These 3 bills could impact the Dallas’ affordable housing crisis
| December 13, 2024
Dallas housing advocates are hopeful about legislation that would allow workforce housing, small dwellings on single-family lots. Affordable housing options are few and far between in Dallas, as more than half of renters in Dallas are cost burdened, and the city has the least affordable housing market across North Texas. Some Texas lawmakers want to […]
The most popular movies to stream right now
| December 13, 2024
Looking for something to watch? These are the most popular movies streaming right now.
10 Texas athletes who opened successful food & beverage businesses
| December 13, 2024
When the bright lights fade from their sporting events, these Texas athletes have found success in opening up businesses serving food and drinks.
Flying with pets for the holidays? Check pet policies on the largest airlines in the US
| December 12, 2024
Here's what to know when flying with pets this holiday season.
12 DFW restaurant openings you may have missed in 2024
| December 12, 2024
The DFW restaurant scene is bustling, so we understand if you missed a few that opened this year. Our guide will help you discover a new favorite.
What to know about the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl
| December 12, 2024
The only bowl game held in Fort Worth, the Lockheed Martin Armed Forces Bowl has built up a ton of fun college football history over the years.
Crisis pregnancy centers give questionable advice on unproven ‘abortion pill reversal,’ study finds
| December 11, 2024
A new study published in JAMA Internal Medicine found that 30% of these anti-abortion ‘fake clinics’ promote "abortion pill reversal," a treatment that’s not backed by science and does not meet clinical standards.
The DFW Holiday Bucket List
| December 10, 2024
Here are some of the events and activities we're most looking forward to this holiday season.
The DFW Holiday Food Guide
| December 10, 2024
Struggling to put together a spread for your holiday gatherings? We've got you covered.
The DFW Holiday Shopping Guide
| December 10, 2024
To take the stress out of last-minute holiday shopping, we put together a guide to our favorite locally made gifts.
I’m helping my college-age kid fill out the 2025-2026 FAFSA. Here’s what to know.
| December 6, 2024
If the financial aid fiasco last year had you, like me, coming up with creative alternatives for the FAFSA acronym, you can take a big, deep breath. This year, the process is so much easier. Or maybe you’re a FAFSA newbie, and you have no knowledge of 2023’s drama—you just want the quick ‘n’ easy […]
Won’t be home for the holidays? 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
| December 6, 2024
Won't be home for the holidays? Here are 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
| December 5, 2024
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family—but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Here's how to avoid scams.
Sing your heart out at the best karaoke bars in DFW
| December 4, 2024
Looking to for a fun activity to do with friends and family? Book a private room at these DFW karaoke bars.
A North Texas lawmaker wants to make book banning easier in schools
| December 4, 2024
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Rep. Jared Patterson’s House Bill 183 would allow parents to request that the Texas State Board of Education review materials in public school libraries, challenging a book to be removed if they believe it to be inappropriate for the grade level or if it has “sexually explicit material.”
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Won’t be home for the holidays? 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
| December 6, 2024
Won't be home for the holidays? Here are 7 ways to prepare your house before a big trip.
7 tips to avoid holiday scams and protect your identity
| December 5, 2024
The holidays can bring joy, time off from work, and days spent with family—but they can also be accompanied by added stressors. Here's how to avoid scams.
41 tips to support small businesses this holiday season (on any budget)
| November 25, 2024
Investing in small businesses helps foster community resilience and promote local economic growth, especially during the holidays.
Where people in Texas are moving to most
| November 21, 2024
People in Texas are moving to other areas of the United States. Here's where they're moving to most often.
Fort Worth makes Leon Bridges Day official during Grammy winner’s Dickies Arena debut
| November 19, 2024
Grammy-winning artist Leon Bridges called his song “Panther City” a love letter to his hometown, and Fort Worth responded with a formal love note of its own. Mayor Mattie Parker surprised the singer on stage at his sold-out Dickies Arena debut to issue a formal proclamation declaring Nov. 15 Leon Bridges Day in Fort Worth. […]
Texas gift guide: Local goods to give this holiday season
| November 18, 2024
Before you head to a big box retailer or Amazon, consider these local Texas businesses to give a far more memorable gift this holiday season.
Where to find free Thanksgiving meals in Dallas
| November 13, 2024
Dallas announced citywide Thanksgiving food assistance programs, including free turkey distributions and meal events. Find locations and dates for holiday help.
