Christina Berger, E.R. Bills, Jason Brimmer, Buck D. Elliott, Juan R. Govea, Patrick Higgins, Laurie James, Kristian Lin, Cody Neathery, Wyatt Newquist, Steve Steward, Teri Webster, Ken Wheatcroft-Pardue, Elaine Wilder, Cole Williams
EDITORIAL BOARD
Laurie James, Anthony Mariani, Emmy Smith, Steve Steward
By Jennifer Bovee
Creature Comforts 2024
We were inside no longer than 45 minutes tops, and when we went back outside, he was gone. Just gone.
Miles Gamera enjoyed the playpen my wife built for him in our backyard. Bordering a neighbor’s fence, it was squared off by small, black, plastic portable fencing and outfitted with rocks (he loves parkour) and a little hut for him to snuggle under. We never thought our 5-year-old tortoise would be able to dig deep enough to slip beneath both fences and get out.
We were wrong. And we haven’t been the same since.
My 12-year-old and I have done everything possible to find him. We talked to the neighbors and left notes on others’ doors, saying, “Be on the lookout for an evidently not-so-slow, ornery, splendiferously shelled foliage-green turtle who only by his sufferance answers to the name Miles Gamera.” We scoured the nearby field for traces of him. We’ve even been leaving out his favorite foods at night.
Still nothing.
Miles’ disappearance — we dare not say “death” — has been hard on all of us but especially our son. A. has broken down a few times, sobbing, kicking himself not just for his absence during the escape (I swear, it was only a few minutes) but also for not loving on that grumpy little fella enough, for not chatting with him as A. often did more and for not stroking Miles’ shell more.
And isn’t it that way for all of us with our pets? Because we’re humans and we simply don’t deserve them?
Dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, horses, chickens, racoons — they’re all better than us, and they’re all entitled to so much more than what we selfish, shortsighted, busy bipeds will ever be able to give them, though most of us will try and will savor every minute of it.
A pet is a manifestation of pure love. Affection? You can’t stroke their fur, feathers, or scales enough. Companionship? Our sweet little mini-Aussie Comet literally
tackles us at our ankles to force us to rub her soft belly. Fun? See: previous answer. And love? No one will ever be as glad to see you as your best boys and girls.
For our second annual Creature Comforts issue, we celebrate our amazing animals by taking a closer look at how to care for them, learn more about them, conserve them, and love them better (which will never-ever be good enough, but it’s our duty to Mother Nature herself to try).
On pg. 21, we have some info on a few area nonprofits helping pets and their
parents during crises. There are some completely made-up superlatives for some residents of the Fort Worth Zoo on pg. 9, and on pg. 16, we get up close with Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, a Top 3 breeding location in the country while also a pretty cool stop for an exotic-animal vehicular tour.
I’d tell you more, but I’ve got to gather myself to check if the lettuce and cucumbers we left out last night are still there. I hate that they will be. #ForeverMiles Anthony Mariani, Editor
Sometimes parkour went awry.
The Herd Hundreds still line up in the Stockyards for the twice-daily cattle drives.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY MADISON SIMMONS
Like every other kid raised in Fort Worth, I’ve seen The Herd a handful of times over the years. And like many other Fort Worthians, I’m guilty of becoming a little jaded about the whole affair. What’s so great about watching some cattle walk down a street? Twice a day? Last week, I went to the Stockyards for a closer look.
By the time I parked at the Stockyards and walked over to East Exchange Avenue, it was 11:15, just 15 minutes before cattle-drive time. I was cutting it close, as hundreds of people were already lining the blocks, pressing against the barricades. As the cowboys — drovers, to be exact — walked down the street, they chatted up the crowd and stopped for photos with big-eyed little kids.
A few minutes before the appointed time, a man got on a microphone and regaled us with a basic rundown of the Stockyards, an outpost along the Chisholm Trail. We were assured that all the drovers here today wore outfits and used gear authentic to the 1800s. More staff walked by to urge us to
move farther off the street, and then The Herd appeared. As the 17 longhorns ambled by, they looked placid enough, but standing so close, I became acutely aware of just how big they are and of just how imposing and
sharp those horns are. The entire drive lasts less than 10 minutes, but as I watched these majestic creatures retreat, I felt awe, and a big scoop of good ol’ Texas pride crept back into my heart. l
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The Herd has 17 longhorns, each steer representing a decade since the founding of the city.
A drover in clothing authentic to the 1800s chats with the Fernandez family, who were visiting from Houston.
Hundreds of tourists line East Exchange Avenue in anticipation of the twice-daily cattle drive.
The twice-daily cattle drive brings hundreds to the Fort Worth Stockyards.
Best Of … Zoo Animals!
These inhabitants of the Fort Worth Zoo are the “best” at quite a few things.
BY TERI WEBSTER
If you’ve ever wondered if wild animals have personalities, be assured that they do. Having spent many hours observing and photographing them, here are just a few of my favorites from the Fort Worth Zoo. I’m giving them superlatives for everything from their dazzling smiles to their quirky personalities. The conservation statuses are provided by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).
Best Smile — Gharials
With more than 100 interlocking razor-sharp teeth set in a long, thin snout, gharials are the obvious winner in this category. Despite their fearsome appearance, they’re not considered a threat to humans. Their diet consists mainly of small fish. As the largest of all crocodilians, male gharials have a bulbous snout that allows them to vocalize and blow bubbles in the water, just a couple of ways they can attract female gharials. They can measure from 12 to 15 feet in length and weigh as much as 2,000 pounds.
Most Photogenic — Mandrill
JJ the Mandrill is a colorful character in many ways. In true mandrill style, JJ has sparkling amber eyes and a vibrant face of red, pale blue, and yellow hues. Framing his colorful face is a pouf of olive-brown fur and a “mohawk” hairstyle.
JJ earns the title of Most Photogenic for his model-esque poses and unexpected moves like flinging lettuce and bearing a smile that shows his 3-inch canines. Mandrills “smile” or grimace as a greeting. Their colorful hues are not just for show, either. In the wild, they indicate the rank and dominance of male mandrill troop members (the bigger and brighter, the better). Mandrills’ colors also allow the lead male to be easily seen through the dense foliage of the rainforest as others follow behind.
In the wild: Mandrills are found only in the rainforests of equatorial Africa.
Conservation status: vulnerable.
Most Grounded — Southern Black Rhino
Crockett the rhino is the epitome of being down-to-earth. With his massive size and sturdy build, Crockett moves with deliberate and purposeful strides, making him an easy pick for this category. Southern black rhinos’ significant weight (some tip the scales at 3,000 pounds) and muscular bodies make them one of the heaviest and most stable land animals. They’re also known for staying connected to the earth by wallowing in mud, a favorite pastime of Crockett’s as well. The World Wildlife Fund describes all rhinos as “living fossils” because they represent one of the Earth’s oldest groups of mammals.
Southern black rhinos are smaller than their African counterparts, white rhinos. The black ones are also distinguished by a hooked upper lip, while the whites have a square upper lip.
In the wild: Southern black rhinos are found in Namibia, Coastal East Africa, and KAZA.
Conservation status: critically endangered.
The Fort Worth Zoo recently made conservation history with repeated gharial breeding successes.
Two new hatchlings this summer gave the zoo two distinctions. It’s the only institution in North America to have produced multiple offspring gharials, as well as the only one to have repeated the process.
