FRIDAY, JUNE 6, 6-9:00 PM CHASING TEXAS | COUNTRY, BLUES, ROCK
SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 5:30-9 PM FAKE JERRY BAND | 90'S ALTERNATIVE
SUNDAY, JUNE 8, 12-3:30 PM GINNY MAC | TEXAS SWING
March 2–September 7
Time for a Texas-style coffee break. Buttery, moist sour cream cake layered with peach pie filling and topped with sweet buttery crumbs. Also makes a satisfying dessert!
By Steve Steward
By Kristian Lin
By Elaine Wilder
This new Near Southside retreat is as resplendent on the tongue as on the eyes.
By Cody Neathery
Anthony Mariani, Editor
Lee Newquist, Publisher
Bob Niehoff, General Manager
Michael Newquist, Regional Director
Ryan Burger, Art Director
Jennifer Bovee, Marketing Director
Clint “Ironman” Newquist, Brand Ambassador
Emmy Smith, Proofreader
Julie Strehl, Account Executive
Sarah Niehoff, Account Executive
Stacey Hammons, Senior Account Executive
Tony Diaz, District Manager
Wyatt Newquist, Account Executive
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
Laurie James, Anthony Mariani, Emmy Smith, Steve Steward
COPYRIGHT
email:
Finalists for the Seventeenth Cliburn International Piano Competition pictured on the cover. From left to right Philipp Lynov Филипп Лынов, Angel Stanislav Wang, Carter Johnson, Vitaly Starikov Виталий Стариков, Evren Ozel, Aristo Sham 沈靖韜
March 30–June 22
This
is supported by an indemnity from the Federal Council on the Arts and the Humanities.
Additional support provided by Arts Fort Worth and the Texas Commission on the Arts
Promotional support provided by
BY E.R. BILLS
So, I slip me a workout in on the Trinity Trail, then decide to drop off a deposit at my bank. I’m heading south on Bryant Irvin Road and spot a branch office in the Waterside area and think, Cool, I’ll just pop in the drive-thru.
But there is no drive-thru.
I park and walk inside. There are a few twentysomethings sitting around in offices but no tellers, just an automated ATM that one of the twentysomethings tells me can take my deposit. But a maintenance worker has the ATM door swung open, working on it. So, I don’t get to make a deposit.
I resolve to make the deposit the next day instead. Then my roomie rings me and tells me to pick up a few things at the grocery. I hit Southwest Freeway heading west and take the Vickery exit. I’m no fan of Wally World, but it’s the most convenient stop. I park, run in, and grab a few groceries. I go to check out, and it’s a lot like the bank I stopped at. It’s not tellerless. It’s checkerless. It’s all automated.
This doesn’t amuse me.
The more I think about it, the worse it gets. And, worse still, I do some research.
Talk about a bill of goods.
A decade or two back, “outsourcing” was all the rage. Our jobs were being sent overseas, and we were livid. Now, blaming immigrants is in vogue.
But the numbers are funny and don’t really add up. And you don’t have to look real hard to figure it out. According to the internet machine, 4.5% of American jobs are outsourced each year. Also, according to the internet machine, immigrants make up 19% of the American workforce (one in five jobs).
Neither percentage is anything to dismiss. They just miss the point.
“Bird” is not the word. It’s “purge” instead.
Our politicians and political pundits use figures like these to obscure the real issue. It’s all sleight-of-hand nonsense. And it’s a bummer, really, for so many of us, because we’re Pavlovian about terms like “outsourcing” and “immigrants” — as if we live for ill-informed finger-pointing. These economic bogeymen have been drummed into us for decades. Half of you are probably slobbering now, but, please, dab your taco hole with your shirtsleeve and bear with me.
Outsourcing and immigrants really only infringe on an already diminished share of the scraps. According to the internet machine, automation has replaced 70% of middle-class jobs in the United States since 1980 — and a related economic corollary is worse. Also, according to the internet, automation has driven down middle-class wages 70% since 1980. And these aren’t obscure facts. They’re proffered front and center by a search engine’s AI shortcut.
Put that in your mouse and scroll it.
It’s not just mouth-breathers that need to unite. It’s fricking all of us. It’s anyone who may need a breather. It’s anyone who needs to breathe air at all. Because what’s replacing most of us doesn’t.
President Taco J. Trump’s vitriol toward immigrants and claims of trying to bring manufacturing jobs back to America are bald-faced lies, because most of those jobs were long ago lost to robotics, computer processing, and so on.
Immigrants and outsourcing are obviously easier targets than automation or AI, but still. This should scare you, reader. This should terrify you.
Immigrants and outsourcing are perfect red herrings, for sure, but as proto-punk rock ‘n’ rollers The Trashmen once sublimely put it, neither “bird is the word.”
“Purge” is the word.
Obsolescence is the word.
Human obsolescence.
And it’s coming to a living wage station near you. This is what technology hath wrought.
Vocationally speaking, human jobs have been tossed in the trash for decades. It probably started innocently enough with something like gas station attendants. But don’t kid yourselves.
We are no longer surfing the web — the web is surfing us. And the wave is about to break. l
Fort Worth native E.R. Bills is the author of The 1910 Slocum Massacre: An Act of Genocide in East Texas and Tell-Tale Texas: Investigations in Infamous History
This column reflects the opinions and fact-gathering of the author(s) and only the author(s) and not the Fort Worth Weekly. To submit a column, please email Editor Anthony Mariani at Anthony@FWWeekly.com. He will gently edit it for clarity and concision.
By Fort Worth Weekly Classifieds
Each week, we bring you all sorts of stuff, including educational opportunities, faith-based listings, services, and more. Let’s start with this week’s horoscope.
ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): Like a cactus, you have become skilled at surviving, even thriving, despite an insufficiency of juicy experiences. More succulence is on its way. Scarcity will end, and you will be blessed with an enhanced flow of lush feelings.
TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): Don’t get distracted by poignant meditations on what you feel is missing from your life. Look for abundance to emerge from modest sources. Breakthroughs will arise out of your loving attention to the details of the routine.
GEMINI (May 21-Jun 20): Being poised amidst uncertainty is a superpower. You may attract wonders and blessings if you can function well while dealing with contradictory feelings, unclear situations, and incomplete answers. Enjoy the mystery!
CANCERIAN (Jun 21-Jul 22): You will be able to gracefully juggle competing demands and navigate adeptly through different domains. Your stellar efficiency will stem not from stressfully trying too hard but rather from good timing and a nimble touch.
LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): Be alert for chances to mobilize others with your leadership. Your natural brilliance will be a beacon.
VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Manage and harness the many details that together will generate a robust source of vitality for your tribe, family, and community.
LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 22): Trust your farseeing visions and forward-looking intuitions even if others can’t appreciate them yet. What you bring to us from the future will benefit us all.
