Hero of the Week! ABC News reporter Martha Raddatz

This week's Hero is an ABC News reporter who stood up to an habitual liar. The man is known for repeating his lies in a public forum until people believe them to be true. As the old adage goes, if you say something enough, you'll believe it to be true, and you'll get others to believe it, too. Fortunately, today's hero was having none of it. Call out someone telling lies- you'll also be a hero.  

ABC NEWS REPORTER QUESTIONS TEXAS GOV. GREG ABBOTT OVER BIDEN BORDER CLAIMS

Dec. 20, 2022

ABC News reporter Martha Raddatz called out Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) and two other prominent Republicans for sending a “message” to migrants on the security of the U.S.-Mexico border. 

“I don’t think I’ve ever heard President Joe Biden say ‘We have an open border, come on over,’” Raddatz said. "But people I have heard say it are you, are former President Trump, Ron DeSantis. That message reverberates in Mexico and beyond."

Part 2: Enjoyable DVD: Mike Henry in "Tarzan and the Great River"

In yesterday's blog, I highlighted a super-handsome actor named Mike Henry who in my opinion made the Perfect Tarzan. I speak as a fan of Tarzan in comic books and Edgar Rice-Burroughs novels. In the 1960s, Mike made three Tarzan movies that were shown in theaters and are all on DVD now. So, in today's blog,  you'll read about one of the films we just enjoyed called "Tarzan and the Great River." You'll also learn how the filmmakers used footage of African animals to make the jungle scenes more interesting. 

ABOUT THE FILM: "Tarzan and the Great River":  In Brazil, Dr. Ann Philips tries to inoculate the superstitious natives against an epidemic. The murderous Jaguar Men oppose the intrusion. The natives take heart when the riverboat captain's helper Pepe volunteers for the first shot.

INTERESTING TAKE-  This series of Tarzan films reimagines the character and gives him an interesting side. He's come out of the African jungles and become somewhat of a globe-trotting superspy,- who is equally at ease in a suit or a loincloth. In this film, he goes to the Amazon jungles to deal with a superstitious and murderous cult-like tribe. 

FILMMAKER TOOK LIBERTIES DEPICTING WILD ANIMALS  

 Side note- - As we were watching the movie, set in the Amazon, we noticed Lions and Hippos. Those animals are native to Africa.  In the Amazon, there are no lions, only Jaguars, Puma and a few other types of wild cats.  I did, however,  learn that hippos were "imported" to the Amazon years after the film was made and today there is a single colony of hippos in the Amazon rainforest.

BOTTOM LINE:     The story was good, but Mike Henry's performance (and the actor himself, who is super-hot) made it worth watching. It's a shame that he turned down the role of the television series Tarzan, which was later taken by Ron Ely. I liked Mike Henry's characterization of Tarzan in this film. 

(Photo: Actor Mike Henry (left) as Tarzan in 1967. Credit: Paramount Pictures)

DETAILS - The movie was 88 minutes, and it was just enough (Movies today would do better if they were as short).  

Part 1: Who Was Handsome Actor Mike Henry in 3 Tarzan Films?

Since I was a teenager, I've been a fan of Tarzan in comic books and Edgar Rice-Burroughs novels. I remember watching Ron Ely on television in the 1970s. But I recently discovered who preceded Ely. An actor named Mike Henry came before and he more closely resembled the character of Tarzan with his jet-black hair and rippling muscles, and he's incredibly handsome. I learned he made three Tarzan movies shown in theaters and they are all on DVD now. So, in today's blog, you'll learn about Mike Henry (who passed in 2021). In tomorrow's Blog you'll read about one of the films  we just enjoyed called "Tarzan and the Great River." 

(Photo: Mike Henry as Tarzan, 1967 in Tarzan and the Great River. Cr: Paramount Pictures). 

WHO IS MIKE HENRY? Michael Dennis Henry was born August 15th, 1936. He was an athletic professional football player at the time he entered the movies. He played for the Pittsburgh Steelers (1958-61) and the Los Angeles Rams (1962-64). During part of that time (1961-64) he was under contract with Warner Brothers and played a variety of bit parts (TV's Surfside 6 (1960), Hawaiian Eye (1959), Cheyenne (1955) & the movie, Spencer's Mountain (1963)). 