In the wild: Gharials are native to Nepal and Northern India.
Conservation status: critically endangered.
Most Misunderstood — Hyena
Striped hyenas like Farrah have a strange allure and an undeniable presence. This
Goth Goddess — Black Leopard
Carolina Reaper, an African black leopard, has sleek midnight-black fur and piercing golden eyes that give her an air of mystery, danger, and grace. For that reason, this stunning big cat is our Goth Goddess. Her namesake comes from the world’s spiciest pepper and was given to her because of her “spicy” personality.
Black leopards get their appearance from melanistic coats and are quite rare. Only about 11% of leopards have this trait. Depending on the markings, traditional leopard colorations can either be visible in sunlight or appear subtly alongside the black fur.
In the wild: Leopards are found in parts of Africa, Central Asia, India, and China.
Conservation status: vulnerable.
species has artistic black stripes slashed across tawny-colored fur, and their necks and backs are topped with a full, bushy mane. Among the four species of hyenas, they are the smallest, shyest, and most solitary. Advocates say that overall, hyenas are one of the most misunderstood animals, primarily because they are often viewed as mere scavengers. In reality, they provide an important role in the ecosystem by cleaning up the scraps and bones of prey left behind by larger predators, something that helps prevent the spread of disease.
In the wild: Hyenas are found in Africa, India, and Turkey.
Conservation status: near threatened.
Best Dressed — Scarlett MacCaw
The scarlet macaw wins the title of Best Dressed with ease. Feathers in dramatic reds, blues, and yellows make these birds stand out beautifully. Their vibrant plumage dazzles and serves as a vital tool for communication and attracting mates in the wild. Once macaws choose a mate, they are likely to stay together until one of them dies.
In the wild: Scarlet macaws are native to Southern Mexico, Peru, Bolivia, Eastern Brazil, and the island of Trinidad.
Conservation status: least concern, meaning that their populations are not presently at risk.
Best Family Members
They’re cute, they’re cuddly, they’re Weekly staffers’ furry loved ones — and one new, scaly pal.
BY WEEKLY STAFF
“Playtime!” says Comet, the “heartbeat” of Editor Anthony Mariani’s family. Along with fetch, this 2-year-old mini Australian Shepherd also loves snuggles, belly rubbers, and chin scratchers; paying homage to passing cars on walks (she’ll sit, watch carefully, then proceed); playing keep-away out back; alerting her familiars to nonexistent danger; and cheeeeese!
Willy may be Account Executive Sarah Niehoff’s dog, but he — “big eyeroll here,” says Sarah — snuggles General Manager and husband Bob Niehoff daily.
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Faithful friend and lover of all people, especially children, Jessie the Cowgirl came to Senior Account Executive Stacey Hammons’ family by a series of very fortunate and well-timed events, and because of her, a network of people came together and have saved more than 200 other dogs since! Jessie crossed the Rainbow Bridge far too soon, leaving a dogshaped hole in her family’s heart.
Rufus the Airedoodle is a real character. He’s all about having a good time, making pals left and right, but put a bath or a vacuum in his way, and he’s outta there! This furball is smart as a whip and loves to stick his nose into everything. And KitKat is your cuddly, bashful run-of-the-mill feline who lives for a solid snooze. Though some may call her lazy, she reigns supreme in Account Executive Julie Strehl’s household.
Weekly Brand Ambassador Clintastic loves visiting the Fort Worth Zoo, and here he and Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker are meeting a new reptile friend.
“Even
only
pounds,” says Scotch, the 11-year-old morkie of Regional Sales Director Michael Newquist’s family, “don’t eff with me.”
Gentle giant Finnegan showed up in proofreader Emmy Smith’s backyard one summer day skinny, dehydrated, and begging to be picked up. Now a robust (the vet’s term) 19 pounds, Finn loves chin scritches, greeting visitors at the front door, and playing with baby brother Whitman Wilde, a mischievous orange fuzzball who gets absolutely anything he wants because, well, look at him. Together, the boys share newcomer Charlotte, who loves playing with her beloved pickle and stealing her new brothers’ food.
Border Collie Athena is incredibly charming, intelligent, and resourceful. She will make any person she meets fall in love with her. White pitbull mix
Odysseus is gentle, observant, and cautious. He loves to cuddle and is protective. They’re both street rescues with bright blue eyes living and loving with Account Executive Tony Diaz’s family, and much like in The Odyssey, Athena watches over Odysseus and guides him everywhere he goes and in whatever he does.
On weekends, Hank Bovee-Reneau likes sleeping in with Mama, Marketing Director Jennifer Bovee, and getting neck scratches from her husband, Papa Greg Reneau, on the daily. Plus, Hank is all about snagging catnip treats and taking lots of lonnnng naps.
Sarah Niehoff
NIGHT &DAY
In honor of the so-called “dog days of summer” and National Dog Month in August, this week’s paper is dedicated to animals of all kinds. With that in mind, here are some of the best creature-related events happening in North Texas now through the end of the season.
While Mark Devries Studios’ new animal documentary does not yet have a release date, the Texas premiere of Humans and Other Animals
at Landmark’s Inwood Theatre (5458 W Lovers Ln, Dallas, 214-352-5085) is at 7:30pm. The filmmakers promise an epic journey. From firsthand looks into how animals think, use language, and feel love, to dangerous investigations of powerful industries, Humans and Other Animals hopes to change how you view not only the Earth’s creatures but yourself. Tickets are $15 on Eventbrite.com and include the screening and a Q&A with the director. For updates on future release dates, visit HumansandOtherAnimalsMovie.com.
If you enjoy the horsemanship of the Scarborough Renaissance Festival held outdoors annually in Waxahachie, you don’t need to wait until spring for this type of pageantry. Medieval Times (2021 N Stemmons Fwy, Dallas, 888-935-6878) welcomes you to its indoor facilities to enjoy its new show this summer at 7:30pm Thu, 4:30pm/7:30pm Fri, 2pm/5pm/8pm Sat, or 2pm/5pm Sun, now thru Sun, Sep 29. Six knights on horseback compete in falconry, jousting, sword fighting, and other games of skill to become defenders of the realm. Medieval Knights also serves four-course meals. Tickets start at $50 on MedievalTimes.com, but right now, you will receive a 25% discount with the code TXSUMMER25 if purchased by end of day today (Wed, Jul 31).
To help raise funds for the Downtown Arlington Doggie Depot, a new dog park set to open later this year, J. Gilligan’s (400 E Abram St, Arlington, 817-274-8561) will host Yappy
Hour 3pm-10pm. There’ll be food, a pubthemed raffle, and live music. Bring a photo of your dog because, from 5pm to 8pm, an artist will help you with the Paint Your Pup portion of the evening. Reserve your spot for $5 on Eventbrite.com.
The Amon Carter Museum of American Art (3501 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, 817-738-1933) has some animal/nature art you can check out. Up now thru Sun, Oct 27, The Signal highlights artist Dario Robleto’s multiyear exploration of the Golden Record, a gold-plated phonograph recording of sounds and images selected in the
late 1970s by a team at NASA to portray life on Earth to extraterrestrials. The exhibit also features the multimedia sculptural diorama “American Seabed,” made with brass, various butterflies, butterfly antennae of stretchedand-pulled tape recordings of Bob Dylan’s “Desolation Row,” concrete, coral, fossilized prehistoric whale ear bones (1-10 million years old), ocean water, pigments, and steel encased in Plexiglas. The Carter is open 10am-5pm Tue-Wed, 10am-8pm Thu, 10am5pm Fri-Sat, and noon-5pm Sun. Admission is always free.
