Editor’s note: The long Thanksgiving weekend is a good time to catch up on some recent headlines. Here are the stories our readers have devoured in the past week or so. They include a new honor for a hot Fort Worth suburb, Parade of Lights advice, a guide to holiday pop-up bars, and news of new bagels and froyo. Looking for things to do? Check out our Weekend Event Planner here and our long list of the best local Christmas lights here.
1. Booming Fort Worth suburb named No. 6 best Texas city to move to. Several Dallas-Fort Worth neighbors have been deemed the best Texas cities to move to, with one booming Tarrant County city – Mansfield – coming in at No. 6.
2. Fort Worth Parade of Lights 2025: Street closures, parking & more tips. The 2025 GM Financial Parade of Lights will usher the holiday season into Fort Worth on Sunday, November 30. (Note: Rescheduled from November 23.) Here’s what to know about street closures, transportation and parking options, the parade route, downtown activities, TV coverage, and more.
3. Raise a cup of cheer at Fort Worth’s jolliest 2025 holiday pop-up bars. Drink trends come and go, but holiday pop-up bars are here to stay. Here are all the bars that are making spirits bright around Fort Worth this holiday season.
The Miracle Mouse cocktail is new this year at Nickel City and Texas Live! miraclepopup.com
4. Acclaimed Dan’s Bagels rolls out new location near TCU in Fort Worth. An acclaimed bagel name is opening a shop in Fort Worth: Dan’s Bagels, which has built a loyal following over the past five years at its original shop in Trophy Club, has spun off a new location in Fort Worth at 2430 Forest Park Blvd. near the TCU campus.
5. Frozen yogurt shop Orange Leaf will bring self-serve froyo to Aledo. Froyo’s headed to Aledo via Orange Leaf, a quick-service chain that will host a grand opening at its new location in Aledoat 601 S. FM 1187 #E, in the same shopping center as the Aledo Athletic Club, on Sunday, December 7, from 1-5 pm.