SCORPIO (Oct 23-Nov 21): Fiery ambition or intense feelings may arise, offering
you raw energy for transformation. To harness it effectively, you must temper your approach with patience, restraint, and detail-oriented focus.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): The coming months will be a favorable time to deepen and refine your devotion to crafting satisfying, interesting intimate relationships.
CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): Engage in careful observation and persistent investigation as you discover meaningful patterns. May they excite your quest to discern deep cycles and hidden rhythms.
AQUARIUS (Jan 20- Feb 18): Pledge to devote all your passionate intelligence to your own well-being. Promise to forever treat yourself with tender loving respect.
PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Have fun integrating rediscovered resources and earmarking them for use in the future. While the world has changed, a certain fundamental truth remains true and valuable to you.
EXPANDED: For the unabridged version of the listings above by Rob Brezsny, visit FreeWillAstrology.com.
listings continued on page 21 Hang tight, Aries.
TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc., has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit No. 7318A, which would authorize continued operation of a Railcar Repair Facility located at 2850 Peden Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76179. Additional information concerning this application is contained in the public notice section of this newspaper.
You’re invited to a two-day celebration of classical music and culture.
The Cliburn is partnering with Sundance Square to announce the ultimate crescendo for the 2025 Cliburn Competition: a twoday community celebration of classical music and the rich culture of Fort Worth this weekend. The Cliburn’s public Watch Party for the two final concerts and Awards Ceremony features a public simulcast broadcast in Sundance Square Plaza along with Sundance Square’s monthly First Saturday, which features local market vendors and food trucks. The entire city is invited to participate in this free event, culminating in Mayor Mattie Parker welcoming our 2025 medalists as the newest honorary Fort Worthians, followed by a Van Cliburn-themed fireworks spectacle on Saturday night.
At the Finals Concert Public Watch Party from 6:30pm to 10pm, watch a free simulcast broadcast on our giant LED screen as three of six finalists perform concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop in the neighboring Bass Performance Hall (525 Commerce St, Fort Worth, 817-212-4280). The Sundance Plaza cash bar will be open throughout the event. Plaza seating is free and open to the public; feel free to bring your own chairs. Please note that ice chests and carry-along coolers are not permitted in the Plaza.
On Saturday afternoon, enjoy the Finals Concert & Awards Watch Party from 2pm to 8pm. Watch a free simulcast broadcast again on our giant LED screen in Sundance Plaza as the second set of three of six finalists perform concertos on Saturday with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra and conductor Marin Alsop. Then stay for the exciting conclusion in the Plaza, as our new winners are announced and celebrated.
That night, there will be a Winners Celebration + Evening Fireworks from 8pm to 11pm, just after the Awards Ceremony in the Bass Performance Hall, and the Sundance Plaza Party begins! Enjoy live music in the Plaza performed
by Havana NRG, and celebrate the 2025 Cliburn medalists, who will be introduced as the newest honorary Fort Worthians by Mayor Mattie Parker, finishing with a Van Cliburn-themed fireworks spectacle.
Free to attend and open to the entire city, this event at Sundance Plaza will be filled with our extended Cliburn family. From the 600 volunteers who help make the Competition possible, to our international visitors, press, arts industry professionals, and patrons, we thank you for making this another great year!
For more promotional information, visit Cliburn.org.
JUNE 6 & 7, 2025
THE ULTIMATE CRESCENDO FOR THE 2025 CLIBURN COMPETITION!
FRIDAY, JUNE 6
FINALS CONCERT PUBLIC WATCH PARTY (6:30–10:00 P.M.)
• PUBLIC WATCH PARTY FOR THE FINAL ROUND CONCERT ON A HUGE LED SCREEN
• CASH BAR
LEARN MORE CLIBURN.ORG
SATURDAY, JUNE 7
FINALS CONCERT & AWARDS PARTY (2:00–11:00 P.M.)
• PUBLIC WATCH PARTY FOR THE FINAL CONCERT AND AWARDS CEREMONY ON A HUGE LED SCREEN
• PRESENTATION OF THE WINNERS BY FORT WORTH MAYOR MATTIE PARKER
• LOCAL MARKET VENDORS
• FOOD TRUCKS & CASH BAR
• VAN CLIBURN-THEMED FIREWORKS SPECTACLE!
Competition’s semifinal round leaves two and a half Americans for the finals.
BY KRISTIAN LIN
The semifinal round of the Van Cliburn Competition had its 12 remaining pianists playing Mozart concertos with the Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra. The star of this stage was Conductor Carlos Miguel Prieto, who is new to the Cliburn. The Mexican maestro’s career has taken him all over America (with stints in Houston, Charlotte, New Orleans, and Washington), and while he isn’t a Mozart specialist, he could have fooled me with his seamless accompaniment of the very different semifinalists.
Among those, the best were Aristo Sham (Hong Kong), who was impeccable in the 23rd Concerto, and Elia Cecino (Italy), stellar in the 24th. Vitaly Starikov (Israel/Russia) lost some of the pathos in the second movement of the 20th Concerto, but the outer movements were quite good in his hands. After a slow start, Park Chae-young (South Korea) caught fire in the faster passages of the 20th.
In addition to the concertos, the semifinalists had to play a one-hour recital, and Jonas Aumiller (Germany) was, to no one’s surprise, completely at home in Brahms’ Op. 118 intermezzi, teasing out the German master’s phrases with a graceful sense of proportion. He also played his own transcription of Liszt’s Les Préludes, which was similar enough to Liszt’s B minor Sonata that I figured maybe it was his way of showing that he could play that sonata without actually having to play it and find new stuff in that chestnut. I was impressed, but the judges evidently weren’t sufficiently so, because they left him out of the finals.
The same fate was suffered by Cecino, who played Sofia Gubaidulina’s ToccataTroncata in tribute to the grand Soviet dissident composer who died less than three months ago. That modernist piece served as a tasty appetizer to his appropriately grinding rendition of Prokofiev’s Seventh Piano Sonata. The native of Treviso was terrific with Russian piano music, although his reading of Schumann’s First Piano Sonata did fall apart. Is that why he didn’t make the finals?
Sonata meandered a bit, Sham hasn’t disappointed me yet, and he turned in a focused set of Rachmaninov’s Op. 39 Études-tableaux. Carter Johnson gave a different character to each piece in Schumann’s Davidsbündlertänze, found Scriabin’s mystical wavelength in his Op. 74 preludes, and made Hindemith’s Third Piano Sonata into an intriguing little machine.
(By the way, I neglected to say last week that Johnson, a native of Vancouver Island, is representing Canada as well as USA. My apologies to him and his Canadian followers. I don’t want Donald Trump to annex Canada. I’m also rooting for the Edmonton Oilers in the Stanley Cup finals.)