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The new documentary Humans and Other Animals screens at the Inwood Theatre on Wednesday or on a streaming platform soon.
J. Gilligan’s is helping raise funds for the new Doggie Depot in Downtown Arlington.
Worth, 817-332-8451) are many animal likenesses, including Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller’s “Dog Guarding a Basket of Grapes,” an oil painting that appeared in last year’s Creature Comforts. Most recently, the museum acquired George Stubbs’ “Mares and Foals” in memory of Ben Fortson, the former CIO of the Kimbell Foundation who died earlier this year. Admission to view the permanent collection is always free.
The circus, am I right? Like animal rights advocates around the world, I was always one of those #SingleCatLadies who refused to take her nieces and nephews to the big tent because of the alleged animal abuses and due to the general principle that no animal should have to live the circus life for our amusement. Now that the Ringling Bros. have not only permanently retired their herd of elephants but also have done away with all animal performances, I’m ready to forgive and forget. Join me at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus for some #StupidHumanTricks (acrobatics and such) at Dickies Arena (1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, 817-402-9000) at 7pm Fri, 11:30am/3:30pm/7:30pm today, or noon/4pm Sun. Tickets start at $25 on Ticketmaster.com.
Whether animal lovers believe it or not, hunters sometimes do a great service to the natural world. Human activities have often led to the introduction of invasive species into areas where they don’t belong, damaging the native creatures. From rats on the Galapagos Islands to snakes in the Everglades, it’s a problem anywhere people have been. In this part of the world, it’s feral hogs, even along the Texas coastline, where unwanted swine dig up sea turtle eggs, which is not good. Padre Island National Seashore has such a problem and is seeking input from the public about the possible development of a “feral exotic invasive management plan.” To review and comment on their proposal, visit ParkPlanning.NPS.gov/padrepigplanning by end of day today. #FreeRangeBacon
The wildly popular Dollar Days are back at the Dallas Zoo (650 S R.L. Thornton Fwy, Dallas, 469-554-7501), including today. In addition to $1 per person admission, enjoy $1-3 deals on snacks and beverages. Tickets sell out fast and must be purchased in advance at bit.ly/3Xwun5A.
Enjoy two glorious mornings hanging out with your pup in the beauty of the Fort Worth Botanic Garden (3220 Botanic Garden Blvd, Fort Worth, 817463-4160) 8am-11am Sat-Sun. Admission to Dog Days is $12, plus $5 per pup at FWBG. org. Hydration stations for our four-legged friends will be provided by the Garden across campus. Then, starting in September, the
Featuring a ton of natural materials (like butterflies) and found objects, Dario Robleto: The Signal is up now thru Sun, Oct 27, at the Carter.
festivities return to two full days rather than only mornings (protecting those paws!): SatSun, Sep 14-15 and Oct 5-6.
Is your pup a pampered pooch? If so, they may enjoy showing off some faaaabulous ensembles.
From 2pm to 4pm at the Canine Couture Fashion Show at Pixie’s Paws Pet Palace (112 W Randol Mill Rd, Ste 100, Arlington, 682-999-8684), four-legged competitors will vie for the grand prize of a $250 gift card to Hollywood Feed. General admission tickets are $15, and contestant entries are $35 on Eventbrite.com.
The inaugural Cliburn Family Concert Series is at 11am and 2pm at the Fort Worth Zoo’s Outdoor Learning Theater (1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, 817-738-6536). Musicians will impersonate the animal kingdom using a clarinet, a flute, two pianos, and strings to perform Saint-Saëns “The Carnival of the Animals.” You can also meet some of the zoo’s outreach creatures throughout the event. A ticket is required for anyone over the age of 2. Individual tickets are $20 each, and family four-packs are $75 at Cliburn. org/family-concerts.
Wild Kratts: Creature Power, an interactive exhibit based on the popular PBS Kids series, will open at the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History (1600 Gendy St, Fort Worth, 817-255–9300) on Sat, Sep 21, and run thru Sun, Jan 5. In this exhibit created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in collaboration with the Kratt Brothers Company, kids and families can explore animal habitats from around the globe, including the Tropical Rainforest, the Antarctic, and an Australian Outback Desert. Along the way, discover creature powers and go on a mission to foil the villains’ nefarious plans. The museum is open 10am-5pm Tue-Sat and noon-5pm Sun. This exhibit is included with museum admission of $16 for adults, $14 for seniors, $12 for kids, and free for children under 2 at FWMuseum.org.
By Jennifer Bovee
Breeding Success
Fossil Rim
Wildlife
Center offers great tours, sure, but behind the scenes is almost as captivating.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY JUAN R. GOVEA
If you’ve lived in North Texas for any serious amount of time, you’ve probably heard of Fossil Rim Wildlife Center. Sitting on 1,800 acres in Glen Rose (about an hour’s drive south of Fort Worth), the park is not only home to 1,100 mostly freely roaming exotic species, including 20 threatened or endangered animals like the largest herd of wildebeest in North America. Fossil Rim is also a Top 3 North American breeding center based on aggregate numbers. The park matches the creatures based on personality and social behaviors to “get some of the animals back into the wild,” says Fossil Rim CMO Warren Lewis.
Celebrating its 40th anniversary this year, the park that opened in 1984 is a nonprofit whose funding comes from grants by the Moody Foundation, Meadows Foundation, and others, plus donations and paying visitors, who love the self-driving tours — you can’t rightfully call yourself a nature lover until you’ve felt a giraffe’s velvety tongue while feeding them. (For feeding all the other animals, tourists must throw the food on the ground.) Lewis says the park and its 80 employees see about 250 vehicles driving the 7.2-mile trail on weekends and about half that amount during the week.
Fossil Rim works with several zoos and other animal-loving entities across the globe and is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums and the Zoological Association of America.
“We collaborate with a lot of people, but we know we can’t solve endangered species,” Lewis said. “We have two full-time vets on-site and a lot of training goes on, from teaching breeding to rereleasing animals. We invite people to tell our story.” l
The tallest living mammals are a park favorite. Originally found in Eastern, Southern, and Central Africa, giraffes are unable to bend completely to the ground because all their legs are the same (long) length. The giraffes at Fossil Rim have grown accustomed to being fed by hand from the passing cars on tours.
Native to South Africa, the gemsbok is known as the “African horse.” They are capable of surviving in a waterless habitat where many other animals would perish. African art mimics the definitive facial patterns.
On occasional Friday afternoons and throughout the weekend, tour guides drive throughout the park and describe the different breeds and their traits to visitors. The park starts the day with tours at 8:30 a.m. and stays open until 4:30 p.m.
Fossil Rim stays busy on the weekends and can handle several cars per hour. Visitors need to schedule their tours beforehand via FossilRim.org.
Like most of the other herd animals, the Hartmann’s mountain zebras from Namibia and South Africa roam the park in groups. These animals’ hair is striped black and white, but — fun fact alert — once their stripes are removed, the skin is naturally black.