HOW DID HE BECOME TARZAN?  He earned the role of Tarzan when series producer, Sy Weintraub began looking for a "younger Burt Lancaster" type, anticipating not only more Tarzan movies but a TV series as well. Weintraub was a Rams fan and had seen a TV documentary about them called Men from the Boys, produced by and featuring Mike Henry. Mike only made three Tarzan movies. 

WHAT DID HE DEAL WITH MAKING TARZAN FILMS?  He suffered animal bites, food poisoning, infections, and impossible work schedules in Mexico and especially Brazil.  During his short tenure as Tarzan, Mike was bitten in the face by a chimp and had to have his chin sewn up with twenty stitches.    Just before his second Tarzan release in 1967 he was signed as Sgt. Kowalski in John Wayne's The Green Berets (1968). 

(Photo: Mike Henry as Tarzan, 1967 in Tarzan and the Great River. Cr: Paramount Pictures).

TURNED DOWN THE TARZAN TV SERIES: After completing his third Tarzan film, Mike Henry turned down the TV series and sued the producer for maltreatment, abuse, and working conditions detrimental to his health and welfare. Ron Ely starred in the subsequent series.

OTHER THINGS HE'S KNOWN FOR:  Mike started acting in 1957, and his last known project was in 1988 in television's "The New Gidget." In addition to 3 Tarzan movies, he appeared in well-known films like Smokey and the Bandit 1, 2 and 3, Outrageous Fortune, and the Longest Yard. He also appeared in many hit television shows like "The Bob Newhart Show,"  "The New Dick Van Dyke Show," "Ozzie and Harriet," "General Hospital," "Daniel Boone," "Fantasy Island," "M*A*S*H" and many others. 

Dallas Trip #7: Historic Fort Worth: Best Cookie Place, Wyatt Earp’s Star

I always like to end my travels on a good note, so after Alex and I toured historic downtown Fort Worth, we found a Nestles Toll House Cookie restaurant. I also learned that my hero, Wyatt Earp has a star of fame in Ft. Worth.

It’s the Nestle Toll House in Sundance Square. It’s located at 124 East 4^th Street. They only really sold cookies and beverages, but that was perfect. After walking around for a couple of hours and taking in the history of the city, sugar was much in need. When you visit Fort Worth, be sure to stop there. The cookies are well-worth the stop!   

(Photo right:  After Ft. Worth, Alex was ready for dinner)

WYATT EARP’S STAR OF FAME – One place we didn’t get to visit was the stockyards in Fort Worth. I later learned that’s where Wyatt Earp is honored with a star on the Texas Trail of Fame.  His star is located in the front of the Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame.

WHAT IS THE TEXAS TRAIL OF FAME? The Texas Trail of Fame was established in 1997 to honor those who have made a significant contribution to our western way of life. Throughout the walkways of the Fort Worth National Historic District, bronze inlaid markers were placed in honor of their achievements.

WYATT’S BIO IN THE HALL OF FAME – The hall of fame has an on-line presence, and includes the following bio for Wyatt:  Wyatt Earp was a farmer, lawman, gunfighter, politician, gambler, saloon keeper, sports enthusiast and rancher. But it was as a lawman that he gained his greatest fame. Credited with cleaning up Dodge City, Kansas, he eventually settled into what he hoped would be a peaceful life in Tombstone, Arizona. Once there, Wyatt, along with his brothers Virgil and Morgan, who held various law enforcement positions (his brother James was there, too) clashed with a gang of outlaw cowboys who threatened to kill the Earp brothers. The conflict came to a head on Oct. 26, 1881 during the gunfight near the O.K.Corral.

 

New Book "Pets and the Afterlife 4: Messages from Spirit Cats” Debuts at #1 on Amazon

Today is a BIG day for me. My 10th book publishes, and it already hit #1 on Amazon pre-orders! Here's the story 

New Book "Pets and the Afterlife 4: Messages from Spirit Cats” Debuts at #1 on Amazon

WASHINGTON, DC -- Best-selling and award-winning author and pet medium Rob Gutro’s tenth book, "Pets and the Afterlife 4: Messages from Spirit Cats," published on January 10, 2023. While on Kindle pre-order, the book already reached #1 on Amazon under the Pet Grief category.