I didn’t care much for Philipp Lynov (Russia) in the opening round, but he has picked up momentum since then, with a terrific account of Taneyev’s Prelude and Fugue in G-sharp minor and a Prokofiev Eighth Piano Sonata that was right in his wheelhouse. I’m less high on Starikov. His performance of Prokofiev’s Seventh Sonata was on the border between interestingly slow and overly ponderous, and his Chopin Op. 25 Études were messy and overpedaled. I am looking forward to hearing his Bartók concerto in the final round, though.
I’m also casting about for reasons why Cai Yangrui (China) didn’t get there. His version of Mozart’s 25th Concerto did fade after a bright start, but his recital program showed off his talent for phantasmagoria, with a spooky interpretation of Thomas Adès’ Darknesse Visible giving way to a glorious-sounding Gaspard de la Nuit. His take on Prokofiev’s 10 Pieces from Romeo and Juliet was also on point. Like Aumiller and Cecino, he is young enough that he may compete here again in 2029.
The other eliminated semifinalists also enjoyed fits of brilliance, with Chen Yanjun (China) dazzling at times with Ravel’s Jeux d’eau and Schumann’s Kreisleriana, while Park Chae-young (South Korea) showed off her feel for Scriabin in his Fantasy, and her performance of Beethoven’s “Hammerklavier” Sonata had great moments alongside its structural failures. As for former PianoTexas guest artist Piotr Alexewicz (Poland), I liked his boldly colored playing on Schumann’s Fantasie, and he made a case for Ottorino Respighi’s seldom-heard Six Pieces for Piano.
A couple of my favorites reached the finals. While his Scriabin’s Tenth Piano
Most of the performances by Evren Ozel (USA) have struck me as 7 out of 10, solid without taking too many chances. Maybe that’s what gets you through a competition like this, but I prefer pianists who are willing to risk failure. Anyway, the Minneapolis native did sparkle in Liszt’s “Les jeux d’eaux à la Villa d’Este” and show some thorns in Bartók’s Out of Doors. As for Angel Stanislav Wang (USA), I don’t hear what his followers in the hall are hearing. His phrasing was stilted and lacking fluency in Beethoven’s “Appassionata” Sonata, though he did come strong in the final movement of that piece. The different parts of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition weren’t differentiated enough from one another, and even “The Great Gate of Kiev” was underwhelming.
So, no Chinese pianists made it to the final round, which is surprising given how many started the competition. Also no women, and while you can debate the individual merits of the eliminated female contestants, having an all-male final does make it less interesting. My enthusiasm will nevertheless be turned up as I cover the big concertos that will wind up this competition and crown another winner. l
This Weekend June 6 - 8, 2025
On Friday & Saturday. Sundance Plaza will feature a simulcast broadcast & celebration of of the International Cliburn Piano Finalist competition; capped with Cliburn themed fireworks on Saturday night.
All three of Sundance Square’s Art Galleries are launching new exhibitions this weekend with OPENING RECEPTIONS June 7th Saturday night (5-9pm). World renowned and Texas Artist of the Year Letitia Huckaby’s “I didn’t come here to stay” exhibit will be at the Caravan of Dreams Gallery. All exhibits will run Wed-Sun from Noon to 8pm this summer.
Also, this weekend in Sundance Square Plaza : Live Weekend Music Series, First Saturday Market Vendors, Cash Bar and Saturday Food Trucks.
How will you celebrate Father’s Day next weekend? From cookies to cooking out, we have eight suggestions for celebrating with Dad.
Kick off Father’s Day Weekend with a cookie-making class by The Sweet Spot (@TheSweetSpotFtWorth) at Lockwood Distilling Company (1411 W Magnolia Av, Fort Worth). From 3pm to 5pm is a sugar cookie- and grilling-themed class that will send you home with new recipes as well as a take-home box of your freshly made gift. Tickets to Grillin’ and Chillin’ are $65 on Eventbrite.com.
Take your #DadBod to Little Woodrow’s (2833 Morton St, Fort Worth, 737-256-7850) 5pm-8pm for the Belly Flop Contest and compete for “splash, laughs, and epic prizes,” including gift cards in the amounts of $300, $100, and $50 for first, second, and third places, respectively. The top dog also gets a champion belt. Sign up to participate at Linktr.ee/LittleWoodrowsEvents. There is no cost to attend.
The Fort Worth Zoo (1989 Colonial Pkwy, Fort Worth, 817-759-7555) hosts a special after-hours Father’s Day Cookout 6:30pm8:30pm. The event includes a tent-covered cookout dinner at the park’s Safari Village, an open bar serving beer and wine, animal meetand-greets, a giraffe-feeding experience for the whole family, after-hours access to the African Savanna area, and one black rhino adoption package for Dad. Tickets are $85 for adults, $30 for children (ages 3-12), and free for children 2 and younger at FortWorthZoo.org/Fathers-DayCookout. Registration closes on Sun, Jun 8.
Looking to take your craft brew-loving Dad on an adventure outside the Fort?
From noon to 6pm, there’s the 2025 Craft Beer Walk (111 N Tennessee St, McKinney, @DowntownMcKinney), where he’ll be able to sample craft beers from some of the best brewers in North Texas, including 3 Nations Brewing, Altstadt Brewery, Armor Brewing Company, The Brass Tap, Community Beer Co., Deep Ellum Brewing, Lakewood Brewing Co., Manhattan Project Beer Company, Martin House Brewing,
Rahr & Sons Brewing Co., Saint Arnold Brewing, Stone Brewing, Texas Ale Project, Tupps Brewery, Union Bear, and more. Additionally, spirits will be served from Big Machine Distillery, Horse Neck Bourbon, and Lockwood Distilling. Tickets are $42.42 on Eventbrite.com and include a souvenir Craft Beer Walk cup and a map directing you to the 20 tasting stops.
Pinstripes (5001 Trailhead Bend Way, Fort Worth, 682352-0808) hosts its Grill Feast Brunch Buffet for Father’s Day 10am-2pm Sat-Sun, Jun 14-15.
Along with its usual favorites on the brunch buffet, Pinstripes will serve baby-back ribs and pesto chicken as well as bottomless Aperol spritzes and mimosas. The cost is $27 for adults, $13 for children 6-12, and free for children under 5. Book your reservation at Pinstripes.com/Fort-Worth/Reservations/. Be sure to make time to play bocce and do some bowling while you’re there.
At 10am, treat Dad to something truly special at Café Modern inside the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (3200 Darnell St, Fort Worth, 817-738-9215).
Enjoy a delicious family brunch featuring exclusive Father’s Day specials crafted just for the occasion.
Martin House Brewing Co. (220 S Sylvania Av, Ste 209, 817-222-0177) is hosting a Father’s Day Boozy Brunch Market noon5pm with local beer, live music, lawn games, and 25+ vendors from artist Taylor Pendleton’s event company Happily Ever Crafty. Shop from artisans selling art, candles and wax melts, permanent jewelry, seasonal items, soaps, and vintage pieces, plus custom items at a charm and hat bar. As for the brunch part, there will be food trucks, snacks, and sweets available for purchase. The event is all-ages and family-friendly, with free admission.