In 2012, the Fort Worth Zoo sent a 38-year-old southern white rhino to the park to retire. Though Edith had not given birth in 10 years, she had a healthy baby 15 months later at the age of 42, making her the oldest known female rhino on record to become a mama. Baby Ursula went on to have several babies, including Rocket, who was born on December 28, 2023.
A Top 3 breeding center in North America, Fossil Rim says it’s dedicated to the conservation of species in peril, conducting scientific research, training of professionals, responsible management of natural resources, and public education.
Fossil Rim is home to 12 giraffes, including Snorgie, who gave birth out in the open to a 110-pound, 6-foot-tall baby, Big Mac, on June 29. Every animal at Fossil Rim is cared for by 80 staffers plus additional support.
The park homes cheetahs from Southern, Western, and Eastern Africa and Iran. The fastest land mammal has oversized nostrils, a flexible spine, an enlarged heart, and increased lung capacity to be able to reach 65 mph in seconds.
The park is full of several herds of grazing animals, including the European Red Deer. Native to Europe and Southwestern Asia, they look like the American elk and had to be scientifically proven different in 2004. The males emit a powerful bugling call during the mating season which can be heard from more than a half-mile away.
A One-day-only Exhibition in the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth’s Parking Lot Friday, August 16, 10 am–midnight
Grab your friends and family and come experience TAILGATE, an interactive parking lot exhibition event.
ADMISSION IS FREE Food, beverages, and merchandise are available for purchase. Join us for TAILGATE, a one-day-only exhibition presented in the Modern’s parking lot featuring interactive work from sculpture and new media faculty from across Texas.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS:
• The special exhibition Rebecca Manson: Barbecue and the Museum galleries are open and FREE to the public from 10 am to 8 pm with tours at noon, 2 pm, 4 pm, and 6 pm.
• From 5 to 9 pm, enjoy a BBQ food truck and beverage coolers featuring your favorite TAILGATE-worthy canned beverages with a special koozie for the first 100 guests.
• Custom TAILGATE t-shirts and collegiate swag available for purchase.
• Parking is available in the Kimbell Art Museum’s Darnell St. lot and Casa Manana.
MODERN ART MUSEUM OF FORT WORTH
3200 Darnell Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76107 | themodern.org
LOVING LOCAL
Top 3 Most Popular Bible Verse Categories for Fort Worth
By David Ivan
In a recent collaboration with KJV Cards, I delved into Google’s local inbound search data, for queries on Bible Verses in Fort Worth, Texas. A sample of over 2600 terms was taken, and Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro LLM Ai Model was used to consolidate and analyze the data. The results indicate that the overwhelming majority of local searches fall into roughly three key categories.
God’s Faithfulness & Plans
This theme reflects a strong desire to understand God’s intentions, to trust in his promises, and particularly during challenging times. Here are some examples. Jeremiah 29:11 KJV, “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.” Romans 8:28
KJV, “And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose.” Isaiah 41:10 KJV, “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: Be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; Yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.”
Overcoming Fear & Finding Strength
This remains a significant category, but it’s clearly linked to the primary theme of trusting in God’s faithfulness, and might be considered a prior concern, but if we order this short-list by volume, this comes-in at the second slot. Here are some examples. Deuteronomy 31:6 KJV, “Be strong and of a good courage, fear not, nor be afraid of them: for the LORD thy God, he it is that doth go with thee; he will not fail thee, nor forsake thee. Philippians 4:13 KJV, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Psalm 23:4 KJV, “Yea, though I walk through the valley of the
shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Specific Applications of God’s Promises
This category reflects a desire to apply broader themes to specific life situations, such as relationships, healing, or facing trials. (Estimated Volume: 1000 - 1500/mo) Here are some examples.Healing (healing scriptures, bible verses about healing, bible verses for healing and strength). Facing Trials (Bible verses about faith in hard times, scriptures on peace, bible verses about hope. Love & Relationships (Bible verses about love, bible verses about marriage, forgiveness in the bible.
Google Trends for KJV, Verse, and Bible Terms
Looking at Google Trends for broad terms related to the data, we see an interesting juxtaposition in the broader DFW area over the last 20 years. There has been a general increase in interest over a long period of time, but it’s not clear if that’s representative of the entire region or if it’s just more and more people using Google Search. The specific search volume data is fairly small, so this is all relative to the total number of searches conducted each month.
Insights on the Data
Fort Worth is a city with close to 1 million people in population, so if every single query were a unique individual, that means an average of 0.65%, of the entire population, is searching for Bible Verses, each month. People may be looking for comfort, from some variable personal duress, or they may just be looking-up references for cursory awareness, but we can probably infer that search intent is either to read and learn, or to copy and promote.
What does
KJV
Cards do with this data?
While there are multiple avenues for potential impact and impressions, KJV Cards focuses on products and videos, through promotional and greeting card formats, as well as digital marketing mediums. Their products are typically designed to represent strong Biblical themes and verses, for key scriptural principles, holidays, and global issues. Their stated goal is evangelism through KJV Bible scriptures, and if you are someone interested in sharing God’s Word, these types of products and data may be useful tools for understanding what people are seeking, so that you can be an effective witness for the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
EATS & drinks
Look for the Helpers
Many local support agencies aim to keep pets with their people in times of crisis.
BY LAURIE JAMES
The state of animal rescue in North Texas is generally chaos, but somehow things seem worse right now. I am peripherally involved with animal rescue, but there are a substantial number of animals up for rehoming in a number of county shelters, for various reasons. My daughter started fundraising for — then volunteering with — the Arlington Animal Services Shelter (AASS) as a dog socializer when she was 12. Due to policy, that
meant that until she was 18, I volunteered there, too. I realized during our tenure together that, while some people choose to abandon pets to local shelters in the hopes that the pet will have a better life, other people in need of food and housing will often go without for themselves to care for their pets.
The AASS occasionally had pet food and pet supplies donated by generous humans,
generous pet stores, or, on at least one heartbreaking morning, by a loving owner whose pet passed away right before the owner got their very large shipment of food and treats from a nationwide mail order service.
Last week’s Eats & Drinks story about the pay-what-you-can Taste Community Restaurant got me thinking about how pet owners facing unemployment, eviction,
or domestic violence must be absolutely heartbroken at the thought of having to abandon their cherished pet. Our 8-year-old Rottweiler/lab/hot mess mutt lost his first home to domestic violence in 2017. His then-mama had to face a terrible choice, and at about age 6 months, Hank, then known as Tank, must have been absolutely bewildered at having to go back to the shelter. Thanks to the Fort Worth-based Apollo Support and Rescue, Hank landed in a double-income home with two parents, a then-teenager, and a dog auntie and a grandma who spoil him rotten to this day.
Thankfully, there are people dedicated to helping feed animals when their owners are in crisis. If you’re lucky enough to have a little extra at the end of the month, please consider supporting one of these great organizations.
Fort Worth-based Don’t Forget To Feed Me has distributed 9.2 million pet meals and served more than 128,000 local households to date. The organization’s mission is the most compelling, as Don’t Forget To Feed Me’s services may be the difference between a pet that stays with an owner or is abandoned to our already over-stressed animal shelters. Don’t Forget To Feed Me also partners with the American Red Cross during disasters, when pets and families are the most vulnerable. You can support this organization by picking items on their multiple registry lists or by becoming a donation station. Visit DontForgetToFeedMe. org for more.
