Ella Gonzales

Fort Worth

Service Journalist Reporter at Fort Worth Star-Telegram

Articles

New Thai restaurant on Magnolia Street brings the 'ko' to Cowtown

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

Magnolia Street has a new snazzy Thai restaurant on the block. Ko Thai is a new two-story restaurant on Magnolia Street with traditional Thai dishes but also specialty items curated towards the southside culture of Fort Worth. From the owners of Koracha Thai in Benbrook, Joy Theepaka and "Nick" Thana Pornin thought they would bring the Ko (cow) to Cowtown. "We could have gone to Dallas, but Fort Worth doesn't have any Thai food," Theepaka said.
New Thai restaurant on Magnolia Street brings the ‘ko’ to Cowtown

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

Magnolia Street has a new snazzy Thai restaurant on the block. Ko Thai is a new two-story restaurant on Magnolia Street with traditional Thai dishes but also specialty items curated towards the southside culture of Fort Worth. Co-owners Nick Thana Pornin, left, and Theepaka Joy are photographed in the main dining room at the new Ko Thai restaurant on Magnolia Avenue in Fort Worth on Tuesday, April 29, 2025.
Can you pass a U.S. citizenship test? Take this civics quiz

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

To become an American citizen, naturalization applicants must pass both an English language test and a U.S. civics test. The U.S. civics test consists of 10 questions, and an applicant needs to get at least six correct to pass. The English language test is based on the applicant's ability to read, write, speak, and understand words in ordinary usage. Naturalization applicants get two chances for each test.
That bird keeping you up at night is a native Texas species

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

The northern mockingbird trills almost endlessly and masterfully and amazingly mimics the songs of about 50 other birds and even music and machinery. MCT Waking up to birds chirping can be relaxing. Waking up to a bird squawking in the middle of the night- well that's just irritating. If you live in Fort Worth, you have most likely had this experience. At least, some folks who talked about it online sure have.
That bird keeping you up at night is a native Texas species - here’s why it’s singing

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

Waking up to birds chirping can be relaxing. Waking up to a bird squawking in the middle of the night– well that’s just irritating. If you live in Fort Worth, you have most likely had this experience. At least, some folks who talked about it online sure have. “First there was an owl that didn’t bother me at all and then a bird came and started making different sounds constantly,” says a Quora user.
Meet the robots that work in North Texas

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

Did you know there are thousands of employed robots in the Dallas Fort Worth metroplex? This may raise an eyebrow, but think less "Terminator" and more "WALL-E."RobotLAB offers a diverse range of robotic solutions tailored to streamline operations, enhance efficiency, and automate repetitive tasks across various industries. One of the company's headquarters is in Southlake.
When are flags allowed to be ordered at half-staff? What the law says

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

If you were driving around last week and noticed flags lowered to half-staff, it was in honor of head of the Catholic Church Pope Francis, who died April 21 at the age of 88 from a stroke. People may think U.S. flags only get lowered in honor of U.S. citizens. However, the pope was from Argentina and passed away in Vatican City. President Donald Trump ordered the flags to be lowered for Pope Francis' passing as a "mark of respect," according to the White House proclamation.
This iconic downtown Fort Worth building will be home to a new Mexican restaurant

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

Beverly's Downtown is expected to open in the basement of the Hogan Building in downtown Fort Worth later this year. This new elevated dining experience from the owners of Cousins BBQ will bring a bold and fresh take on Mexican cuisine. Downtown Fort Worth already has its fair share of upscale restaurants, but few options for Mexican food - a staple here in Texas.
This iconic downtown Fort Worth building will be home to a new Mexican restaurant

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Ella Gonzales

Beverly’s Downtown is expected to open in the basement of the Hogan Building in downtown Fort Worth later this year. This new elevated dining experience from the owners of Cousins BBQ will bring a bold and fresh take on Mexican cuisine. Downtown Fort Worth already has its fair share of upscale restaurants, but few options for Mexican food – a staple here in Texas.
Where to get a free pretzel

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | Ella Gonzales

Saturday April 26 is National Pretzel Day. To celebrate, why not indulge in a soft, chewy and buttery pretzel for free? Here are the deals you can get in Dallas-Fort Worth. 4 DAYS UNTIL NATIONAL PRETZEL DAY!- Auntie Anne's (@AuntieAnnes) April 22, 2025Where to get a free pretzel Wetzel's Pretzels Auntie Anne's One large original or cinnamon sugar pretzel for free for members with the app (if you don't have it, you can download it here). No purchase necessary. Limit one per person.