene, but again we’re still trying to sort it out, and it’s still early on in the investigation," Carter continued.Fatal Fort Worth shootingFort Worth Police Department officers from the West Division were disp
Living in Fort Worth offers young professionals a vibrant lifestyle: trendy restaurants, live music, cultural events, and endless weekend adventures. But balancing all the perks of city life with smart financial habits can feel overwhelming. The good news is that with a little planning and intentional choices, it’s possible to enjoy Fort Worth experiences today […] The post Smart Ways to Make Your Money Work as You Enjoy City Life appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
On the East Side, The Dock Bookshop (6637 Meadowbrook Dr, Fort Worth, 817-457-5700), an indie retailer just minutes away from “Dallas Stadium” (nee AT&T Stadium), is co-producing a World Cup Book Showcase tonight/Tue at 3pm with Pitch Publishing. NBC 5 Sports Director Newy Scruggs will moderate a discussion with acclaimed fútbol writer and superfan Andy […] The post World Cup Book Showcase Today/Tue appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Walk through the West 7th corridor on a Saturday night and you’ll still find crowds, neon, and the occasional live set spilling out onto the sidewalk. But talk to enough Fort Worth regulars and a different picture starts to emerge. More and more people are choosing to stay in — scrolling, streaming, gaming, and socializing […] The post Fort Worth’s Nightlife Scene Has Quietly Gone Digital appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Most people just rinse their sprayer with water and think that’s enough. But then the pump starts sputtering mid-job, the nozzle clogs during a weed treatment run, or the battery dies two seasons too early. A battery-powered backpack sprayer takes far more abuse than it looks like it does. Each tip below tackles a specific […] The post Tips to Clean and Maintain a Battery-Powered Backpack Sprayer? appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Fort Worth continues to draw new residents in 2026, and it’s not hard to see why. With a strengthening job market and a culture that feels both authentically Texan and cosmopolitan, it’s become one of the more compelling destinations for relocation in the South. If you’re doing your research before the move – browsing neighborhoods […] The post A Guide to Moving to Fort Worth In 2026 appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
Bingo has always been built around small moments. You have a card, some numbers, and a pattern slowly taking shape. That is why mobile bingo feels less like reinvention and more like the game finding a screen that matches its tempo. The hall gave it a shared room. The phone gives it reach, speed, and […] The post Mobile Bingo Got Pocket-Sized and Kept Its Nerve appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
What made the Samurai Blue? It’s not a riddle, actually. It’s a question people like you might be asking right now (kinda). See, you may have picked up on the fact that the Japanese men’s national soccer team calls itself the “Samurai Blue.” That’s because the word that there’s a big tournament in that sport […] The post Sports Rush: World Cup Sparks Curiosity About Soccer And Maybe More appeared first on Fort Worth Weekly.