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Hank James, the goodest Rottweiler/lab/hot mess mix, was surrendered when his former owner had to flee from domestic violence. Hank would like you to support all the organizations that help feed pets.
Eats & Drinks
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Meals on Wheels is well-known for providing nutritional support to seniors and people with disabilities — in North Texas, the organization delivers 1.3 million meals in Tarrant County alone. Several years ago, the caseworkers realized that some of their clients were sharing their meals with their pets, and the Companion Pet Meals
program was born –– because the humans need the protein, and human food’s not necessarily the best for pet companions.
A $25 donation earmarked to Companion Pets feeds a dog or cat for a month. Visit MealsonWheels.org for more.
Operation Kindness is a Carrollton-based pet rescue charity that can also (smartly) provide up to three months’ worth of dog or cat food and cat litter based on availability. You can support the application-based
service by visiting their registry. Visit OperationKindness.org for more.
Fort Worth’s Community Food Bank at 3000 Galvez Av also offers a limited supply of pet food in addition to nutrition for humans. Visit Food-Bank.org for more.
The DFW Humane Society may also be able to assist with pet food during normal operating hours — an application is not required. Visit them at 4140 Valley View
Ln in Irving or via DFWHumane.com/ pet-food-assistance.
Finally, if you find yourself in a place where you have to choose between your safety and keeping your beloved pet, Safe Havens for Pets may be able to assist you with finding a shelter where you and your pet can be together. If that’s not possible, Safe Havens may have resources for temporary fosters for your fur baby. Visit SafeHavensforPets. org for more. l
Don’t Forget To Feed Me has boots on the ground providing pet food for people who can’t afford to feed their pets.
At a Don’t Forget To Feed Me donation event, you can volunteer to host a fundraiser for pets in need.
ATE DAY8 a Week
Doggo Approved Dining Options for Restaurant Week
BY RUFUS LUTHER-STREHL
As part of DFW Restaurant Week, which actually happens for a whole month from Thu, Aug 1 to Sun, Sep 1, Tarrant County has its fair share of par ticipants. A portion of the proceeds goes to a great cause: helping the little humans at the Lena Pope Home (3200 Sanguinet St, Fort Worth, 817-255-2500). Participating restaurants will offer threecourse prix fixe dinners for $49 or $59, with some offering two-course lunch or brunch menus for $29. Our resident canine correspondent has some thoughts.
I hear my parents talking about a couple of places where they hope to do what they call “fine dining.” When they go to Ellerbe’s Fine Food, I sure hope they bring me a doggie bag! According to BringFido.com, the others below are
pet-friendly, which means I get to go too. Woof!
Cat City Grill (1208 W Magnolia Av, Fort Worth, 817-916-5333) is offering a dinner for $49 from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 18, which includes a starter choice of tomato basil goat cheese soup, arugula salad with Champagne vinaigrette, parmesan cheese, and almonds, or meatballs with house-made spice red sauce. For your entree, choose from grilled mahi mahi, chicken cacciatore, or a flat-iron steak with peppercorn gravy. Dessert will be bread pudding with an orange butter sauce or chocolate mousse. (The Rufus Recommendation: Steak!)
City Works Eatery & Pour (5288 Monahans Av, Fort Worth, 682-207-1500) is offering a three-course lunch for $29 from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 18. For your first course, choose from a Caesar salad, house salad, or the soup of the day. Then for the main event, you can have a blackened salmon salad with deviled eggs, baby greens, capers, red onion, feta, cucumber, tomatoes, and citrus vinaigrette; a bacon cheeseburger with aged Vermont white and yellow cheddars on a toasted brioche bun; Ahi tuna tacos; a Cuban sandwich; smoked meatloaf; fish and chips; or Southern mac ‘n’ cheese. For dessert, enjoy churro pretzel bites or peanut butter Snickers pie. (The Rufus Recommendation: There’s only one thing that smells like bacon, and that’s bacon. Translation: bacon cheeseburger, please!)
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Don’t forget a doggie bag for the author. Courtesy Julie Strehl, the author’s mom.
Sep 11, with a three-course dinner for $49. Starter options include cheesesteak eggrolls, iceberg lettuce wedge salad, the Grille salad, or Del’s deviled eggs. For the main course, enjoy lemon dill salmon, roasted chicken, heritage pork chop, or filet mignon, and for an upcharge, enhance those choices with blue cheese butter, garlic herb butter, truffle butter, bourbon bacon butter, a lobster tail, shrimp, or Oscar style toppings. Then for dessert, order the flourless chocolate torte, New York-style cheesecake, or Nutella bread pudding. (The Rufus Recommendation: Pork chops!)
Ellerbe Fine Foods (1501 W Magnolia Av, Fort Worth, 817-926-3663) is going with a three-course dinner for $59 from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 18. To begin, choose the Cowtown Market vegetable chopped salad or the Texas Bay shrimp pistolette. For your entree, enjoy the pan-seared Atlantic salmon, grilled Demases Farm globe eggplant, or a braised leg of Colorado lamb. Finish the meal with a serving of Mawmaw’s bread pudding. (The Rufus Recommendation: Leg of lamb in a doggie bag, please!)
Lili’s Bistro (1310 W Magnolia Av, Fort Worth, 817-877-0700) is participating for three weeks, from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 25, with a three-course dinner for $49. Start with a small plate of salmon and shrimp ceviche or mango goat cheese Chevre flatbread. For your large plate, enjoy the lemon pepper seabass or a summertime grill featuring
rabbit sausage, pineapple chimichurri, and roasted fingerling potato hash. For dessert, they are serving Lili’s famous donut and coffee ice cream. (The Rufus Recommendation: Catch that rabbit!)
Moxie’s (1472 Main St, Southlake, 817764-2767) is doing the preview weekend, Thu-Sun, Aug 1-4, plus the full month from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Sep 1, with a two-course lunch for $29 or a three-course dinner for $59. Lunch starters include Thai
chili chicken, potstickers, or guacamole, and for the main course, choose from a super greens salad, chicken Madeira rigatoni, a cheeseburger, or a French dip. Dinner starters include steak bites, potstickers, or guacamole; for your entree, enjoy chipotle mango chicken, blackened Mahi Mahi, linguine bolognese, or a mushroom zen bowl. Dinner includes dessert choices of a white chocolate brownie or Key lime pie. (The Rufus Recommendation: Cheeseburger!)
Thirsty Lion Gastropub & Grill (1220 Chisholm Trl, Ste 100, Euless, 817283-9000) is also doing the full month full month from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Sep 1. Along with a three-course dinner for $49, and a two-course lunch for $29, they are also offering a $29 weekend brunch option. While brunch and lunch sound amazing, the dinner options are the real stand out. For starters, choose between spicy fried cauliflower, artichoke spinach dip, or bacon-wrapped barbeque prawns. Entrees include a Wagyu beef and prosciutto burger, Gochujang barbecue pork with kimchi fried rice, Tuscan Romano chicken, or grilled Atlantic salmon. Then for dessert, enjoy a creme brulee, a deep dish chocolate porter brownie, or a whisky apple crumble. (The Rufus Recommendation: That tail-waggin’ Wagyu burger!)
