Winners Circle 2025 // Fort Worth Weekly

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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Consolidated Notice of Receipt of Application and Intent to Obtain Permit and Notice of Application and Preliminary Decision

Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants Proposed Registration No. 181664L001

Application. Potter Ready Mix, LLC, has applied to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for an Air Quality Standard Permit, Registration No. 181664L001, which would authorize construction of a temporary concrete batch plant located at 2651 South Beltline Road, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas 75060. This application is being processed in an expedited manner, as allowed by the commission’s rules in 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 101, Subchapter J. AVISO DE IDIOMA ALTERNATIVO. El aviso de idioma alternativo en español 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=-96.99703202331352,32.78091643658646&lev el=18. The proposed facility will emit the following air contaminants: particulate matter including (but not limited to) aggregate, cement, road dust, and particulate matter with diameters of 10 microns or less and 2.5 microns or less.

This application was submitted to the TCEQ on September 26, 2025. The executive director has completed the administrative and technical reviews of the application and determined that the application meets all of the requirements of a standard permit authorized by 30 TAC § 116.611, which would establish the conditions under which the plant must operate. The executive director has made a preliminary decision to issue the registration because it meets all applicable rules. The application, executive director’s preliminary decision, and standard permit will be available for viewing and copying at the TCEQ central office, the TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth regional office, and at Tony Shotwell Library located at 2750 Graham Street, Grand Prairie, Dallas County, Texas 75050, beginning the first day of publication of this notice. The facility’s compliance file, if any exists, is available for public review at the TCEQ Dallas/Fort Worth Regional Office, 2309 Gravel Drive, Fort Worth, Texas. Visit www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cbp to review the standard permit. The application, including any updates, is available electronically at the following webpage: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/permitting/air/airpermit-applications-notices

Public Comment/Public Meeting. You may submit public comments or request a public meeting. See Contacts section. The TCEQ will consider all public comments in developing a final decision on the application. The deadline to submit public comments or meeting requests is 30 days after newspaper notice is published. Issues such as property values, noise, traffic safety, and zoning are outside of the TCEQ’s jurisdiction to consider in the permit process. The purpose of a public meeting is to provide the opportunity to submit comments or ask questions about the application. A public meeting about the application will be held if the executive director determines that there is a significant degree of public interest in the application or if requested by a local legislator. A public meeting is not a contested case hearing. If a public meeting is held, the deadline to submit public comments is extended to the end of the public meeting.

Contested Case Hearing. You may request a contested case hearing. A contested case hearing is a legal proceeding similar to a civil trial in state district court. Unless a written request for a contested case hearing is filed within 30 days from this notice, the executive director may approve the application.

A person who may be affected by emissions of air contaminants from the facility is entitled to request a hearing. To request a hearing, a person must actually reside in a permanent residence within 440 yards of the proposed plant. 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 registration 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 which the group or association seeks to protect must be identified. You may submit your proposed adjustments to the application which would satisfy your concerns. See Contacts section.

TCEQ Action. After the deadline for public comments, the executive director will consider the comments and prepare a response to all relevant and material, or significant public comments. The executive director’s decision on the application, and any response to comments, will be mailed to all persons on the mailing list. If no timely contested case hearing requests are received, or if all hearing requests are withdrawn, the executive director may issue final approval of the application. If all timely hearing requests are not withdrawn, the executive director will not issue final approval of the permit and will forward the application and requests to the Commissioners for their consideration at a scheduled commission meeting. 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. You may ask to be placed on a mailing list to receive additional information on this specific application. See Contacts section.

Information Available Online. For details about the status of the application, visit the Commissioners’ Integrated Database (CID) at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid. Once you have access to the CID using the link, enter the registration number at the top of this notice.

AGENCY CONTACTS AND INFORMATION. All 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 the permitting process, please call the TCEQ Public Education Program, Toll Free, at 1-800-687-4040 or visit their website at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pep. Si desea información en Español, puede llamar al 1-800-687-4040. You can also view our website for public participation opportunities at www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/participation.

Further information may also be obtained from Potter Ready Mix, LLC, 2400 E Pioneer Dr, Irving, TX 75061-8900 or by calling Mrs. Melissa Fitts, Senior Vice President, Westward Environmental, Inc. at (830) 249-8284.

Notice Issuance Date: October 24, 2025

NIGHT & DAY

Sportsball Is Afoot

It’s Halloween week, but that’s not the only ticket in town. While enjoying the spooky festivities, don’t forget there’s plenty happening in the world of sports like the World Series, basketball, hockey, and World Cup tickets. Oh, and that pigskin game. That means the Steelers play this Sunday. As for me and my house, we will be at a watch party hosted by Steelers Nation Fan Club DFW at Bombshells in Arlington. What?