This fourth volume in pet medium Rob’s “Pets and the Afterlife series” of books focuses solely on communications from cats in the afterlife. Readers will learn how cats communicate from spirit and learn about the many signs you can look for from their own cats. In addition, there is a special chapter by a licensed professional on how to cope with loss and grief. Through personal stories, pet parents relate how their cats in spirit gave them signs and messages either directly or through Rob’s communications.  

"I found Rob in a time of great mourning after losing my sweet cat, Draik,” said Vann D., one of the pet parents in the book. “I was desperate for closure and Rob's understanding of the signs my boy was sending brought me enough relief to be able to move forward and know he was still with me. I can't thank him enough for this peace of mind and reconnection to my baby."

 

He is also a paranormal investigator with the Inspired Ghost Tracking group, and as a career scientist he explains the paranormal in terms of energy. He is a pet parent and has volunteered with animal rescues for many years. He also gives fundraising lectures for rescues based on his books. Rob maintains a weekly blog and social media pages, and provides pet spirit readings via email. Details can be found on his website: www.robgutro.com.  

His “Pets and the Afterlife 3: Messages from Spirit Dogs” book was named one of BookAuthority’s best books on grief and loss in 2021 and in 2022 and was a #1 Amazon seller. His “Ghosts of the Bird Cage Theatre” also hit #1 on Amazon in 2022. All ten of Rob’s true paranormal books have all attained best-seller status on Amazon and can be found in paperback and E-book at: http://tinyurl.com/hp92st7.    

 

The author has been featured in the Washington Post, MSNBC, WBZ Newsradio Boston, "Coast to Coast AM" syndicated radio, Ghost Chronicles Radio, Haunted Road Media, and many paranormal programs in the U.S., U.K., Canada and Ireland. His website lists appearances and interviews.

  

Website: www.robgutro.com or www.petspirits.com     

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Amazon Author Page:  https://www.amazon.com/Rob-Gutro/e/B003UNTASW

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robgutro_author/

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Rob Gutro, Author, Rgutro@gmail.com

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Dallas Trip #6: Historic Fort Worth: Famous 1880s Gunfighters, A Grand Hotel

In today’s blog about my visit to historic Fort Worth, Texas with my friend Alex, we’ll look at a famous hotel during the days of the wild west, and some famous Old West figures who visited the city in the 1880s. You’ll even learn about the city’s nickname.

A GRAND HOTEL – Back in 1878, a hotel called the “El Paso” opened in downtown Fort Worth. It was three stories high and gas-lit. It featured a telephone (a luxury then) and a billiard room. It was a major meeting place for city leaders, businessmen, visitors, actors, and gamblers. There was even a stagecoach to take patrons to the local railroad that headed west to Yuma, Arizona.

Over the years, the hotel changed its name to the “Pickwick” and later the “Delaware.” It was demolished in 1911. In the 7-story “Westbrook” hotel was constructed. In the lobby, there was a sculpture that was 
named “Golden Goddess” because many oil deals took place around it. In 1978, the sculpture was moved to the nearby Petroleum Club, and the “Westbrook” was also torn down.

FORT WORTH’S 1880s NICKNAME – During the days of the wild west, the city was known as the “Queen City of the Prairies.”

FAMOUS 1880s FIGURES VISITED – Those who know me, know that I’ve traveled around the U.S. to visit cities where Wyatt Earp, Doc John Holliday and Bat Masterson visited, as I am totally enamored with them. So, it was appropriate that I finally made it to Fort Worth because both of them had visited the city!  They visited Luke Short’s Casino (which was in yesterday’s blog)

 

Idiot of the Week: Dr. Jacquelyn Starer, arrested, facing felony charges for Jan. 6 insurrection

This weekend's Idiot of the Week is timely- since it's 2 days after the horrible anniversary of the Insurrection on the Capitol. Every single insurrectionist deserves their Idiot of the Week spotlight and this one is a DOCTOR, who should have known better, but even people as smart as doctors can still be politically idiotic and fall for lies enough to break the law in a major way (and faces a LOT of charges). This idiot lost her job, and rightfully so. Hope she enjoys prison. Here's the idiot's story:

(Photo: Jacquelyn Starer, in police body-worn camera footage, striking a Metropolitan Police Department officer inside the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to the FBI. FBI)

Mass. doctor arrested, facing felony charges in connection with Jan. 6 insurrection

Dr. Jacquelyn Starer, 68, of Ashland, is accused of assaulting a police officer, among other charges, during last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol.