Waters Restaurant (301 Main St, Fort Worth, 817-984-1110) is offering a threecourse dinner for $59 from Mon, Aug 5 to Sun, Aug 11. Start with your choice of chilled watermelon and cucumber salad or a chopped Romain and summer corn relish salad. For your entree, enjoy grilled Creole shrimp, herb-seared salmon, and blackened redfish. or a Porcini salt grilled petite filet mignon with dirty rice and back truffle compound butter. For dessert, your choices are a coffee creme brulee or a strawberry cream tartlet. (The Rufus Recommendation: Filet mignon, baby!)
For more promotional information about DFW Restaurant Week, including other participating restaurants and the ongoing efforts of Lena Pope Home, visit DFWRestaurantWeek.com.
DFW Restaurant Week raises money to help small humans like these two.
Courtesy Lena Pope
MUSIC
MuttNation Unite!
Texas country star Miranda Lambert puts
her huge voice to good use
helping stray dogs.
BY STEVE STEWARD
Miranda Lambert is probably best known for a country music career spanning two decades, which has produced some truly iconic hits and earned her multiple high-profile awards — 35 Academy of Country Music Awards and 14 wins from the Country Music Association, plus three Grammys, just to name a few. She may also be pretty well-known for her lyrical fascination with crazy ex-girlfriends and the firearms they love.
However, if you work or live with rescue pets or otherwise support them, you might also know Lambert for her love of dogs. Since 2009, the Longview-born, Lindaleraised country star has been running her nonprofit MuttNation along with her mother, Bev, raising money for and awareness of pet adoption and rescue shelters with events such as her Cause for Paws benefit concerts, the annual 5K the Mutt March, and a line of pet products sold exclusively at Tractor Supply Company stores.
MuttNation’s various programs focus on different issues within the larger sphere of housing strays. Mutts Across America, for example, raises money specifically for shelters and rescue facilities, while Love Harder encourages adoption of more challenging canines, like large breed dogs, pit mixes, senior dogs, and dogs with disabilities. In 2023, the foundation added a program called It Takes Balls, an awareness and fundraising campaign in Tennessee which promotes spaying and neutering pets, as well as offering grants to qualifying low-cost spayand-neuter animal shelters.
During its inaugural run, It Takes Balls raised more than $175,000, or enough money to help 50 spay-and-neuter programs in the Volunteer State. This year, Lambert decided to shift the campaign to her home state, focusing on East Texas, North Texas, and the Panhandle.
“I think everyone agrees that spay and neuter is the best way to keep pets out of overcrowded shelters and reduce pet homelessness,” she said in a public statement, “and, as I’ve said before, sometimes
Lambert: “And, as I’ve said before, sometimes it literally takes balls to do the right thing. Please spay or neuter your pets.”
it literally takes balls to do the right thing. Please spay or neuter your pets.”
According to recent ASPCA stats, more than 3 million dogs enter animal shelters every year, and some 390,000 of them are euthanized due, in large part, to overcrowding.
Encouraging pet owners to fix their furry friends helps keep these numbers down, and providing animal shelters with the funding to reduce spay-and-neuter costs goes a long way. This year, It Takes Balls awarded grants to 34 shelters in the Texas regions, including the Humane Society of North Texas, Dallas DogRRR, and Collin County Animal Services. And in addition to the It Takes Balls grants, MuttNation’s Mutts Across America gave a $5,000 grant to a shelter in each state. In Texas, it went to Justin-based Apollo Support & Rescue.
Given the ultimate recipients of Lambert’s charity work, it’s unlikely that it will eclipse the cultural impact of her albums — Sarah McLachlan and the ghost of Bob Barker will probably carry that cachet until the end of time — but in terms of spreading good in the world, making life better for dogs is pretty meritorious, and it’s nice to see a famous person leverage her visibility and resources to make a difference for helpless strays. For more information on how you can help, visit MuttNation.com. l
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CrossTown Sounds
Creature Feature: It’s All in a Name
Yes, I am the animal-loving nut in our office who loves a play on words and a great pun. Am I the wildest person on staff? Not even close. Well, wait. Maybe? Either way, with the Crosstown Sounds column coinciding with our annual Creature Comforts animals issue this week, I asked my music contacts some, uh, squirrelly questions along with my usual gig-info request. For example, if their band is named after a creature of some sort, I wanted to know why. Our gang did not disappoint.
When Cut Throat Finches first formed, they were on the hunt for a bird name for reasons still unknown. “ ‘Eagles’ were taken, ‘hawks’ taken, ‘mockingbirds’ taken, ‘doves’ and ‘quails’ taken,” says frontman Sean Russell. “Nobody wanted to be a ‘finch.’ Then we found a specific finch and took it! Tiny little worm-eating shitbirds.”
Cut Throat has only one gig this month, “opening” for Santana and Counting Crows at Dickies Arena (1911 Montgomery St, Fort Worth, 817-402-9000) on Thu, Aug 15.
“More birds!” Russell said. “And by ‘opening,’ I mean, we play outside the event on the grounds for free, but it still counts.”
One “hawk”-taking band is back in action after some time away from local stages. On Fri, Aug 30, Fort Worth’s house-shaking, soulful Quaker City Night Hawks will
swoop into Tulips FTW (112 St. Louis Av, Fort Worth, 817-367-9798), the site of at least two other animalized gigs: Monkeys on a String (Sat, Sep 28) and Blu DeTiger (Sun, Sep 29).
Taking their name from a shepherd/lab mix, Sheprador is a sharp, new Americana band from the Fort whose second-ever show is Sat, Aug 17, at Double Wide (3510 Commerce St, Dallas, 469-872-0191).
“Honestly,” frontman Garrett North recently told us, “I didn’t have any intentions of playing shows, let alone go on the road … but … we have several [concerts] lined up. Part of being in a band around here is that you see the same bands at the same places every five weeks or so. I want to get out to Denton and Dallas, Austin, wherever we can go.”
The character that Darstar is named after has an owl as a familiar, hence “we use owl props onstage,” says frontwoman Lisa Hardaway. The band’s next show is at Club Dada (2720 Elm St, Deep Ellum, 214-742-3400, $15) on Mon, Sep 9, with Spring Palace, Teal Stripe, and a supergroup of sorts coming through Big D on the way to support Built to Spill in California. Featuring members of Rocket from the Crypt, Pinback, and No Knife, miniaturized hail from San Diego and specialize in indie rock Darstar also just released a new song. “Chubby Thighs” is available on all streaming services, and an unofficial video will have hit the innerwebs by the time you read this.
The guys from Slow Moving Snakes are helping Broke String Burnett & The Big Iron celebrate a new single at The Cicada (1002 S Main St, Fort Worth, @The_ Cicada_FTW) at 9pm on Fri, Aug 30, along with Mighty Dark To Travel. Cover is $10. Snakes frontman Chad “Johnny Ponderosa” Bennett says the name of his country band was inspired by a couple Tom T. Hall songs. “There is a line in the song ‘I Love’ that says, ‘I love slow-moving trains.’ ” Hall also wrote a famous little ditty from the 1970s called “Sneaky Snake.” “These are two songs I used to sing to — or play the record for — my sons,” Bennett said. “We
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JD “The Tasmanian Devil” and his band Toxic Madness will tornado into the Haltom Theater in late August.
Courtesy Christopher Durbin/Facebook
Darstar often uses owl sculptures and other owlish ephemera onstage since the character that inspired the band’s name has a hooter for a familiar.
