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The Run Down: These 5 articles determine Fort Worth's cheapest shopping spots

This collection of Star-Telegram stories uncovers where to get the most shopping deals in Fort Worth, from the lowest prices on school supplies to the best deals on groceries for special occasions.

Read the stories below.

Roma tomatoes for a whopping $0.98 per pound at H-E-B on 3451 Heritage Trace Pkwy in Fort Worth on March 26, 2025. This is the second best deal for Roma tomatoes in town, behind Aldi at $0.89 a pop. By Ella Gonzales

WE CHECKED PRICES AT 6 FORT WORTH GROCERY STORES TO FIND THE BEST VALUES

We found the cheapest Fort Worth grocery store so you don’t have to. | Published March 31, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

Sweet potatoes at H-E-B on May 7, 2025. By Ella Gonzales

WE CHECKED PRODUCE PRICES AT SEVEN FORT WORTH GROCERY STORES TO FIND THE BEST VALUE

Ahead of summer, it’s important to know where you can find good deals on fruits and veggies. | Published May 23, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

Grocers prepare for Fourth of July with festive decor and food selections. Fourth of July bouquets at Tom Thumb on June 24, 2025 in Fort Worth. By Ella Gonzales

WE FOUND THE CHEAPEST FORT WORTH GROCERY STORE FOR JULY FOURTH COOKOUT SHOPPING

Where’s the cheapest place to buy hot dogs, watermelon and beer? We shopped at seven different stores to find out. | Published June 27, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

Back-to-school section at a Fort Worth Dollar Tree on July 23, 2025. By Ella Gonzales

WHERE TO GO IN FORT WORTH FOR THE CHEAPEST SCHOOL SUPPLIES THIS YEAR

The back-to-school season can add up. Let us help you make it easier and cheaper. | Published July 25, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

Peanut butter options at H-E-B in Fort Worth on Aug. 14, 2025. By Ella Gonzales

WE FOUND THE CHEAPEST FORT WORTH STORE FOR SCHOOL LUNCH AND BREAKFAST ITEMS

Back-to-school season is here, which, for parents, also means packing lunches.While Fort Worth’s Independent School District does provide lunch in school cafeterias, some students may prefer to bring their own packed lunch.According to the 2025 Deloitte Back-to-School Survey, families will pay a little more this year when it comes to packing a school lunch — $6.15 per day, according to Deloitte’s “classic lunch” model. | Published August 19, 2025 | Read Full Story by Ella Gonzales

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.