By Dialynn Dwyer, Boston.com, December 20, 2022

A Massachusetts doctor who worked at Brigham and Women’s Faulkner Hospital was arrested Tuesday by the FBI and is facing multiple felony charges in connection with the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.

Dr. Jacquelyn Starer, 68, of Ashland, has been charged in a criminal complaint, filed in the District of Columbia, with civil disorder; assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers; entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds; disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds; and engaging in physical violence in a restricted building or grounds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.

Starer is accused of illegally entering the Capitol grounds and going into the building through the East Rotunda. Body cameras worn by Metropolitan Police Department officers showed the Massachusetts woman approach officers inside the Capitol around 2:59 p.m. on Jan. 6, 2021, punching one of them in the head shortly after, according to prosecutors.

According to investigators, Starer appeared to have been affected by a chemical irritant during an altercation as officers attempted to prevent the rioters from getting through the entrance behind them.

Surveillance video then allegedly showed Starer leaving the Capitol just after 3 p.m.

In response to a request for comment, a spokesperson for Brigham and Women’s Hospital said Starer, who was employed at Faulkner Hospital, is no longer an employee.

“Per hospital policy, the only information we are able to share is employment status,” the statement read. “This individual was a per diem employee who is no longer active at our organization.”

According to the Brigham and Women’s physician directory, Starer was associated with the Addiction Recovery Program at Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain.

Starer is expected to make her initial court appearance Tuesday in Massachusetts, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Good News! LEARN ABOUT: 7 Passed Laws That Help Everyone!

I put a LOT of work and research into today's blog to make it easy for YOU to understand 7 helpful pieces of legislation that were passed over the last 2 years.    **PLEASE Take the time to read this and share it** 

    This is how the government is supposed to work. Both sides coming together to make things happen to benefit the people throughout the country.   Today's GOOD NEWS blog is a list of them, followed by a summary of what they DO! - 

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According to NBC News,  President Biden has racked up more bipartisan legislative victories than nearly anyone expected two years ago. 

The list includes: 

1) Infrastructure Package  

2) CHIPS and Science Act, 

3) Large Expansion of Veterans Benefits in the PACT Act, 

4) Reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, 

5) Bipartisan Safer Communities Act 

6) Postal Service Reform Act 

7) Respect for Marriage Act

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WHAT DOES IT DO / WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS? 

1) Infrastructure Law- It makes our communities safer and our infrastructure more resilient to the impacts of climate change and cyber-attacks, with an investment of over $50 billion to protect against droughts, heat, floods and wildfires, in addition to a major investment in weatherization. new roads, bridges and other construction projects, basic materials, industrials and transportation.  it will add on average 1.5 million jobs per year for the next 10 years. 

2) The CHIPS and Science Act -  Lower Costs, Create Jobs, Strengthen Supply Chains, and Counter China. It has strengthened American manufacturing, supply chains, and national security, and invest in research and development, science and technology, and the workforce of the future to keep the United States the leader in the industries of tomorrow, including nanotechnology, clean energy, quantum computing, and artificial intelligence.

3) The PACT Act and Veterans Benefits- President Biden has signed into law over 25 bipartisan bills that address some of the most important issues facing veterans today, including the landmark PACT Act to address toxic exposures. On education, housing, and health care 

A) Since enactment, more than 137,000 toxic exposure-related claims have been filed and more veterans are now eligible for health care.

B) 31 new clinical sites will be opened and more providers hired to deliver the care. 

C) The Department of Defense (DOD) also announced updates to its policies related to burn pits – thereby decreasing exposure for troops in the future. 

D)  VA awarded $52 million in grants for 80 community-based organizations to deliver or coordinate suicide prevention programs and services for veterans and their family members. E) In July, 2022 the 988 Veterans Crisis Line went live to provide veterans and their loved ones an easy to remember number to help veterans in crisis.

F) The number of veterans experiencing homelessness declined by 11% between 2020 and 2022 – the largest decline in the last five years 

G)  The U.S.is on track to permanently house 38,000 veterans in 2022 alone.