Courtesy John Erwin
on Fri, Aug 23, and Nine at the National (1401 Elm St, Deep Ellum, 469-726-4121, $15) at 8:30pm on Sun, Aug 25
would change up the lyrics to be funny. I thought ‘Slow Moving Snakes’ would be a good band name.”
Buzzy quartet The Crane Wives and their three-part harmonies will alight their perch in Michigan and descend upon Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (122 E Exchange Av, Ste 200, Fort Worth, 817-900-9300) at 8pm on Sun, Oct 20. Tickets are $25.
While not named after any creature, Toxic Madness has a lead vocalist with a special, rabid stage name. “They call me the Tasmanian Devil because of the energy I put out during shows,” says frontman DJ. Toxic Madness’ next gig is 8pm Fri at Longhorn Ice House (1901 W Northwest Hwy, Dallas, 972-707-0884). Cover is $5. The band then plays the Haltom Theater (5601 Belknap St, Haltom City, 682-250-5678, $10) at 8pm
Simone Nicole will perform with Hayden Miller, Runaway Sky, and Kansas City as the Swallowtails (more birds!) at The Cicada (1002 S Main St, Fort Worth, @ The_Cicada_FTW) at 7pm Sun. Cover is $10. Nicole will also have some free shows this month: at Fort Brewery (2737 Tillar St, Fort Worth, 817-923-8000) from 7pm to 10pm on Fri, Aug 9; at The Cicada from 4pm to 7pm on Sat, Aug 14, as part of an artist showcase with Gabby Minton and Jana Renee; at Heim BBQ River (5333 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, 682-7075772) from 5pm to 8pm on Fri, Aug 16; and at the AC Hotel (101 W 5th St, Fort Worth, 682-291-0700) on Sat, Aug 17.
The Matthew Show’s namesake recently took in a heavily pregnant stray cat. “Now, I have three cats in my apartment,” he says happily. Find Matthew flying solo at some free shows: at Fort Brewery (2737 Tillar St, Fort Worth, 817-923-8000) at 3:30pm Sat; at Aloft Hotel (334 W 3rd St, Fort Worth, 817-885-7999) at 9pm on Sat, Aug 10 and 17; and at Heim BBQ River (5333 White Settlement Rd, Fort Worth, 682-707-5772) at 5pm on Sat, Aug 24.
More creatures will appear in this column in future months. After all, don’t you want to hear about Lyle the Therapy Gecko and GWAR coming to North Texas this fall? That’s what I thought. As for more non-animal-related gigs for August, see the extended version of this column at FWWeekly.com later this week.
“What about my band?” I’m glad you asked. If you’d like to be included in future Crosstown Sounds columns, please send an intro email to me at Jennifer@FWWeekly. com. I’d be glad to add you to my monthly … cattle call. Do it!
By Jennifer Bovee
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Rootsy singer-songwriter Simone Nicole has a bevy of local shows coming up, including one with her Swallowtails at 7pm Sun at The Cicada with Hayden Miller, Runaway Sky, and Kansas City.
Courtesy Simone Nicole/Facebook
Birds of a feather — Cut Throat Finches’ next show is on the grounds of Dickies Arena before the big Santana/Counting Crows concert in mid-August.
Kessler Apartments: A Haven for Your Furry Friends
By Britain Goddard
Located in the heart of our vibrant community lies The Kessler Apartments (6761 Sandshell Blvd, Fort Worth, 214-972-3067), a haven for both you and your furry friends. Here, we pride ourselves on providing not just comfortable living spaces, but a home where every member of your family can thrive—including your pets.
Imagine coming home to a spacious 1 or 2-bedroom apartment, complete with a private yard that your pet will absolutely adore. Whether they need space to play, explore, or simply bask in the sun, our pet-friendly yards offer the perfect blend of convenience and comfort. Here at Kessler, we understand that your pets are part of your family, and their happiness is just as important as yours.
But that’s not all. We go the extra mile to
cater to your furry friends with amenities designed specifically for them. Our on-site dog park is a favorite among our residents, providing a safe and engaging environment for dogs of all sizes to socialize and exercise. After a fun-filled day at the park, treat your pet to a pampering session at our convenient wash station, or a nice bowl of crisp cold water from the pet water fountain.
We take pride in being a pet-friendly community. From the moment your pet arrives,
they’ll be welcomed with open arms—and maybe even a few treats! Our commitment to creating a welcoming environment for all residents extends to our four-legged friends, and we love having them here just as much as you do. Whether you’re looking for a spacious apartment with a yard for your pet or seeking a community that values your furry companion as much as you do, look no further than Kessler Apartments.
Discover the perfect blend of comfort,
convenience, and pet-friendly amenities right here in our thriving neighborhood. Come visit us today and see why Kessler Apartments is not just a place to live, but a place you and your pets can call home!
For further inquiries, to schedule a tour, or to learn more about our promotional partner, The Kessler, call or email kessler@zrsmanagement.com. Visit LiveKesslerApts.com to explore the community and begin your journey towards luxury living today.
Meet Dolly, the friendly Mini Dachshund who greets everyone with a wagging tail and a big, slobbery kiss. Dolly is a familiar sight in the Dog Park, where she loves to chase after tennis balls and play tag with her canine pals. Her owner, Ms. Goddard, often jokes that Dolly knows more of the neighbors by name than she does!
All fur babies are welcomed here!
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ANIMAL RESOURCES
DON’T FORGET TO FEED ME
DFTFM supplies pet food to local agencies in support of pet owners while educating the public about pet food insecurity. By providing pet food for those in need during challenging financial times and increasing awareness, we offer an alternative to surrendering —or worse, abandoning—a family pet. To donate or seek help, call/go to: DontForgetToFeedMe.org 817-334-0727
SPAY / NEUTER
Need a FREE Spay/Neuter? Texas Coalition for Animal Protection has clinics near you. Schedule an appointment today. TexasForThem.org Call 1-833-636-1757
DOGGO FRIENDLY DINNER + DRINKS
FORT BREWERY
Try the Mutt Menu! Many different offerings for your pet including the Doggy Day Spa fruit dish and the Mini Muttballs. Yappy Hour every Thurs & Fri with discounts and drink specials for your Pawents. 2727 Tillar St FWTX 817-923-8000
LIBERTY LOUNGE
Always pet-friendly inside and out. Beautiful outdoor patio and treats for your pets. Voted Best LBGTQ+ Bar since 2021 by the Fort Worth Weekly. Located at 515 S.Jennings in the Near Southside.
