Culture
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North Texas, here are some local and state headlines you missed this week
Let’s look at some of the most interesting and useful headlines from the week.
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Fort Worth African American Museum to celebrate grand opening June 12 as part of Freedom Vibes festival
The Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center is set to open June 12. Here’s what you need to know about its first exhibit.
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Texas Monthly names two Fort Worth spots among the state’s best new(er) taquerias
Texas Monthly named two Fort Worth taco spots some of the best in the Lone Star State. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Did you know more than 36% of Dallas residents live in food deserts?
While some parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have easy access to groceries, the area has plenty of food deserts where options are more sparse.
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Plano to honor Olympic champion Amber Glenn with proclamation ceremony May 28
Plano native and Olympic gold medalist Amber Glenn will be honored at a hometown ceremony on May 28. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here are the headlines we’ve featured throughout the week.
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Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup
Dozens of Dallas students will accompany players onto the field for FIFA World Cup matches in the city. Here’s what you need to know.
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Thousands of LEGO bricks transform Fort Worth Botanic Garden this spring
Fort Worth Botanic Garden is hosting a LEGO exhibition from May 22 until September 7. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20
Sports Illustrated will hold an event, “SI Beyond the Pitch,” at SILO in Dallas on June 20. Here’s what you need to know.
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Arlington’s National Medal of Honor Museum recognized among the world’s most beautiful
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington was named one of the most beautiful museums in the world by Prix Versailles. Here’s why.
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Oak Cliff’s Tenth Street Digital Museum keeps Black history alive
The Tenth Street Digital Museum is capturing the Oak Cliff district’s notable history. Here’s what you need to know.
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8 ways to spend Memorial Day in DFW
Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity for reflection and family time. Here are 8 ways to celebrate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Deep Vellum puts Dallas on the map as one of America’s top indie bookstore destinations
Dallas’s Deep Vellum Books & Publishing was named one of the best independent bookstores in the US by Condé Nast Traveler. Here’s why.
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Dallas crowns new Poet Laureate and Youth Poet Laureate to kick off Arts Month
Kristoddie Woods was named the third Dallas Poet Laureate and Cadence Diggs was named the Youth Poet Laureate on Wednesday.
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Texas Ballet Theater’s Fort Worth home gets a new look
The Texas Ballet Theater is currently renovating its Fort Worth studio. Here’s everything you need to know.
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5 Fort Worth museums designed by famous architects
The world-class architects who designed these impressive Fort Worth museums provide yet another reason to visit.
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One Dallas neighborhood is basically Gen Z’s group chat IRL
A recent survey found that Gen Z is moving in droves to one specific Dallas neighborhood. Here’s what you need to know.
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A new public art gallery makes its home in Dallas Arts Tower
The Dallas Arts Tower is set to open a public art gallery featuring pieces from local artists. The first exhibit begins March 5.
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Galleria Dallas recently opened a Girl Scouts exhibit, just in time for the annual Cookie Program
Galleria Dallas has partnered with the Girl Scouts of Northeast Texas to create an exhibit honoring the organization’s 113-year history.
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Turns out the best things in life really are free, like Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum
The Kimbell Art Museum was named the No. 1 free thing to do in Texas by CashNetUSA. Here’s why.
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9 DFW food pantries to support this holiday season
These Dallas-Fort Worth food pantries need volunteers and donations, especially during the holiday season.
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Rodeo Dallas is back (sort of): New spot opening amid ongoing Deep Ellum closure
Rodeo Dallas is opening a new location amid its ongoing closure in Deep Ellum. Here’s what you need to know.
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This small city became the Christmas capital of Texas. Here’s why.
Grapevine, Texas, draws over two million visitors to 1,400 Christmas events each year. Here’s what makes this town just north of Dallas a festive draw at the holidays.
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The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
The American Black Film Festival is holding a two-day event this weekend at AMC NorthPark 15. Here are all the details.
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Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
Cleo Hearn, who was known for creating the Cowboys of Color Rodeo, has died at the age of 86. Here’s what you need to know about his life and legacy. Cleo Hearn, a legend in the Texas rodeo community, died on November 9 at the age of 86. He will be remembered, among many other…
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Fear Has a New Address—And It’s in Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth’s Cutting Edge Haunted House was named the scariest Halloween attraction in the world. Here’s how you can plan your visit.
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From lowriders to live music, here’s where to celebrate Hispanic heritage in Fort Worth
Looking for ways to show your pride during Hispanic Heritage Month? Several celebrations honoring Latino Americans and their cultures will soon take place across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
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Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
City councils have cut funding for programs and policies that consider religion, race, gender, and other identity markers.
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10 places to take guests if you want them to fall in love with North Texas
A visitor’s guide to 10 must-see spots in North Texas that make it stand out as one of the coolest places in the country. “I’m from Dallas,” I say with a smile when someone asks about my hometown. I can’t help it—growing up in North Texas evokes some of the happiest memories of my life.…
