No. The folks at The Onion are not buying the Weekly. They did, however, go back to publishing print not too long ago. Just like us, they are very much alive and well — and thankfully so. We all need a good laugh these days. Visit TheOnion.com for the latest spoof on current events, and enjoy their vast array of memes at Facebook.com/TheOnion.
And, just like them, we’ve got jokes. This includes weekly offerings from the area’s newest comedy club, Big Laugh, Editor Anthony Mariani’s smart commentary on local breaking news that is incredibly true, and our calendar editor’s smartassery in general. Mariani’s latest #StrangeButTrue coverage happened last weekend when a new local joint offering halal meat scared half of Keller (“Frightened Trolls Target Keller’s Burger Vault,” Mar 27, 2026).
What’s not a joke? Our love for our community and the effort to reach you all with the latest coverage of news, arts and culture, local music, events, eats, drinks, and classifieds.
ABOUT THE WEEKLY
Since 1996, Fort Worth Weekly has provided a vibrant alternative to North Texas’s often timid mainstream media outlets by offering incisive, irreverent reportage that keeps readers well informed and the powers-that-be worried.
The Weekly showcases local culture every week through profiles, preview stories and listings, and reviews. Our annual Best Of issue features businesses and people chosen by our critics and readers as the best across multiple industries. They’re covered in our sections Getting & Spending, People & Places, Arts & Culture, Good Grub, On the Town, Live Music, and Classifieds.
On a semiannual basis, we develop a ballot for our Music Awards that encompasses a wide range of local genres. The ceremony celebrating the 2025 winners was just this Sunday. Read all about it in our Music section this week.
Over the decades, our stories have helped expose the corruption that brought down MCI Worldcom, sparked investigations into an alleged high-society pedophile, and afforded justice to victims of human trafficking, corporate racism, and government-sanctioned pollution. For our efforts, we’ve won dozens of journalism awards, including from the press clubs of Dallas, Houston, and Arkansas, and from the national Association of Alternative Newsmedia. The Weekly makes a difference.
Along with our weekly print publication on Wednesdays, which is always FREE for the taking at a stand near you, we serve up biweekly email newsletters, ongoing online articles, and tons of social media posts. You should be getting it every week.
UPCOMING SPECIAL ISSUES
Our next two special issues are Earth Day 420 on Wed, Apr 15, and Summertime 2026 on Wed, May 20. With all the recent changes to the marijuana laws and the ban on smokable THC products that just went into effect, boy, do we have stories to tell.
As for Summertime 2026, with the warm weather solidly upon us, we’ll all be in search of a good time. This glossy-covered, staple-bound magazine-style issue will be the go-to for our readers for the season. From family-friendly fun, patio dining, and drink specials to staycation ideas, sports camps, and more, it’s a little something for everyone. For maximum party planning, it hits the stands on Wed, May 20, a full week before Memorial Day Weekend. As with all of our special issues, this will deadline on Monday instead of Tuesday. Business owners, get with your Weekly rep before Fri, May 15.
If you have thoughts, feelings, comments, concerns, or suggestions — or want to book space (hey, who are we to stop you?) — we’d love to hear about it. Start by emailing Marketing@fwweekly.com, and we’ll put you in touch with the right person.
