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Posts from March 2017

10 Things to Know About the Chisholm Trail

Posted On March 28, 2017 | Sarah Covington

We've talked a lot about the cattle drive this year, but what exactly is it and what's the historical importance of it? Local historian Doug Harman helps break it down with these 10 must-know facts about the 150th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail. WHAT IS A CATTLE DRIVE? It is the movement of
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3 Musts for the Fort Worth Adrenaline Junkie

Posted On March 22, 2017 | Rush Olson

Looking to impress your friends or simply in search of an invigorating adventure to get your blood pumping? We've got three perfect spots for all the adrenaline junkies out there. The Need for Speed Christian Fittipaldi drove in the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500, plus loads of other races
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Chasing the Chisholm Trail Into the Stockyards

Posted On March 19, 2017 | Laurie James

As we celebrate the 150 th anniversary of the Chisholm Trail , it’s especially fitting to talk about the path that the original Trail carved through what we now call the Stockyards National Historic District. At the time of Trail, the Main Street Bridge did not exist for cowboys to herd cattle across
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Spring Gallery Night: Spotlighting Fort Worth's Artists

Posted On March 17, 2017 | Edward Brown

Every day across Fort Worth, hundreds of painters, photographers, and sculptors hone their craft, creating captivating works of beauty that invite reflection and contemplation. But only twice a year do Fort Worth’s galleries, through the Fort Worth Association of Gallery Dealers, present Gallery
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What to do with your Teens in Fort Worth

Posted On March 9, 2017 | Autumn Rose Reo

There are always a ton of events and activities going on in the city. But what about the spots for your teen to just "hang out?" Depending on their interests, we've compiled a list of places, indoor and outdoor, to send your teen for some supervised fun. Backwoods Paddlesports at Panther Island
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