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Coffee in hand, Fort Worth? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Texas A&M–Fort Worth just earned a top Tarrant County honor.
  • How Fort Worth's Catholic community is honoring first responders and professionals.
  • Which Fort Worth favorites topped this year's "Best Of" list?

Also on today's calendar: The Bliss of Concentration: Engaging with the Peaceful Nature of Your Mind and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Cloudy, heavy t-storms; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 72 degrees.
  • Friday: Cloudy, showers around; humid, temps: high: 77, low: 67.
  • Saturday: Humid with a stray shower, with a high of 75 and low of 68 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Gig 'Em, Tom: Texas A&M-Fort Worth Wins Vandergriff Award (fortworthinc.com) — Texas A&M–Fort Worth has been chosen for the Fort Worth Chamber's 2026 Vandergriff Award, recognizing its fast-growing downtown campus and impact on education and jobs. Locals can attend the State of the County luncheon Oct. 14 at River Ranch Stockyards, where the award will be presented and Tarrant County Judge Tim O'Hare will deliver his annual address.
   

2. Fort Worth Diocese gathers first responders, legal professionals at dedicated Masses (fortworthreport.org) — The Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth recently hosted its first Blue Mass in Arlington honoring first responders, and its 20th annual Red Mass in downtown Fort Worth for legal professionals. Residents in medicine are invited to a White Coat Mass Oct. 19 at St. Patrick Cathedral, offering local professionals and families a chance to gather, pray, and find community support.
   

3. People & Places // Best Of 2026 (fwweekly.com) — Fort Worth residents get a packed rundown of 2026 "best of" people, services, and hangouts, from animal rescues and kids' camps to dentists, gyms, and favorite neighborhood bars. Many winners are right in town, giving you concrete ideas for vets, teachers, tattoo artists, community groups, and more to check out or support across Fort Worth and nearby Tarrant County communities.
   

4. Welcome to Best Of 2026 (fwweekly.com) — Fort Worth Weekly's 31st "Best Of" issue spotlights local restaurants, nightlife, artists, and businesses that readers and critics say define the city right now. It also lays out how Fort Worth musicians can enter November and December voting for dedicated Music Awards, plus offers locals a chance to win Ted Lasso–inspired poster art by joining the Weekly's email list.
   

5. Hufstetler relinquishes command, Engel assumes leadership of NAS JRB Fort Worth (sundancetimes.com) — Leadership has changed at NAS JRB Fort Worth, where Capt. Dustin Engel has taken command from retiring Capt. Beau Hufstetler after a Sept. 25 ceremony recognizing the base's award-winning performance. Local civic leaders and members of Congress attended, underscoring the installation's close partnership with Fort Worth and its key role in national defense and regional readiness.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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