Silver Star Spirits is hosting a Father’s Day Bash at Trinity River Distillery (1734 E El Paso St, Ste 130, Fort Worth, 817841-2837) noon-8pm with entertainment by the Colton Blue & Marcus Welliver Duo, street tacos by Los Azteca, frozen bourbon cocktails by in-house specialist the Bourbon Doctor, and gift vendors like the Rock & Chief Mobile Cigar lounge and Vanguard Cattle Co. There will also be onsite activities like boot shining by Cowboy Nation Boot Repair, live cigar rolling, a We Love Dad photo booth, and more. The first 50 dads get a complimentary handmade cigar. Distillery tours are available at 1pm, 2:30pm, or 4pm for $25 but are free for dads with the code DADFREE when booking at TrinityRiverDistillery.com. Admission is free, but bring lots of foldin’ money.
Come break the rules and say “yes!” to new art experiences at the Carter’s Second Thursdays! Every Second Thursday is different than the last — mingle with fellow art lovers, make art, and meet visiting artists, sometimes with live music and always with themed cocktails. You’ll never think of museums in the same way again.
SECOND THURSDAYS
THURSDAY JUNE 12 | 5–8 P.M.
Celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Carter-commissioned In the American West series by Richard Avedon during a night themed around the exhibition Richard Avedon at the Carter.
Several important productions and exhibits are coming to a close this week, and we’re here for it. There’s also some new stuff on tap. Check it out!
Up since mid-May, A Humble Gift at Artspace111 (111 Hampton St, Fort Worth, 817-692-3228) comes down Saturday. A personal reflection on family and tradition, the exhibit by Fort Worth’s Ariel Davis features narrative and figurative paintings, mural work, and sculpture inspired by a family Christmas tradition of gifting oranges. In a family of modest means, the orange symbolized a rare treat, and giving one to a loved one represented both humility and abundance.
After Regina Lampert (Audrey Hepburn) falls for the dashing Peter Joshua (Cary Grant) on a skiing holiday in the French Alps, she discovers upon her return to Paris that her husband has been murdered. Soon, she and Peter are giving chase to three of her late husband’s World War II cronies: Tex (James Coburn), Scobie (George Kennedy), and Gideon (Ned Glass), who are after a quarter of a million dollars that the quartet stole while behind enemy lines. But why does Peter keep changing his name? Find out at a 2pm screening of 1963’s Charade as part of My Favorite Films, an ongoing series of romance, humor, suspense, satire, and heroism since 1945, presented in the auditorium of the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth (3200 Darnell St, 817-7389215). Tickets are $5 (free for Modern members) and are available at the admission desk or TheModern.org/film/charade.
1920s to the late 1970s, will be showcased. You can register your vehicle for $20 on Eventbrite.com, with proceeds going toward the Arlington Police Foundation. Along with the cars, there also will be food trucks, games, and vendors. This event is free to attend. For more information, visit DowntownArlington.org/events/carshow.
The end is here for two local theatrical productions. Today is your last chance to see Cats and Mad Dog Blues.
Tonight is the night to get out to a concert. Besides the Blue October show at Tannahill’s Tavern & Music Hall (122 E Exchange Av, Ste 200, Fort Worth, 817-900-9300, Ticketmaster. com, $71+), there’s also Them Dirty Roses at Billy Bob’s Texas (2520 Rodeo Plz, Fort Worth, 817-624-7117, AXS.com, $25+) and The War and Treaty at the Kessler Theater (1230 W Davis St, Dallas, 214-272-8346, Prekindle.com, $31+).
Jubilee Theatre (506 Main St, Fort Worth, 817-338-4411) has an exciting summer planned, starting today, when the country’s oldest Black troupe presents The Fall of Heaven Walter Mosley’s dramatic comedy is set in a realm where “celestial beings navigate the complexities of human existence” with lots of wit, quirkiness, and laughs. Performance times include 8pm Fri, 3pm/8pm Sat, and 3pm Sun now thru Sun, Jun 14. Tickets start at $28 at JubileeTheatre.org. — Anthony Mariani
The Downtown Arlington Classic Car Show takes place at historic Vandergriff Town Center (200 N Mesquite St, Arlington, @DowntownArlingtonTexas) 9am-3pm. More than 150 cars, ranging from the early
Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Tony Awardwinning musical has been at Casa Manana (3101 W Lancaster Av, Fort Worth, 817-3322272) since the end of May. It’s one of the longest-running Broadway musicals of all time, and if you haven’t heard of it, you’re probably on the first of your nine lives. Suitable for most audiences, this production promises a “Texas twist.” The final performances are 7:30pm Wed-Thu, 8pm Fri, 2pm Sat-Sun, or 2pm Sun. Tickets start at $49 at Secure.CasaManana.org.
Summer is also when Hip Pocket Theatre (1950 Silver Creek Rd, Fort Worth, 817-246-9775) shines (often in moonglow), and this year is no different. In the Backyard, Sam Shepard’s The Mad Dog Blues has been trailing Kosmo and Yahoodi as they adventure through American mythology since mid-May. Tickets to the final shows, 9pm Fri-Sun, are $25 at HipPocket. org. Anthony Mariani
Next weekend, the nonprofit Art Tooth and A Good Man’s Education podcast are combining forces to celebrate the art and culture of Juneteenth as part of the June Art Bus Tour. The guided tour will start and end at Hotel Dryce (3621 Byers Av, Fort Worth, 817-330-9886) 1pm-6pm Sat, Jun 14. Tour guide Dev’n Goodman will take guests to five Black-owned destinations, including Kinfolk House (913 Wallace St, Fort Worth, @KinfolkHouse_FW), the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center (1020 E Humbolt St, Fort Worth, 817-332-6049), the Tubman Gallery (6613 E Lancaster Av, Fort Worth, 682-4072322), and more. This event is for individuals 21 and older only, as complimentary drinks will be provided throughout the day. Tickets are $30 at ArtTooth.com.
For more upcoming Juneteenth events, see our recent Summertime 2025 special issue at FWWeekly.com and check this column again on Wed, Jun 18.
By Jennifer Bovee & Anthony Mariani
Ko Thai, 725 W
Av, Fort Worth. 469-978-0744. 11am-9pm Sun-Thu, 11am-10pm Fri-Sat.
STORY AND PHOTOS BY CODY NEATHERY
When it was announced that the sister location of Bedford’s much-lauded Koracha Thai would open in the new building opposite Walloon’s on the Near Southside, a lot of folks’ eyes bugged out. The renderings depicted a flashy, posh retreat, something definitely not in keeping with the low-key norm of the neighborhood. I admit I was captivated as well. And, as promised, the swoon-worthy grandeur of the new Ko Thai knocked me out once I stepped inside.
