Mufasa, a 1,329-pound European crossbred steer shown by Ben Bezner of Texline, sold for $200,000 during the Sale of Champions.

The steer was purchased by Ross Perot Jr.’s Hillwood Properties during the annual sale of the best junior livestock at the Stock Show, which ended its 23-day run on Saturday.

Bezner said his money will be used to pay for college.

“It will either be Texas Tech or Texas A&M,” said Bezner, who plans to study ag business. “ It kind of goes back and forth every day.”

When Bezner’s was informed that Mufasa had actually been named grand champion, he said, “I was in shock.”

Saturday’s Sale of Champions featured 291 top steers, barrows, lambs and wether goats. They were among the more than 11,000 livestock shown by FFA or 4-H students at the Stock Show.

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Mayor Betsy Price will detail her outlook for 2018 and report on the past year’s advancements at the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce’s annual Mayor’s State of the City Address and Luncheon Feb. 20 at the Fort Worth Convention Center, 1201 Houston St.

“The annual State of the City luncheon hosted by the Fort Worth Chamber is a great opportunity to reflect on our accomplishments from the past year and share our goals for the year to come,” Price said. “I’m excited to discuss some of the exciting changes that the City of Fort Worth is experiencing as we strive to provide excellent services to our growing community.”

Registration begins at 11:15 a.m., lunch will be served at 11:45 a.m. and the program begins at 12:30 p.m. Purchase tickets through the Chamber website.

Click here to find out more about the State of the City.

The start of construction on an alternative for motorists trying to navigate the Cultural District and the West Seventh corridor is scheduled for February 2018.

Hear the construction schedule and impacts to traffic at a community meeting scheduled for 6 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Fort Worth Botanic Garden, Camellia Room, located at 3220 Botanic Garden Blvd.

The city’s Transportation & Public Works Department will meet with residents and business owners to outline construction activities, road closures and timeline.

An eastern extension of Trail Drive will link University Drive and West Lancaster Avenue, improving mobility in the Cultural District and West Seventh area.

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View the upcoming meeting flyer here.

Fort Worth’s Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) has been named the League of Agricultural and Equine Centers’ 2018 Facility of the Year.

The award recognizes a league member facility that has demonstrated excellence in the management and operation of an equestrian or agricultural center. Facilities that host equine, agricultural and multi-use events are eligible.

The league takes pride in its member facilities that excel in providing their communities with a safe and enjoyable space for all types of events and educational opportunities.

Read more here: http://fortworthtexas.gov/news/2018/01/Will-Rogers-Memorial-Center-award/

The Tarrant Transit Alliance invites you to take a stand for improved Public Transportation!

Last Fall, the Fort Worth City Council leaders said they would look at the interim budget to see if there are savings that they could re-direct to improving the transit system. On Tuesday, January 30 at 7:00 pm, supporters of transit in Fort Worth will head to City Hall again to advocate for transit systems remaining a City priority.

Tuesday, January 30, 2018

7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Fort Worth City Hall (City of Fort Worth) : 200 Texas St, Fort Worth, Texas 76102

Find out more here: https://www.facebook.com/events/744262472450901/?active_tab=about

After being told earlier this month that it would not receive a promised tax incentive from the city after all, the developer of the controversial Hotel Renovo planned near the Kimbell Art Museum on Camp Bowie Boulevard is pulling the plug on the project.

Mayor Pro Tem Dennis Shingleton, whose District 7 includes the planned hotel site, said the mayor and City Council lost confidence that Illinois-based Heart of America Group could develop a four-star hotel.

The Kimbell argued against the hotel’s initial design, contending that the planned height would “loom” over its property, affecting in particular an interior courtyard that features a famous sculpture.

Read more here: http://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/community/fort-worth/article196389119.html#storylink=cpy

It's rodeo time, y'all! The 122nd annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo begins  Friday, January 12th, with this year's theme "Buck, Sweat & Steers."  The show will run through Feb. 3 at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.

A press release from the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo below described the annual event, "Regardless of style or taste, there's something for everyone at the Stock Show. Children and adults alike can enjoy events, activities and exhibits related to livestock, agriculture and the food industry. Hot regional music acts entertain crowds and the carnival midway is a blast not only for the kids but the kids at heart."

Read more about the event from NBC5 here.

Click here to visit the official website for the Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo.

This past year, we initiated a set of Priority Projects, updated our web presence including a new domain name (www.fwculture.com) and website, and adopted a member management system to help us better serve you in the future.

Of the ten Priority Projects outlined in 2017, we are pleased to report on the following work this year:

• Developed the 7 for 7th Public Safety Awareness campaign in collaboration with the West 7th Neighborhood and Bar Association to promote patron responsibility
• Facilitated the development of a crosswalk at Darnell Street in collaboration with the Museums and City of Fort Worth
• Served as a community connector between the Museums, Heart of America Hotel Group, and City of Fort Worth throughout the initial planning phase of the proposed new hotel
• Created the ongoing 'Meet at the Mesa' luncheon series to regularly engage in dialogue with District stakeholders
• Promoted business-to-business engagement with the inaugural Fortress Festival (to return to the District again in 2018)
• Continued ongoing efforts in partnership with the City of Fort Worth, the T, and district stakeholders to support "The Dash" - the proposed transit circulator connecting downtown and the District
• Connected West 7th Bar and Restaurant Association, City of Fort Worth, and Fort Worth ISD representatives to bring forth public parking solutions for the West 7th area
• Initiated discussions and planning among stakeholders for a possible Design Overlay in the district as new growth continues 
• Introduced the 'Discover the District' event series to engage the public in the District's unique assets and attractions
• Raised awareness for the 2018 Bond Election and proposed possible uses of funds within the District
  

Have a recommendation for a Priority Project in 2018? Please send an email to admin@cdafw.org with the subject 2018 Priority Project.

It is through the generous support of our members that we are able to consistently improve the preservation and promotion of the Cultural District. As we enter our 25th year of service to the community, we invite all you to renew your membership to the Cultural District Alliance or join to become an active part of our work.

Thank you to our sponsors to date: UNTHSC, Regions Bank,  JaGee Properties, Amon Carter, Kimbell Art Museum, Republic Title, Inwood National Bank, Centergy West 7th, Legacy Texas Bank, VLK Architects and Kensington Properties.

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Click here to find the level of support that is most meaningful to you!

Please join us for the CDA Annual Banquet - 25th Anniversary Celebration, proudly presented by Regions Bank and UNT Health Science Center. on March 7, 2018 at the Kimbell Art Museum.   

To reserve your sponsorship level, table, or seat, please click here. Or, to email your response, please download and email this packet to admin@cdafw.org. 

We look forward to celebrating the last quarter century with you!

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