Without our Texas Rangers involved, you may have forgotten that the World Series has begun. Lucky for you, I keep track of these things. (Go, sportsball!) If the Los Angeles Dodgers won Game 4 last night after our Tuesday press deadline, they will take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Toronto Blue Jays. This would put L.A. one win away from clinching the title, which they could do in Game 5 at Dodger Stadium. However, if the Jays won Game 4, the series would be tied at two games apiece, and the best-of-seven series would continue. Short answer: Either way, Game 5

is a go. You can watch it on your local FOX 4 affiliate. As for streaming, it will be available on the FOX Sports app, Fubo, Hulu, Sling TV, and YouTube TV.

The Mavs play the Indiana Pacers at home tonight as well. Tickets for the 7:30pm game at the AAC are still available at NBA.com/Mavs. While it will likely be blacked out in our region, you can stream it on Fubo. Then on Sat, Nov 1, Dallas plays the Detroit Pistons at their place. As this game will be exclusively on Peacock,

the song, they now yell “Flagg!” during the line “And the flag was still there,” referring to rookie starter Cooper Flagg. In 2025, this is the best (and maybe only) way to stomach hearing “The Star-Spangled Banner” anymore.

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not broadcast on local television, the standard blackout rules for regional sports networks will not apply.

The Dallas Stars puck off against the Tampa Bay Lightning in an away game tonight. It’s being broadcast on TNT, and the streaming options include HBO Max, Sling TV, truTV, YouTube TV, and the Stars’ own app, Victory Plus. If it doesn’t conflict with my #AppointmentTelevision, a standing date with Grey’s Anatomy, I’m at least watching long enough to hear the national anthem. Along with the tradition of both Stars and Mavs fans yelling “Stars!” when the word comes up during

The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the first edition of the tournament with 48 teams, jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada from Jun 11 to Jul 19. The opening match will be in Mexico City at Estadio Azteca, while the final will be held at MetLife Stadium in the New York/New Jersey area. With Arlington as one of the U.S. host cities, you might be interested in attending, but these tickets will be hard to come by. Most of them will be issued to the domestic audiences in host countries, so you have a good chance. The ticket opportunities are coming in different phases. Some lucky locals will have a chance to make purchases by registering in a lottery that has a deadline of today. Every phase has new rules and a new drawing for a chance to buy tickets. To enter the FIFA World Cup 2026 Early Ticket Draw, you must create a FIFA ID at FIFA.com/ tickets, then log in to enter the drawing. Oh, and Happy Halloween! The Boiled Owl Tavern (909 W Magnolia Av, Fort Worth, 817-920-9616) and Tarantula Tiki Lounge (117 S Main St, Fort Worth, @Tarantula_Tiki) are both throwing big parties. Read all about Tarantula’s Haunted Grotto Under the Sea in this issue’s Big Ticket. For the big picture of all your best options, go to FWWeekly.com/Halloween.

Sundance Square (420 Main St, Fort Worth, @ SundancePlaza) is hosting its fourth annual Catrina Festival. From noon to 10pm, there will be Aztec dancers, a Catrina contest, and a full day of dance and live music, including performances by Fusion Latina (7:30pm), Havana NRG (2:30pm), continued on page 14

WINNING LOCAL

Ate Days of Charcuterie Greatness

While we were working on our annual Best Of edition in September, Central Market was busy breaking a world record. Promotional Feature

In honor of its 30th anniversary, representatives officially declared Central Market’s colossal charcuterie board as “the largest charcuterie board in the world to be created and consumed” on Wednesday, September 11, 2024. The winner of this year’s Best Grocery Store in the Weekly’s annual Best Of edition attempted to break the record and did so with a 12-foot by 24-foot charcuterie board with 1,000 pounds of artisanal meats and cheeses, accompanied by crackers, fruits, nuts, and more.

World’s Largest Charcuterie Board

“We are beyond excited to celebrate Central Market’s 30 years, and what better way to mark this milestone anniversary than with a food-themed GUINNESS WORLD RECORD™!” said Paul Harty, General Manager, Central Market North Lamar. “Central Market has something for all foodies and we look forward to continuing the anniversary celebration with a host of in-store events, foodie strolls for adults and kids, fantastic cooking classes, and so much more.”

For the anniversary and to officially set the new world record, Central Market invited guests to the very first store to open in Austin, located on North Lamar, and indulge in the entire charcuterie board while enjoying sips and live music on the patio. Central Market also continued its tradition of philanthropy and support of Texas communities with a special $30,000 check presentation to the St. David’s Foundation and a toast to 30 years.

The charcuterie board included 540 pounds of cured meats, such as Niman Ranch applewood-smoked ham, Levoni schiacciata piccante, and Salami Napoli; 240 pounds of Manchego and triple-cream brie cheeses; 130 pounds of fruits, including Divina Castelvetrano olives; and 90 pounds of Divina fig spread and Janet’s Finest mixed berry jalapeño compote.