Even flash-fried, every medium-rare slice of duck was tender, and the spatter of Thai basil sauce accompanied by the crunch of bell pepper and crispy fried basil brought it all to full attention.
In front of the charcoal-hued brick building sits comfortable outdoor dining with an upstairs patio overlooking Magnolia Avenue. This is a much-needed option that instantly sets Ko Thai apart from other area restaurants. The interior is flat-out stunning. Terra-cotta clay color dominates, rising from floor to ceiling. Two massive warrior statues positioned as pillars support the upstairs dining area. The two figures also maintain watch over the downstairs dining room that
shares space with the bar. Flickering lights hang at different lengths high overhead, and miniature table lamps ensure an intimate experience when the sun lowers.
At the time, reservations were not offered, and while they are now via KoThai. co, a guest and I chanced it during prime dinner time. During our wait at the bar, we got familiar with the food menu and some
drinks capitalizing on ingredients such as basil, ginger, and lemongrass. What is offered are standards (espresso martini, mojito, Old Fashioned). Considering the edginess of Ko Thai’s style, this came across as too safe.
Since we had already carved out a path through the food menu, we were ready to try a mix of the recognizable and the adventurous. We started with smoked salmon salad rolls and cream cheese wontons, set among familiar appetizers like skewered-chicken satay, Thai eggrolls, dumplings, and curry
potato, and seasonings reminiscent of Indian meat pies. Every audible bite from the salad rolls’ vegetables paired with the silky texture of smoky salmon dipped in Thai peanut sauce or house Sriracha was freshly flamboyant. The bow-tied wontons were a wrecking ball to the mouth as well. Although filled with imitation crab, they fooled us delightfully. These bulbs of creamy warmth slapped.
We couldn’t resist ordering one of Ko Thai’s soups even if current temps reminded us that soup season is in the far distance. We selected the tom kha between the tom yum and wonton, and a cup was enough to split. We stayed basic, choosing chicken as our choice for the main filler, though tofu, veggie, steak, shrimp, and salmon are all available. Coconut is the core flavor difference in the tom kha compared to the basil-laced tom yum, and the tropical milkiness nicely balanced out the cilantro-onion-lemongrass trifecta commonly found in Thai dishes.
Replacing liquid with something heartier, we skipped the soupy curry and familiar fried rice options (basil, yellow, and Thai) for the tropical chicken stir fry. Gently breaded and tossed in a sweet pineapple sauce, the poultry was served with veggies that should have had more griddle time, as the pineapple slices came complete with grill marks as a statement. Served with a side of jasmine rice, this entrée could easily satisfy two.
A low-bar standard for me is that if a restaurant has mastered the most simple or common dish associated with the culture, then hopefully all else would ring true to custom, so we ordered the Pad Thai with shrimp that shared menu space with flatrice noodle pad see ew, pad kee mao, and egg noodle lo mein. This ended up being the only hiccup we experienced. The flavor was in line with expectations, but the rice noodles were chewy, dry, and hard from being overcooked. Ko Thai quickly swapped
Coconut is the core flavor difference in the tom kha compared to the basil-laced tom yum, and the tropical milkiness nicely balanced out the cilantro-onion-lemongrass trifecta commonly found in Thai dishes.
out the dish, and while the replacement was better, it still hinted at those characteristics. Regardless, it won’t prevent return visits.
The final page of the menu is humbly titled Our Pride, meaning it’s full of Ko Thai’s signature dishes that sit a notch above the rest. Deep-fried red snapper, served with a variety of veggies and lettuce to form your own wraps to dip into a sweet chile sauce, will be found here, as will the marinated and grilled ribeye steak that comes with similar accoutrements. Flying high from our dinner so far and wanting to land on a high note, the duck basil ruffled our feathers — but in a good way. Even flash-fried, every medium-rare slice was tender, and the spatter of Thai basil sauce accompanied by the crunch
Gently breaded and tossed in a sweet pineapple sauce, the chicken was served with veggies, pineapple slices with grill marks, and a side of jasmine rice, the whole dish easily enough for two.
of bell pepper and crispy fried basil brought it all to full attention.
Ko Thai is a superb addition to the Near Southside’s dining scene, offering an upscale atmosphere with quality cuisine without upscale prices. l
We need third spaces like this Near Southside venue if only to rebel against tech’s grip on us.
BY STEVE STEWARD
I am loath to write another “this bar I loved is closing/has closed”-type of column, and given that The Cicada has not yet shuttered, I suppose this piece is not that. Fact is, though, the tight margins inherent to the bar business and factors like decreased foot traffic and shifting trends in leisure activities mean the lifespans of live music venues are often brief even in the best of times, and we do not live in the year 2015. The Cicada, which took over the space vacated by another defunct venue, Main at Southside (MASS), announced via its social media channels that it is itself on the ropes. But all is not yet lost. The venue is throwing a Save The Cicada Benefit on Sunday, June 8.
If you’re going out, you might as well go out with a big party, right? But I’d rather think on the bright side and view such an event as the first step in a new era of prosperity, so please come so you can say you were there on the day when The Cicada really started taking off.
Starting at 2pm, the Sunday benefit show will feature food and merch vendors, adoptable dogs, and a silent auction. Of course, being a venue and all, The Cicada will also showcase a stellar lineup of local music, starting at 4pm with a song-swap among Levi Ray, Jakob Robertson, and Katie Robertson. At 7pm, power-pop band Darstar kicks off an evening bill also with Nirvana tribute Oatmeal Pizza at 8, Americana band Sheprador at 9, and party rockers Son of Stan closing the night out at 10.
Supporting a local business is obviously the main reason to show up, but by showing up for The Cicada (and its staff, who would also prefer to not be out of their jobs), you’re also showing up for a creative community — not just musicians but a ton of local artists working across a variety of artforms. Since it opened in May 2023, The Cicada has been a haven for local performers and creatives. There have been burlesque shows and comedy open-mics, D&D happy hours and boardgame nights, plus a bunch of painting classes and art hangouts in between. In her post about the benefit show, owner Tyler Stevens wrote, “The Cicada has always been more than just a bar. It’s been home to poetry nights, DIY workshops, live
shows, plant swaps, karaoke chaos, and latenight jukebox singalongs. Sadly, the reality is we’re struggling.
“A 25% rent hike this year, rising costs, and a slow decline in foot traffic have pushed us to the edge,” Stevens continued, “so we’re throwing a benefit! Not just to raise money but to rally our community around the space we’ve built together.
“From now until June 8th and far beyond, we need your support. Whether you swing through for a mocktail, attend a paint night, or just play a game of pool ... you’re helping keep this place alive. Let’s come together, make it weird, and keep the magic going.”
