Community stories told thoughtfully
As a writer at Fort Worth Magazine, I start conversations about local topics while thinking about how they apply to a larger world view. From where to get a delicious cocktail to the city’s police reform efforts, my work aims to highlight what makes Fort Worth, and the people who live here, so vibrant and unique.
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Don't Call It a Desert
What local groups and residents are doing to fight food insecurities in underserved neighborhoods.
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Rodeo's First Family
How three generations of fearless riders from Fort Worth left their mark on the rodeo world.
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Up Close and Personal with the Humans of the Fort Worth Zoo
Sure, the animals get all the attention, but it's the humans behind the scenes who make our zoo one of the top institutions in the country. Let's get to know them — up close and personal.
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Selling Out Every Weekend, This Local 'Cue Joint is Thriving Through COVID
Despite a closed dining room and limited hours, one local barbecue joint is proving that, in Texas, good barbecue is pandemic-proof.
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Queen of Kitsch: Inside the Quirky-Cool Home of Sandra Schramm
Walk through her front door, and you've essentially stepped into a time machine with the dial set to 1963.
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Fort Worth Film on Domestic Violence Makes Way Through Festival Circuit
Partnering with SafeHaven, film director Chyna Robinson is raising awareness about intimate partner violence with her first full-length feature.
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Open Just 10 Days, Tarantula Tiki Lounge Finds Other Ways to Float Through Pandemic
Following the second shutdown of bars last month, businesses like Tarantula Tiki Lounge have to flex their creative muscles again to make ends meet.
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What They’re Doing About It: FWPD Takes Steps Toward Change
Even before the murder of George Floyd, the FWPD has been working to improve racial inequalities and its relationship with the community. While there’s still a long way to go, here’s some of the progress that’s been made so far.
“Jessica is a talented writer, reporter and photographer whose work often requires minimal to no editing — which we appreciate! She not only has a solid understanding of journalistic tone, voicing, and story structure; she also thinks creatively and knows how to add flair to a piece without sounding overboard or unnatural.”
— Samantha Calimbahin, Managing Editor
The Case That's Getting Session Musicians Paid (and the Local Lawyers Who Made It Happen)