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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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Shop ‘til you drop at 5 new stores at the Stops at Clearfork
Here’s the rundown on four new stores already open + one more opening up soon.
February 21, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Bass Performance Hall announces its biggest Broadway season yet
Mark your calendars for a record-breaking number of 14 musical performances as part of the Broadway at the Bass 2025-2026 season.
February 19, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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City
Stock your shelf with books from TCU Press
We’re turning the page on TCU Press — this independent bookstore isn’t just a place to discover books about Texas; it might also be where you get yours published.
February 12, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Play
Stay in the know with 45+ new and upcoming Fort Worth restaurants
Dining in Fort Worth is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
February 10, 2025
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Gabe Guarente
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Real Estate
The top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Fort Worth
Take a look at our top 10 most expensive, jaw-dropping homes for sale across town.
February 7, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Events
Get ready to chow down at the Fort Worth Food + Wine Festival 2025
Join the Fort Worth Food + Wine Foundation for Cowtown’s premium foodie event that spans four days.
February 5, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Food
La La Land is brewing up kindness
The Dallas-born coffee chain arrived in Cowtown and it’s serving more than just the “World’s Best Vanilla Latte.”
February 4, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Get ready to laugh at these Fort Worth comedy clubs
These three local comedy clubs will have you laughing your socks off — and that’s no joke.
January 30, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Eastside YMCA completes phase one of a $16 million renovation project
YMCA Metropolitan of Fort Worth officially opened its doors to the reimagined Eastside campus.
January 27, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Sports
Brian Schottenheimer named next Dallas Cowboys head coach
The Dallas Cowboys offensive coordinator is getting promoted to the 10th head coach of “America’s Team.”
January 26, 2025
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Kate Mazade
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Festivals
What’s new at Jambaloo Music Festival 2025
Get the rundown of the free week-long music festival coming to DFW featuring 100+ artists.
January 24, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Live
Get your sweat on at 30+ gyms around Fort Worth
From lifting weights, indoor rock climbing, personal training, dance fitness, boxing classes, and martial arts programs — we’ve rounded up 30+ gyms and fitness offerings around Cowtown.
January 21, 2025
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Emily Shea-Owen
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Culture
Where to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day in Fort Worth
Honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with these local celebratory events.
January 15, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
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Events
A guide to the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo
Here’s what to know before you go to Cowtown’s most exciting event of the year. We’re sharing the inside scoop including ticket prices, activities, musical performances + more.
January 10, 2025
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Rebecca McRobbie
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City
The most popular books in Fort Worth in 2024
According to the Fort Worth Public Library, you couldn’t get enough of these titles last year.
January 9, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Travel and Outdoors
What to know about the winter storm warning
Read up on weather predictions, power outages + travel and safety tips.
January 8, 2025
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
What Fort Worthians googled this year
2024’s Google Year in Search is out — check out what Fort Worthians were searching most this year (it might surprise you).
December 19, 2024
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Brianna Williams
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Culture
Pleasant presents we’ve received as Fort Worth citizens
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 18, 2024
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Katie Molck
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Travel and Outdoors
Happy 90th birthday to the Fort Worth Botanic Garden
On Wednesday, Dec. 18, Texas’s oldest botanic garden will turn 90 years old + offer patrons free admission during regular business hours.
December 13, 2024
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Which locations around Fort Worth deserve a historical marker?
Historical markers are physical signs, plaques, and statues that commemorate a significant place or event. Where would you like to see a historical marker around Fort Worth?
December 12, 2024
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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Play
Hit the road: A weekend getaway to Granbury, TX
We’re sharing all the details about what to do, what to eat, and where to stay.
December 11, 2024
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Theater
Sneak peek into the new immersive Omni Theater
The new and improved Jane & John Justin Foundation Omni Theater at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History will open Saturday, Dec. 14 and is the world’s largest LED dome theater in a museum.
December 9, 2024
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
John Wayne: An American Experience completes expansion
The Stockyards museum now features new items such as handwritten notes, props, and artwork.
December 5, 2024
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Elizabeth Hastings
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City
Shop local with Small Business Saturday
Peruse reader recommendations and editor’s picks so you can shop local this week.
November 26, 2024
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Kristen Templeton
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Business
Foundry District redevelopment plan has been unveiled
This week, Asana Partners unveiled plans to redevelop 65,000 of its 98,000-sqft area known as the Foundry District.
November 13, 2024
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Elizabeth Hastings
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Culture
Hidden Gem: Find magic in your pocket at Hip Pocket Theatre
The outdoor experimental theater kicked off its 48th season with “A Twisty Intergalactic Spectacle.”
May 17, 2024
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Kate Mazade
DFW Restaurant Week is the nation's second-longest running restaurant week. | Photo via @pacosftw
Food
DFW Restaurant Week 2022
July 8, 2022
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Rebecca McRobbie
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