I mean, what else can I add to that? Only that The Cicada, above all, is a “third space,” a place where humans can interact with other humans outside of their homes and jobs, and that, in 2025, I think in-person interaction is more important than it’s ever been, which includes the 2020 lockdown. Even though people are no longer separated via a quarantine, personal connections feel worse than ever. I just looked at my screentime last week, and I averaged seven hours a day, and if yours is close to that, we both need to put the phone down and talk to a face that isn’t inside a palm-sized pane of glass. We give up about a fourth of every day to our phones. Why? Is it because it is less effort than joining other people for a shared experience at a specific place and time? Meeting friends for a poetry night or open-mic at a bar might sound weird and even a little awkward, but surely that is more meaningful to your existence than watching seven hours of TikTok, right? I know that sounds facetious, but it’s a question you have to ask yourself, because before you know it, the phone (or whatever new time-sink device Jony Ive and Sam Altman are thinking up) will be the only option.
That Tyler Stevens is trying to rally a community at the Save The Cicada Benefit is kind of what she has been doing the whole time, anyway. I think it’s one of the reasons why her venue is decorated to look like a memaw’s living room. Two years ago, fostering a creative community around a live music venue was a great idea, but in 2025, when the CEOs of companies that profit from keeping us sedentary, divided, angry, and sad are sitting behind an incredibly divisive president at his inauguration, coming together in person as a creative community feels integral to our collective mental health, not to mention that it also functions as a direct response to the people who would prefer for all of us to sit at home and angrily stare at our phones. If you would prefer not to do that, come to The Cicada this Sunday, so you can have the option to come through again in the future. l
Join them on June 7th for live music, a beer expert panel, prizes, and craft beer.
Promotional Feature
Fort Worth’s original craft beer emporium, Flying Saucer (111 E 3rd St, Fort Worth, 817-336-7470) celebrates a 30year milestone 4pm Sat, Jun 7. Festivities include live music on the 8.0 stage, food for purchase from Flying Saucer and sibling concepts Flying Fish and Rodeo Goat (4pm-8pm), special tappings, raffle prizes, merchandise giveaways, and, of course, one of the best selections of craft beer in the city.
At 6:15pm, local indie rockers Atlantis Aquarius take the stage followed be a panel of beer experts including Flying Saucer founder “Captain” Keith Schlabs and Brad Farbstein from Real Ale Brewing Company (Blanco, TX). Popular Oklahoma band The Damn Quails take centerstage at 8:30pm with their modern-folk singer/songwriter music.
The cost is $10 per person at the door, or you can RSVP in advance on Eventbrite.com for FREE admission.
Flying Saucer is open 11am-11pm Sun-Thu, and 11am-2am Fri-Sat. For more information, go to Beerknurd.com.
By Fort Worth Weekly Classifieds
Each week, we bring you all sorts of stuff, including educational opportunities, faithbased listings, services, and more. Enjoy!
NEED
Goodwill Can Help! We offer three programs geared toward preparing for and earning your GED. A2 Advancement & Achievement offers GED prep and optional paid work experience for Tarrant county residents (ages 25+). E2 Education & Employment offers the same for Tarrant County youth (ages 16-24). L2 Language & Learning offers intensive English language instruction program provided by ESL-certified teachers (for ages 18+). Explore your options and get started today by calling 817-332-7866 or emailing E2@GoodwillNCT.org. More info at GoodwillNorthCentralTexas.org/Education.
Located at 908 Pennsylvania Av (817-335-3222), Celebration Community Church 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
Join the Potter’s House of Fort Worth (1270 Woodhaven Blvd, 817-446-1999) for Sunday Service at 8am and Wednesday Bible Study at 7pm. For more info, visit us online at www.TPHFW.org.
Physicians Mutual Insurance Co has coverage for 400+ procedures. Real dental insurance - NOT just a discount plan. Do not wait! Call now! Get your FREE Dental Information Kit with all the details! 1-888-361-7095 www. dental50plus.com/fortworth #6258.
Up to $15,000.00 of GUARANTEED Life Insurance! No medical exam or health questions. Cash to help pay funeral and other final expenses.Call Physicians Life Insurance Company- 844-782-2870 or visit www. Life55plus.info/ftworth.
ABC Family Dental Basswood PLLC dba Affordable Dentist Near Me has multiple openings for the following position: Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery or Dental Medicine only/equiv.: Associate Dentist (AAD25): Examine, diagnose and treat diseases, injuries and malformation of teeth and gums. Must complete and pass licensure exam to practice in the state where work will be performed. Mail resume with job ID to HR: 5190 Western Center Blvd., Haltom City, TX 76137. Foreign equiv. Accepted.
Elevate Credit Service, LLC seeks Developer II in Fort Worth, TX. Telecommuting permitted. Apply at www. jobpostingtoday.com, Job ID# 67272.
EMPLOYMENT
Engineer in Training (Civil) for IEA, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX. Can work from home 2 days per week. Degree & exp req’d. Email resume to Dsmith@ieaworld.com
EMPLOYMENT
Internal Auditor sought by Lhoist North America, Inc. in Fort Worth, TX to organize and execute internal audits. Participate in enforcing the Group’s internal control framework. Support internal customers by identifying opportunities for improvement and by defining relevant remediations. Provide a clear view of risk analysis of the process and perimeter under review and provide a summary of the findings to the General auditor and company leadership. Establish effective collaboration with the other internal risk management and compliance bodies. Interested candidates should submit resumes to Emily Kelley, 5600 Clearfork Main Street, Suite 300, Fort Worth, TX 76109. Reference code IA59 in response.
EMPLOYMENT
General Motors Financial Company, Inc. has multiple openings in their Ft Worth, TX office: Cloud Engineer II (Ref#22029.30.2). Req. BS in IT or CS & 5 yrs exp in software eng, test automation, & system admin, certificate in Microsoft Azure & 2 yr exp. in cloud eng. & cloud tech. 100% remote; Software Dev Eng I (Ref#22029.128.2). Req. Master’s in CS, Comp Eng, IT & 1 yr exp in a related role using Java or .NET, Widows/ Linux OS, Azure pipeline automation or JavaScript-related frameworks, SQL/C# or CSS. 100% remote; Software Engineering Mgr (Ref#20229.63.2). Req, BS in Comp App or CS & 5 yrs exp in related software dev role using Guidewire, Oracle, Jenkins, UCS, PL SQL, Unix, Maven. 100% remote; Data Scientist II (Ref#22029.151.6). Req. Masters in Indus Eng, Stat, Applied Math & 3yr exp in related data scientist role using SQL, R, technical systems, datasets, Matlab, STATA, & data analysis techniques. Telecom permitted. Email resumes to recruitment@gmfinancial.com. EOE.
HIGHER PURPOSE
Everyone has a higher purpose. Find yours at Higher Purpose Emporium (505 W Northside Dr, FWTX, 682207-5351). See more at HigherPurposeEmporium.com.