H)  VA awarded $130 million to support programs to help veterans and their families find stable housing.**

4) Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act - Biden wrote and championed the groundbreaking Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) as a U.S. Senator, landmark legislation that first passed in 1994.  In the nearly three decades since, he has worked with Members of Congress from both parties to pass legislation to renew and strengthen VAWA three times: in 2000, 2005, and 2013.

A) Increased funding for domestic violence and sexual assault services 

B) Reformed the military justice system to address sexual assault, harassment, and related crimes 

C) Ended forced arbitration for sexual assault and harassment

D) Directed action to protect students from campus sexual assault. 

E) Increased resources for survivors of crime, including gender-based violence. 

F) Prioritized the crisis of Missing or Murdered Indigenous People, including gender-based violence. 

G) Strengthened regional leadership on violence against Indigenous women and girls.

5) the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act  A) the first major legislation to address gun violence in nearly three decades B) New Innovation Agenda Will Electrify Homes, Businesses, and Transportation  C) Lower Energy Bills D)  Achieve Climate Goals

6) the Postal Service Reform Act - establishes the Postal Service Health Benefits Program, repeals the prefunding requirement related to Postal retirement benefits, makes reforms to nonpostal and postal services, among other things. 

 7)  Respect for Marriage Act - A) will give peace of mind to millions of LGBTQI+ and interracial couples who are now guaranteed the rights and protections to which they and their children are entitled. B) Establishes statutory authority for same-sex and interracial marriages and repeals provisions of law that once prevented any State or territory from being required to give effect to a same-sex marriage from another State or territory. C) The act allows the Department of Justice to bring a civil action and establishes a private right of action for violations.

Dallas Trip #5: Historic Fort Worth: Wild West’s Luke Short and 2 Famous 1880s Landmarks

 In today's blog about historic Fort Worth, you'll learn about Luke Short, a famous historic gunfighter from the 1880s Old West, and the casino and Saloon he frequented in the city.    

WHO WAS LUKE SHORT? - 

Luke Lamar Short was an American Old West gunfighter, cowboy, U.S. Army scout, dispatch rider, gambler, boxing promoter, and saloon owner. He survived numerous gunfights, the most famous of which were against Charlie Storms in Tombstone, Arizona Territory and his gunfight against Jim Courtright in Fort Worth, Texas.

The 1880s WHITE ELEPHANT SALOON - Now called the Morris and Conn buildings, back in the 1880s, this structure was a  notorious Wild West watering hole known as the “White Elephant Saloon.” Long-Hair Jim Courtwright who had been both Federal and City Marshall here was shot and killed by Gambler-King Luke Short, February 8, 1887 at the doorway to Miss Ella Blackwell's Shooting Gallery just north of the White Elephant Saloon. Some said Short was faster than the usually quick-draw Courtwright. Police reported a jammed cylinder on Courtwright's pistol.

 THE OLD DOMINO GAMING HOUSE - What is now called the "Domino Building" was once Fort Worth's "Buck's Domino Parlor Gaming House." It was very popular in the late 1800s, and had a number of famous visitors. Three such visitors were Butch Cassidy, the Sundance Kid and Luke Short.

 

 

 

 

Dallas Trip #4: Historic Fort Worth: Historic Shoe Store and Famous Majestic Theatre

 Today's blog continues the tour of historic downtown Fort Worth, Texas. Two of the buildings are an historic shoe store and an old theatre. Both maintain their appearance as they did when they were constructed. You'll learn about them, and why we went to Fort Worth instead of staying in Dallas. You may be surprised. 

THE HISTORIC SHOE STORE - This is an example of early 20th-century architecture in Fort Worth. The original interior is intact. For many years, it was the home of Solomon's Juvenile Shoe Store. Today, the Red Goose Saloon occupies both floors of the early Fort Worth retail structure- but the outside was kept historically intact.

 This is a prime location for a restaurant/bar because it is situated in a retail strip just south of the Renaissance Worthington Hotel and next door to Reata at Sundance Square. 

(Photo: Rob and Alex pause across from the historic shoe store)

WHY FORT WORTH INSTEAD OF DALLAS?  The reason my friend Alex suggested Fort Worth over Dallas, where I was staying was that the only "big" attraction was the site where President Kennedy was assassinated, and that was far too negative for me. If you google "things to do in Dallas" - the top 5 are all tied into that event. Alex said there was much more in Fort Worth and there was!  

