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Elizabeth Hastings

Newsletter Editor

Originally from Arkansas, Elizabeth brings a business background and a love for Fort Worth to her role as City Editor at FTWtoday. Known locally for her blog Miss Rock City, she’s passionate about community stories and enjoys exploring Fort Worth’s food scene and connecting with locals.

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Songs about Fort Worth
Does Fort Worth ever cross your mind? It certainly crosses ours.
May 6, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Wellness
Small Business Week: Treat yo’self with these 10 local self-care businesses
From skincare and grooming to therapeutic treatments and clean living essentials, these 10 local businesses make it easier to prioritize yourself.
May 5, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Small Businesses
Small Business Week: Start your business with the help of these small local businesses
Have you ever wanted to start your own business? Now might be the perfect time to.
May 2, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month around DFW
From festivals to exhibitions, commemorate the contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islanders with these upcoming events and year-round destinations.
May 2, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Travel and Outdoors
Lights Out: Turn off your lights for spring bird migration
Check out resources from Audubon Texas to learn more about how we can protect our feathered friends on their journeys north.
April 30, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
City Editor Elizabeth’s top 3 favorite no-frills brunches
You can bet the phone hardly ever eats first at these three casual brunch spots.
April 29, 2025
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Guide to recycling in Fort Worth
Know before you throw.
April 28, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Sports
Pack your ear protection for these upcoming races at Texas Motor Speedway
NASCAR races, drag races, and a charity event are coming to Texas Motor Speedway this spring and summer.
April 25, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Tourism and Hospitality
Take a look inside Fort Worth’s newest boutique hotel: The Nobleman
Located inside a historic, renovated fire station, this new hotel is now open in the flourishing Near Southside.
April 23, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Bass Hall angel sculptures in Fort Worth, TX
Ever wondered about the history behind the angel sculptures downtown?
April 21, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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What to buy for parents: Your 2025 gift guide for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day
Including Oprah’s favorite eye mask and a No. 1 best-selling beard trimmer.
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Festivals
Know before you go: Mayfest 2025
From tickets to parking to events, we have your full list of Mayfest must-dos.
April 18, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
2026 FIFA World Cup unveils Fort Worth artist’s Dallas host city poster
The poster, designed by Fort Worth artist Matt Cliff, captures the aesthetic of both Dallas and Fort Worth, as well as several city icons ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
April 17, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Your guide to the May 3, 2025 General Election for City Council
Find information here on where and how to vote + what will be on the ballot.
April 16, 2025
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Celebrate Earth Day in Fort Worth
Invest in our planet via local, national, and global Earth Day initiatives + local events all April long.
April 14, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Try this: DFW Airport’s first robotic barista
Meet Gizmo — DFW Airport’s hardest-working 24/7 automated brewing machine.
April 8, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
MAIN ST. Arts Festival + Fort Worth Art Fair return to downtown Cowtown
April is for art in Fort Worth.
April 2, 2025
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City
Check out these 3 super secret hidden gems in Fort Worth
Have you ever heard of Billy Bob’s?
March 31, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
Where to find the viral Dubai chocolate in Fort Worth
This viral treat may have taken over the internet, and we’re hunting down where you can get your hands on it near Fort Worth.
March 28, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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History
Then and now: 4 iconic cowgirls of Cowtown
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting four Cowtown cowgirls — past and present — who moo’ved mountains in their industry
March 26, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Sports
History is made: TCU women’s basketball fan facts
If you don’t watch basketball, but want to know what’s happening with the TCU women’s basketball team, here’s a cheat sheet on what you need to know.
March 24, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Visit Fort Worth’s 9 sister cities
Fort Worth isn’t an only child, you know.
March 21, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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History
Honoring valor and bravery at the National Medal of Honor Museum
Located in Arlington, don’t miss the National Medal of Honor Museum grand opening on Saturday, March 22.
March 19, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Work
Workin’ 9 to 5: Major industries and employers in Panther City
The economic landscape of Fort Worth, who’s hiring, and who’s most likely to expand investments into our community.
March 18, 2025
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Sports
TCU women’s basketball team dribbles toward the 2025 NCAA Tournament
Before the Horned Frogs tip off against the Knights this Friday, March 21, let’s look at the team’s history in the NCAA Tournament, this year’s key players, and how to watch the game.
March 17, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Iggy is back: Adventures of the Fort Worth Zoo’s 40-ft scaly sculpture
Iggy the Iguana has returned to his rightful perch at the Fort Worth Zoo — and just in time for spring. Let’s take a deep dive into where he’s been.
March 14, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Education
Karen Molinar has been named Fort Worth ISD’s new superintendent
The search for a permanent superintendent is over, as the district’s board unanimously voted to hire Karen Molinar.
March 12, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
History of the Worth Heights grain silos
What we know — the Worth Heights grain silos could be demolished this year. What we don’t know — the history behind these obsolete century-old structures.
March 11, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
20+ ways to make new friends in Fort Worth
Friendships make life better and we’re here to help you create new ones.
March 5, 2025
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History
History of the W. T. Waggoner Building
Now home to the Sandman Signature Hotel and Asian-fusion restaurant Musume, this 230-ft, 20-floor structure holds nearly 105 years of history.
March 3, 2025
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