We’re not going anywhere. Find us at PPGreaterTX.org.
PHYSICAL MEDIA ROCKS! Looking for Cassettes, CDs, DVDs & Vinyl? Come dig around, we have TONS! The Published Page Bookstop (10 E Chambers St, Cleburne, 817-349-6366) is open 10am-6pm Wed-Sat and 1pm6pm Sun. An authentic “Old School” bookstore on the courthouse square of Historic Downtown Cleburne, TX, just 20 minutes south of FW, it’s a true Texas treasure. For more info, visit PublishedPage.com or find us on Facebook (@BiblioTreasures).
It’s hot out there in more ways than one, so we’re here to help you cool down. Fluff? Definitely, but with so much nonsense going on in this country, consider our annual summer extravaganza a petite respite. And it’s fortifying #AF. So what’s inside Summertime 2025? We’re glad you asked. For the full rundown, go to https://bit.ly/ FWW_Summertime2025.
LEGAL NOTICE
Dr. Karunakar Akasapu announces that as of 05/10/2025, I am no longer affiliated with The Lung Consultants in Fort Worth, TX.
I am pleased to inform you that I have opened a new practice, where I will continue to provide pulmonary care.
New Office Location:
Breathe Well Pulmonary, LLC
5592 Davis Blvd, North Richland Hills, TX - 76180. E-mail: Care@bwpulm.com for more information. Patients may request their medical records from The Lung Consultants. Tel 817-778-0777
I am grateful for the opportunity to have served you and look forward to continuing care at my new location.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following vehicles have been impounded with fees due to date by Lone Star Towing (VSF0647382) at 1100 Elaine Pl, Fort Worth TX, 76196, 817-334-0606: Chevy, 2024, Silverado, 2GC4KME71S1135519, $989.39.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The following vehicles have been impounded with fees due to date by Sega Tow (VSF0576658) at 2711 S Riverside Dr, Fort Worth TX, 76104, 817-572-7775: Apollo Street Bike 2020, VIN L08YGJGB7M1000616, $374.20; Chevrolet G10, 1986, VIN 1GCCG15N4G7195380, $374.20; and Tao Motor, 2017, Tao, VIN L9NYCJLZ0H1050334, $374.20.
PERMIT NUMBER 7318A
APPLICATION. TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc., has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for renewal of Air Quality Permit Number 7318A, which would authorize continued operation of a Railcar Repair Facility located at 2850 Peden Road, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas 76179. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en espanol está disponible en https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/newsourcereview/airpermits-pendingpermit-apps. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to application. https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-97.4225,32.938888&level=13. The existing facility and/or related facilities are authorized to emit the following air contaminants: carbon monoxide, exempt solvents, hazardous air pollutants, nitrogen oxides, organic compounds, particulate matter including particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less, sulfur dioxide and ammonia.
This application was submitted to the TCEQ on May 6, 2025. The application will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth regional office, and the Saginaw Public Library, 355 West McLeroy Boulevard, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review in the Dallas/Fort Worth regional office of the TCEQ. The application, including any updates, is available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/airpermit-applications-notices
The executive director has determined the application is administratively complete and will conduct a technical review of the application. In addition to the renewal, this permitting action includes the incorporation of permits by rule related to this permit. The reasons for any changes or incorporations, to the extent they are included in the renewed permit, may include the enhancement of operational control at the plant or enforceability of the permit. The TCEQ may act on this application without seeking further public comment or providing an opportunity for a contested case hearing if certain criteria are met.
PUBLIC COMMENT. You may submit public comments to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application and the executive director will prepare a response to those comments. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to address in the permit process.
OPPORTUNITY FOR A CONTESTED CASE HEARING. You may request a contested case hearing if you are a person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility. If requesting a contested case hearing, you must submit the following: (1) your name (or for a group or association, an official representative), mailing address, daytime phone number; (2) applicant’s name and permit number; (3) the statement “[I/we] request a contested case hearing;” (4) a specific description of how you would be adversely affected by the application and air emissions from the facility in a way not common to the general public; (5) the location and distance of your property relative to the facility; (6) a description of how you use the property which may be impacted by the facility; and (7) a list of all disputed issues of fact that you submit during the comment period. If the request is made by a group or association, one or more members who have standing to request a hearing must be identified by name and physical address. The interests the group or association seeks to protect must also be identified. You may also submit your proposed adjustments to the application/permit which would satisfy your concerns.
The deadline to submit a request for a contested case hearing is 15 days after newspaper notice is published. If a request is timely filed, the deadline for requesting a contested case hearing will be extended to 30 days after mailing of the response to comments.
If any requests for a contested case hearing are timely filed, the Executive Director will forward the application and any requests for a contested case hearing to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled Commission meeting. Unless the application is directly referred to a contested case hearing, the executive director will mail the response to comments along with notification of Commission meeting to everyone who submitted comments or is on the mailing list for this application. The Commission may only grant a request for a contested case hearing on issues the requestor submitted in their timely comments that were not subsequently withdrawn. If a hearing is granted, the subject of a hearing will be limited to disputed issues of fact or mixed questions of fact and law relating to relevant and material air quality concerns submitted during the comment period. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the Commission’s jurisdiction to address in this proceeding.
MAILING LIST. In addition to submitting public comments, you may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address below. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Office of the Chief Clerk for this application.
AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. Public comments and requests must be submitted either electronically at www14. tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/, or in writing to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record. For more information about this permit application or the permitting process, please call the Public Education Program toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained from TrinityRail Maintenance Services, Inc., 2850 Peden Road, Fort Worth, Texas 761795517 or by calling Mr. Dennis Lencioni, VP EHS at (214) 589-8141.
Notice Issuance Date: May 16, 2025
REVISED NOTICE OF DRAFT FEDERAL OPERATING PERMIT
Draft Permit No.: O2058
Application and Draft Permit. Royal Baths Manufacturing Company, 14635 Chrisman Rd, Houston, TX 77039-1116, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for a renewal of Federal Operating Permit (herein referred to as Permit) No. O2058, Application No. 37461, to authorize operation of the Burns Street Facility, an All Other Plastics Product Manufacturing facility. The area addressed by the application is located at 7112 Burns Street in Richland Hills, Tarrant County, Texas 76118-6808. This link to an electronic map of the site or facility’s general location is provided as a public courtesy and not part of the application or notice. For exact location, refer to the application. You can find an electronic map of the facility at: https://gisweb.tceq.texas.gov/LocationMapper/?marker=-97.2275,32.795833&level=13 This application was received by the TCEQ on December 4, 2024.