POURING GLORY
On the back patio, you’re sure to spot a four-legged friend. PG hosts numerous pet-friendly and pet adoption events throughout the year, and their patio is always open during regular business hours for your kid to enjoy. Join fellow pet lovers in the Near Southside, and don’t forget to ask the Chef about special pet dishes. For more info, check out their Weekly ad or follow them on social media. Located in the Near Southside. 1001 Bryan Ave FWTX 682-707-5441
ROGERS
ROUNDHOUSE
Enjoy great craft brews and amazing grub with your pet on one of the largest patios in Fort Worth. Make sure to get a pic of your pet and add to their ever growing Furry Friend Wall. 1616 Rogersn FWTX 817-367-9348
SHAW’S PATIO
BAR & GRILL
Life is meant to be enjoyed outdoors. Shaw’s Patio Bar & Grill welcomes dogs on their patio and even provides Shaw’s swag for your furry companions. They proudly support and serve as a drop-off location for the DF2FM Pet Food Bank. 1051 W Magnolia Open Tue- Sun
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HEALTH TRAVEL ACCOMMODATIONS
According to the New York Times, the following companies have said they would cover travel expenses for employees who need reproductive health services not available in Texas: Airbnb, DoorDash, JP Morgan Chase, Levi Strauss & Co, Netflix, Patagonia, Reddit, Starbucks, Tesla, and Yelp. Additionally, NowThis has listed the following companies also offering the same assistance to employees: Amazon, Apple, BuzzFeed, Citigroup, Comcast, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Lyft, Mastercard, Meta, Microsoft, Paramount, Sony, Tesla, Walt Disney Co, Vox Media, and Zillow. (JMB, FWW)
HAVE A LITTLE FAITH
CELEBRATION COMMUNITY CHURCH
Located at 908 Pennsylvania Av (817-335-3222), CCC has services on Sundays at 10am. Want to check out a nonjudgmental, inclusive church at home before attending in person? All services can also be viewed on YouTube (@CelebrationCommunityChurch130).
POTTER’S HOUSE
Join the Potter’s House of Fort Worth (1270 Woodhaven Blvd, 817-4461999) for Sunday Service at 8am and Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm. For more info, visit us online: www.TPHFW.org
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SUMMONS BY PUBLICATION, CARE AND PROTECTION, TERMINATION OF PARENTAL RIGHTS, DOCKET NUMBER 23CP0065PT, Trial Court of Massachusetts, Juvenile Court Department, COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS, Berkshire County Juvenile Court, 190 North Street, Pittsfield, MA 01201. 413-443-8533. TO: William Evans, Father of Josiah Nathan Delph dob: 02/27/2008 born to Christine Elizabeth Delph in Oak Harbor, WA: A petition has been presented to this court by DCF, seeking, as to the following child, Josiah N Delph, that said child be found in need of care and protection and committed to the Department of Children and Families. The court may dispense the rights of the person(s) named herein to receive notice of or to consent to any legal proceeding affecting the adoption, custody, or guardianship or any other disposition of the child named herein, if it finds that the child is in need of care and protection and that the best interests of the child would be served by said disposition.
You are hereby ORDERED to appear in this court, at the court address set forth above, on the following date and time: 09/27/2024 at 11:00 AM Other Hearing
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Alcon Vision, LLC has openings for Quality Engineer for the Fort Worth, TX office. Actively identify and coordinate supplier management activities to meet compliance and business needs and assess workload and business demand / project timelines to prioritize supplier management activities (nonconformances, CAPAs, supplier reviews, quality agreements). Offering a salary of $95,680 per year, depending on experience. Job is 40 hours per week. Please send all resumes to Sylvia Cruz, Alcon Research, LLC, 6201 South Freeway, Fort Worth, TX 76134, Ref. No.AA0724
EMPLOYMENT - Facilities Engineer
Facilities Engineer needed at The University of Texas at Arlington in Arlington, TX. Related degree & experience required. It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington to conduct a criminal background check on any applicant who is under final consideration for employment with the University. It is the policy of The University of Texas at Arlington (UTA or The University) to provide an educational and working environment that provides equal opportunity to all members of the University community. In accordance with federal and state law, the University prohibits unlawful discrimination, including harassment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, and/or veteran status. The University also prohibits discrimination on the basis of gender identity, and gender expression. Retaliation against persons who oppose a discriminatory practice, file a charge of discrimination, or testify for, assist in, or participate in an investigative proceeding relating to discrimination is prohibited. Constitutionallyprotected expression will not be considered discrimination or harassment under this policy. It is the responsibility of all departments, employees, and students to ensure the University’s compliance with this policy. The University of Texas at Arlington is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please direct your inquiries to 817-272-5554 or email ADADocs@uta.edu. Apply online at:https://uta.peopleadmin.com/postings/29123
EMPLOYMENT
Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA, LLC has the following positions available in Fort Worth, TX: PEGA Solutions Architect (job ad number: MER0003BNZ): Lead & execute projects that support the realization of the target state. Architect new products, services, & interfaces on the PEGA platform with the ability to scale across the enterprise. Salesforce Delivery & Solution Architecture Lead -Management (job ad number: MER00037P6): Lead the execution of the future global operations (oneOPS), contact center (oneCCC) Salesforce landscape under consideration of the 2025 strategy, providing future organizational structure for Europe, Asia & the Americas to scale with oneOPS, oneCCC requirements. To apply, go to: https://group.mercedes-benz.com/ careers/ and search job ad number.
EMPLOYMENT
Vytelle seeks Bovine Reproductive Specialist Team Lead in Ft Worth, TX. Perform ovum pickup procedures, embryo transfrs, & work w/ team members to perform all duties assoc’d w/ embryo production. Send CV to Lynn.Lobe@vytelle.com w/ ref# 8uyedfl
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following vehicles have been impounded with fees due to date by Texas Towing Wrecker, 205 S Commercial St, Fort Worth TX 76107, 817-877-0206 (VSF0000964): Great Dane Trailers, 2000, Van, VIN 1PVN532B1YH232148, $1,659.25; Great Dane Trailers, 1999, Trailer, VIN 621XS050825, $2,507.86; Homemade, 2015, Trailer, VIN NA, $1,127.73; Pine Ridge, 2000, VIN 1PNV532B8YK232327, $1,659.25; Trail Bike, 2005, Rebel, VIN LUAHYM20251002838, $1,140.46; Utility Trailer Manufacturer, 2000, Trailer, VIN 1UYVS1286YC275747, $1,529.39; Utility Trailer Manufacturer. 28-ft Van, VIN 1UYVS1283EC067904, $1,659.25; Wabash, 2012, Dry Van Duraplate, VIN 1JJV532D7CL694155, $1,082.23; Wabash, 2008, VIN 1JJV532W78L127937, $1,659.25; Wabash, 2009, 28-ft Trailer, VIN 1JJV281WX9L316315, $1,659.25; WabasH, 2006, VIN 1JJV532W46L949978, $1,659.25.; and WabasH, 2006, VIN 1JJV532WX6L984525, $1,659.25.
CATTLE BARN FLEA MARKET IS RIVER OAKS FLEA MARKET
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Handyman Available in Tarrant and Parker Counties. Household projects, painting, yard work etc, I CAN HELP! Providing honest, dependable work at a fair price! Call or Text today for a FREE estimate.
Chris 817-495-3017
HANNAH in HURST
Get out of the heat & feel better fast! Professional inoffice massage therapy (MT4797). No outcalls. 817-590-2257
HISTORIC RIDGLEA THEATER
THE RIDGLEA is three great venues within one historic Fort Worth landmark. RIDGLEA THEATER has been restored to its authentic allure, recovering unique Spanish-Mediterranean elements. It is ideal for large audiences and special events. RIDGLEA ROOM and RIDGLEA LOUNGE have been making some of their own history, as connected adjuncts to RIDGLEA THEATER, or hosting their own smaller shows and gatherings. More at theRidglea.com
LOCAL SHELTERS AND RESCUE ORGANIZATIONS ARE AT MAXIMUM CAPACITY NOW!
If you have room in your heart and home, please consider adoption. If you take a shelter or rescue pet, it makes room for another to be saved. Be a HERO!