The record-breaking board was assembled at the Central Market on North Lamar in Austin, the company’s original store.

About Central Market

A division of H-E-B, Central Market opened its doors in 1994 and now has ten store locations across North Texas, including Fort Worth (Chapel Hill Shopping Center) and Southlake (Shops of Southlake). A bountiful produce department with unmatched quality and variety, an 80-foot seafood case, hundreds of cheeses, 2,500 wine labels, and extensive specialty grocery aisles make the Central Market experience unique. For more information, follow us on Instagram (@central_market), Twitter (@centralmarket), or visit us at CentralMarket. com. #CentralMarket #ReallyIntoFood.

On the Town: It’s All Happening

When our annual Best Of special edition hit the stands three weeks ago, our team of critics had much to say. You can read all about their choices in the On the Town section of Best Of 2025 at FWWeekly. com. As we mentioned last week, the Readers’ Choices are in name only. No writers were involved. Just you. And you did great. Buy yourself a drink at one of the places below. Here are some upcoming events at a few of these winning establishments.

A Great Notion for Many Things

These folks didn’t just win your hearts as the Best Bar-Bar, but you also picked A Great Notion (2024 Ridgmar Blvd, Fort Worth, 817-731-8521, Facebook.com/AGreatNotionPub) for Best Bartender — congratulations, Alissa Bedran! — Best Dive Bar, and Best Karaoke Night. Every Sunday afternoon is time for football on TV and darts. The dart tournament entry fee is $15. Signups are at 3:30pm with a start time of 4pm. As for the karaoke, it’s 9pm Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays and 7pm on Sundays.

Blackland for Distillery and Mixologist

Eric Riemenschneider, this year’s Readers’ Choice for Best Mixologist, would love to make you a drink with any number of spirits from Blackland Distillery (2616 Weisenberger St, Fort Worth, 682-268-5333, Facebook.com/BlacklandDistillery). As if a great drink isn’t reason enough to visit, there’s live music during the Blackland Fall Music Series, every other Thursday from 6pm to 8pm this week thru early December, featuring local solo artists. Sam Anderson plays Oct 9, Big Mike’s Box of Rock on Oct 23, Jacob Furr on Nov 6, JD Monson on Nov 20, and Jessi England on Dec 11. The series is free to attend, but reservations are encouraged at BlacklandDistillery.com.

Hyena’s for Place to See Comedy

While it does have the word “comedy” in its name, Hyena’s Comedy Nightclub (425 Commerce St, Fort Worth, 817-877-5233, Facebook.com/ HyenasFW) has plenty of competition these days. However, even after 30 years, they are clearly still up for the challenge. Along with booking national touring acts, such as Jack Shaw this Friday and Ku Egenti on Saturday, the club hosts an ongoing event called 325 Showcase. The concept is that three up-andcoming professional get to perform in front of a live audience, each with a 25-minute set. For free tickets to see the next one Thu with Alvin Newsome, Kerry Smith, and Parker Slavens, RSVP on Prekindle.com.

Martin House for Brewery

When Martin House Brewing Co. (220 S Sylvania Av, Ste 209, Fort Worth, 817-222-0177) does a new beer release, it’s accompanied by a great launch party with the same motif. The next such launch

is noon-5pm Sat, Nov 1, when they roll out a new Mexican-style lager. Rancho Grande Fiesta is a family- and dog-friendly event with live music, a petting zoo, and various vendors, including a food menu by Oh Balls! Food Truck. Entry is free for kids and nondrinkers. If you’d like to enjoy some beers, the $20 wristband gets you a souvenir pint glass and four pours of your choice. Wristbands are available at the front of the taproom and on the patio by the bar. There also will be a chance to win a “new (to you) but very used” 2016 Ford Fiesta recently custom-painted to feature a rooster by artist Ryan Davis of Random Direction. If you’d like a chance to win, just guess the number of cans in the trunk before the 3pm cutoff time, when the winner is announced.

Our Taphouse for Beer Selection and Restaurant Bar

These two accolades totally track for Our Taphouse (1001 Bryan Av, Fort Worth, 682-224-0431). On the food side of the readers’ picks, their salsa was named the best, their Jalapeno Popper Empanadas won Best Empanada this year, and thanks to the great beer selection, you can wash all that down with a wide array of suds choices. (That’s four awards, by the way.) According to a tasty-looking recent post, Our Taphouse recommends pairing the delectables with Churro Bandito. “Deep Ellum Brewing is returning to more of their seasonal [beers] this year, and this one hits.” Our Taphouse goes on to explain that this beer is a Mexican lager with cinnamon, vanilla, and just the right amount of sweetness to be delightful but not over the top. As for events, Our Taphouse would love to become your go-to for Thursday night football-watching.