The purpose of a federal operating permit is to improve overall compliance with the rules governing air pollution control by clearly listing all applicable requirements, as defined in Title 30 Texas Administrative Code § 122.10 (30 TAC § 122.10). The draft permit, if approved, will codify the conditions under which the area must operate. The permit will not authorize new construction. The executive director has completed the technical review of the application and has made a preliminary decision to prepare a draft permit for public comment and review. The executive director recommends issuance of this draft permit. The permit application, statement of basis, and draft permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ Central Office, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, First Floor, Austin, Texas 78753; the TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas 76118-6951; and the Richland Hills Public Library, 6724 Rena Dr, Richland Hills, Texas 76118-6273, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The draft permit and statement of basis are available at the TCEQ Website: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/tvnotice. The application, including any updates, is available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/airpermit-applications-notices.
At the TCEQ central and regional offices, relevant supporting materials for the draft permit, as well as the New Source Review permits which have been incorporated by reference, may be reviewed and copied. Any person with difficulties obtaining these materials due to travel constraints may contact the TCEQ central office file room at (512) 239-2900.
Public Comment/Notice and Comment Hearing. Any person may submit written comments on the draft permit. Comments relating to the accuracy, completeness, and appropriateness of the permit conditions may result in changes to the draft permit.
A person who may be affected by the emission of air pollutants from the permitted area may request a notice and comment hearing. The purpose of the notice and comment hearing is to provide an additional opportunity to submit comments on the draft permit. The permit may be changed based on comments pertaining to whether the permit provides for compliance with 30 TAC Chapter 122 (examples may include that the permit does not contain all applicable requirements or the public notice procedures were not satisfied). The TCEQ may grant a notice and comment hearing on the application if a written hearing request is received within 30 days after publication of the newspaper notice. The hearing request must include the basis for the request, including a description of how the person may be affected by the emission of air pollutants from the application area. The request should also specify the conditions of the draft permit that are inappropriate or specify how the preliminary decision to issue or deny the permit is inappropriate. All reasonably ascertainable issues must be raised and all reasonably available arguments must be submitted by the end of the public comment period. If a notice and comment hearing is granted, all individuals that submitted written comments or a hearing request will receive written notice of the hearing. This notice will identify the date, time, and location for the hearing.
Written public comments and/or requests for a notice and comment hearing should be submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Office of the Chief Clerk, MC-105, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 787113087, or electronically at www14.tceq.texas.gov/epic/eComment/ and be received within 30 days after the date of newspaper publication of this notice. Please be aware that any contact information you provide, including your name, phone number, email address and physical address will become part of the agency’s public record.
A notice of proposed final action that includes a response to comments and identification of any changes to the draft permit will be mailed to everyone who submitted public comments, a hearing request, or requested to be on the mailing list for this application. This mailing will also provide instructions for public petitions to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to request that the EPA object to the issuance of the proposed permit. After receiving a petition, the EPA may only object to the issuance of a permit which is not in compliance with the applicable requirements or the requirements of 30 TAC Chapter 122.
Mailing List. In addition to submitting public comments, a person may ask to be placed on a mailing list for this application by sending a request to the Office of the Chief Clerk at the address above. Those on the mailing list will receive copies of future public notices (if any) mailed by the Chief Clerk for this application.
Information. For additional information about this permit application or the permitting process, please contact the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, Public Education Program, MC-108, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or toll free at 1-800-687-4040. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040.
Further information may also be obtained for Royal Baths Manufacturing Company by calling Mr. Roger Reyna at (806) 783-9944.
Notice Issuance Date: May 8, 2025
ADVERTISE HERE!
Email Stacey@fwweekly.com today.
Are You Road-Trip Ready?
CALL COWTOWN ROVER!
With our handy pick-up and drop-off services, having your car checked out could not be easier. www.CowtownRover.com 3958 Vickery | 817.731.3223
American Residential Heating & Cooling
As temps outside start to climb, the season for savings is now. $49 cooling or heating system tune up. Save up to $2000 on a new heating and cooling system (restrictions apply.) FREE estimates. Many payment options available. Licensed and insured professionals. Call today 1-877-447-0546
ERIE METAL ROOFS
Replace your roof with the best looking and longest lasting material steel from Erie Metal Roofs! Three styles and multiple colors available. Guaranteed to last a lifetime! Limited Time Offer up to 50% off installation + Additional 10% off install (for military, health workers & 1st responders.) Call Erie Metal Roofs: 1-888-778-0566
IT’S THAT EASY
You are currently watching the whole world respect a chosen name. It’s that easy.
HERITAGE for the BLIND
Get a break on your taxes! Donate your car, truck, or SUV to assist the blind and visually impaired. Arrange a swift, no-cost vehicle pickup and secure a generous tax credit for 2025. Call Heritage for the Blind Today at 1-855-503-1501 today!
Immediate Jail Release 24 Hour Service. City, County, State and Federal Bonds. Located Minutes from Courts. 6004 Airport Freeway. 817-834-9894 RonnieDLongBailBonds.com
NEED YOUR
Goodwill Can Help!
We offer three programs geared toward preparing for and earning your GED. A2 Advancement & Achievement offers GED prep and optional paid work experience for Tarrant county residents (ages 25+). E2 Education & Employment offers the same for Tarrant County youth (ages 16-24). L2 Language & Learning offers intensive English language instruction program provided by ESL-certified teachers (for ages 18+). Explore your options and get started today by calling 817-332-7866 or emailing E2@GoodwillNCT.org. GoodwillNorthCentralTexas.org/Education
NO MORE GUTTER CLEANING!
LeafFilter, the most advanced debris-blocking gutter protection, will help you eliminate gutter cleaning forever. Schedule a FREE estimate today. Receive 20% off entire purchase, plus a 10% senior and military discount. (MB)
Call 1-877-689-1687
Prepared for OUTAGES?
Prepare today for POWER OUTAGES with a Generac Home Standby Generator. Act now to receive a FREE 5-Year warranty with qualifying purchase. Call today to schedule a free quote. It’s not just a generator. It’s a power move. (mb) 1-817-752-9457
SAFE STEP: North America’s #1 Walk-In
Tub Comprehensive lifetime warranty. Top-of-the-line installation and service. Now featuring our FREE shower package and $1600 Off for a limited time! Call today! Financing available. Call Safe Step 1-855-868-0192
STUCK WITH A TIMESHARE?
Wesley Financial Group, the Timeshare Cancellation Experts has over 450 positive reviews and over done over $50 million in successful timeshare debt/fees cancellations. Get free consultation, free info package, and learn how to get rid of your timeshare today. (mb) Call 844-511-2581
WHAT’S YOUR STORY?
We work with guest contributors to publish SEO articles and press releases. For more info, email Marketing@ fwweekly.com.
Did you miss your chance to pick up Summertime 2025 in the stands last week? No worries. We’ve got you covered. To see our annual summer edition in a flipbook, page-by-page, cover-to-cover format, look for Summertime Edition in the Magazines drop-down at FWWeekly.com.
