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The Last Picture Show: Coyote Drive-In fading to black
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· August 18, 2026
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Key points The drive-in has welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests since opening in 2013. Coyote Drive-In is set to close on Labor Day, September 7.
Coyote Drive-In is set to close on Labor Day, September 7. The final night of operation marks the end of a run that lasted longer than expected. The closure is related to the Panther Island project, which is reaching a major construction milestone.
Work on two new canals and a park is expected to begin this fall. The drive-in has welcomed hundreds of thousands of guests since opening in 2013. Its lease with the Tarrant Regional Water District is concluding as originally agreed.
Further details about the closure and the project are available. 16 billion effort to reroute the Trinity River.
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Category: arts Published: August 18, 2026 Source: Fort Worth Report Reading time: 1 min
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