Ol’ South for Late-Night Food

Besides being winners, one thing that all the places above have in common is closing time. After Alissa and Eric serve you drinks all night, you may have mad munchies on the way home. That’s where Ol’ South Pancake House (1509 S University Dr, Fort Worth, 817-336-0311) comes in. They are open 24/7 every day, all year, every year, including at 3am when you really need some coffee. And a German pancake. Or a patty melt (add avocado, trust us).

Who Else for What?

It’s all happening! From dart tournaments and trivia nights to football-watching and Halloween parties, take a moment to check out what our other On the Town winners are up to. For the complete list of this year’s Readers’ Choice winners from Good Grub, look for this Last Call column on FWWeekly.com in the Eats & Drinks drop-down

Ate Days of Winning Grub

This time last week, we were losing our minds, what with Best Of 2025 having just hit the stands. Our annual special edition was a hit, and our team of critics had much to say. You can read their choices in the Good Grub section of Best Of 2025 at FWWeekly.com. While you, our readers, made your voices heard by nominating your local favorites, our Readers’ Choices never come with blurbs — how would we know what to write about until all the ballots have been counted? How would we know what to say when our critics might not agree with what our readers have chosen? Just fluff? No thanks. Anyway, we’ll remedy that today and throughout October, because a lot of your choices were aces.

Eduardo’s for Best Bakery

Eduardo’s Pastry Kitchen (5950 River Oaks Blvd, Fort Worth, 214-531-4830) specializes in cheesecakes, cookies, and cupcakes and is open Tue-Sat. Items tend to sell out quickly, so be sure to follow him on Facebook.com/EduardoPastryKitchen for the latest updates.

Kincaid’s for Best Burgers

Kincaid’s (five area locations) uses all-natural, never-frozen USDA Choice beef, ground fresh daily. The burgers are hand-formed and cooked to order. As we once described it, “What an indisputably great burger.” Find the one nearest you at KincaidsHamburgers.com.

Our Taphouse for Best Empanadas

You guys really went wild for the Jalapeno Popper Empanadas at Our Taphouse (1001 Bryan Av, Fort Worth, 682-224-0431), where there’s a wide selection of craft beers and pub food, plus various specials, such as these popular empanadas served with their award-winning salsa.

Panther City for Best Barbecue Panther City BBQ (201 E Hattie St, Fort Worth, 682-250-4464) not only does Taco Tuesday

Salsa Limón’s El Campeón is a barbacoa burrito served in a large flour tortilla with rice, refried beans, onion, cilantro, a fried egg, cheese, crema, avocado, and lime.

specials but also has football watch parties. For special menu offerings, follow them at Facebook. com/817PantherCityBBQ.

Press Café for Best Brunch

Press Café (4801 Edwards Ranch Rd, Ste 105, Fort Worth, 817-570-6002) offers a menu that matches the casual and healthy lifestyle of the Trinity Trails where it is located. The Day Break omelet ($18), with natural turkey, cheddar, spinach, and avocado salsa and served with fresh fruit, is on point with that aim. Brunch is served every 7am-2pm Sat-Sun.

Salsa Limón for Best Burrito

Salsa Limón (five area locations) serves an authentic, fresh burrito for $11.35, filled with rice, refried beans, onion, cilantro, and lime, plus your choice of meats, all wrapped in a large tortilla. For a burrito that really shines, the El Campeón ($13.95) is a barbacoa burrito in a large flour tortilla with rice, refried beans, onions, cilantro, a fried egg, cheese, crema, avocado, and lime.

Terrebonne’s for Best Cajun Food

Terrebonne’s Restaurant & Bar (7914 Camp Bowie West, Fort Worth, 682-978-8361) is an authentic Louisiana Cajun restaurant, bar, and market serving a variety of seafood dishes, including boiled and fried seafood, oysters, and crab. They recently welcomed Joe Rosario as the new head chef. A proud Fort Worth native with 22 years in the hospitality industry, he has honed his craft at some of the area’s most respected establishments, including Reata, River Ranch Stockyards, and, most recently, James Provisions.

Yogi’s

for Best Breakfast

Yogi’s Bagel Cafe (2710 S Hulen St, Fort Worth, 817921-4500) has been a neighborhood tradition since 1997 and boasts a storefront filled with a variety of bagels and a chalkboard full of creative ways to enjoy them. This popular and often crowded deli aims to satisfy even the most finicky palates with an extensive breakfast and lunch menu, whether your tastes run to lox or chilaquiles. Or maybe try the crispy fried chicken served over creamy cheese grits, topped with two poached eggs and chipotle hollandaise.

Who Else for What?

Glad you asked. As the cliche goes, a picture is worth, well, a lot. Take a moment to check out all the winners on Instagram, home to many tasty pictures. For the complete list of this year’s Readers’ Choice winners from Good Grub, look for this Ate Days column on FWWeekly.com in the Calendar drop-down