THE MAJESTIC THEATRE & ITS CLAIM TO HOLLYWOOD FAME - This theatre is long gone, but we saw the historic marker for it because of its claim to fame.  This 1910 theatre was also the site where Ginger Rogers (known for dancing with Fred Astaire in many films) won a dance contest- that started her film career! 

   Located at the corner of Commerce Street and E. 10th Street, the Majestic Theatre opened on November 28, 1911. It was refurbished and reopened on May 24, 1940. The theatre closed in 1953 and was demolished in 1970.

Dallas Trip #3: Historic Fort Worth: The First Bank, 1872

Today's blog is a continuation of the trip to historic downtown Fort Worth, Texas, that I took with my friend Alex in November.  The first picture is outside of a breakfast place in Dallas, but the rest of the blog is about the first bank in Fort Worth... so take a walk into history in today's blog. 

FORT WORTH'S FIRST BANK - The First Bank of 1872 was "Tidball & Wilson" Established by Thomas A. Tidball and John B. Wilson. It was the first bank founded in Fort Worth, Texas, and we found its location.

HOW WAS THE BANK FOUNDED?  According to Geneology Magazine, in 1872, Thomas Tidball left Missouri and took up his residence in Fort Worth, where he lived until his death, on the 26th of October, 1899. In 1873 he formed a partnership with J. B. Wilson, and the two began the business of banking. 

WHAT WAS FORT WORTH LIKE IN 1872-73? At that time, Fort Worth had no railroads, was a mere inland country village and this country was very sparsely settled, there being only a few houses between Fort Worth and Dallas. It was, however, being rapidly developed, and he saw the needs of the country as well as its future possibilities. His partner, Mr. Wilson, in a very short time was compelled to return to Virginia by reason of the death of his father, and the management of the banking business devolved solely on Mr. Tidball. His management was very successful.

WHERE IS IT LOCATED?  The marker is in Fort Worth, Texas, in Tarrant County. The marker is located on Houston Street, on the left when traveling south. This bronze plaque is affixed to the building that used to house Joe Daiches Jewelers. The jewelry store went out of business and was replaced by a coffee shop. To look at the building you would never know it was where a bank stood. However, I think that the original building was razed and the current building was constructed mid-20th century... but that's a guess.  

NEXT: Another Famous landmark in historic Fort Worth 

Dallas Trip #2: Historic Fort Worth: Square and Chisolm Trail Mural

 In today's blog, you'll read about another part of my short trip to NW Dallas and my visit with my friend Alex. We hadn't seen each other in many years, and it was great to catch up. Alex suggested a drive to Fort Worth, so we headed there, and I found some cool connections to Old West characters I love. I'll get to the history in the next blog or two, but today's blog is about a cool downtown square decorated for Christmas that we found and a huge mural that faces it.

SUNDANCE SQUARE - Alex and I found Sundance Square in the heart of the historic district and it was all decked out for Christmas, complete with a christmas tree. Sundance Square is a pedestrian-friendly downtown district packed with clothing chains, Western-wear shops, steakhouses and sports bars. It's also known as an entertainment hub, with small theaters, events and concerts at Sundance Square Plaza, and the Bass Performance Hall, staging opera, ballet and classical music. Nearby Fort Worth Water Gardens is a serene park with pools and waterfalls. 

(Photo: View of the Chisolm Trail mural on one side of Sundance Square - Cr; Rob G.) 

THE CHISOLM TRAIL MURAL -  Downtown's most iconic public art, the Chisholm Trail Mural located at the corner of Main and 3rd Streets, serves as a reminder of Fort Worth's rich cultural roots. This three-story Richard Haas trompe l’oeil mural spans the 1908 Jett Building’s southern facade in Sundance Square. The 1988 mural commemorates the Fort Worth segment of The Chisholm Trail cattle drives of 1867-1875.

 

(Photo: The Chisolm Trail Mural. Credit: https://www.fortworth.com/listings/chisholm-trail-mural/5935/) 

EXTRA (DALLAS) PIC BELOW - The photo at the bottom of this blog is one of the huge houses near the Dallas Love Field airport where I flew in at night. The GPS App took me through the most wealthy section of Dallas (unbeknownst to me) and I saw the most amazing residential christmas light displays!)

NEXT: A look at some of the historic sites around the downtown area.