Dallas-Fort Worth
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Fantasy fans & families will fall in love with the enchanting Scarborough’s Hollow
A traditional fall festival combined with the wonder of a Renaissance faire creates a truly magical experience at Scarborough’s Hollow.
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One student’s casting dispute puts a Grand Prairie school production in the spotlight
A female student from Grand Prairie was told she couldn’t play a male role in an upcoming school production. Here’s what to know.
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In competitive North Texas Senate race, GOP candidate sheds her “ultra MAGA” label
In a district Trump won by 17 points, Republican Leigh Wambsganss no longer describes herself as ultra-MAGA in her rematch with Democrat Taylor Rehmet.
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Here’s how you can join, or cheer for, the Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk in DFW
The Susan G. Komen 3-Day walk for breast cancer research comes to DFW next weekend. Here’s everything you need to know.
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We asked Dallas residents what’s inspiring their vote this election. Here’s what they said
Earlier this month, we asked our Nextdoor audience about what issues were fueling their votes this year.
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A behind-the-scenes look at Disney magic is coming to Fort Worth
A new exhibit curated by the Walt Disney Archives comes to the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History starting Nov. 14. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Local artist raises awareness around data centers
During “The People Over Data Centers” art show at Weston Gardens in Fort Worth over the weekend, local artist and secretary of the Fort Worth Enviornmental Coalition of Communities Isaiah Thomas shared how his art puts a face to the enviornmental injustices happening in North Texas.
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‘The People Over Data Centers’ art show unites Fort Worth residents
Residents gathered at Weston Gardnes in Fort Worth on Saturday for a “The People Over Data Centers” art show, where local artists and residents showed their resistance to North Texas’ recent data center boom and the industrialization of Black and brown communities in Tarrant County.
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8 kid-friendly ways to spend fall break in DFW
Fall break is here! Keep your kids entertained with these cool, spooky, and educational fall activities in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Gourd news: Denton County’s Great Pumpkin is staying put
Denton County’s Great Pumpkin was set to be relocated unexpectedly this year until residents chimed in. Here’s what went down.
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‘It’s imperative that we get out and vote’: What to know about early voting in Tarrant County
On Tuesday night, BlackTOP hosted a community conversation in Fort Worth where speaker Dione Sims, a Democrat running to represent Texas District 25, urged Tarrant County residents to make a plan to vote early.
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Tarrant County voters sue Republican Judge Tim O’Hare over slashed polling locations
Republican Tarrant County Judge Tim O’Hare is facing a new lawsuit after the county slashed nearly 100 voting locations ahead of the midterm election.
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Delightful Development Co. steps in to keep Lammes Candies alive
Lammes Candies is officially avoiding closure thanks to the help of Delightful Development Co. Here’s everything you need to know about the new deal.
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Little Spark, big screams: Arlington studio ignites North Texas’ interest in horror
Little Spark Films, a Latino-owned North Texas horror movie production company, is creatively expanding. Here’s how.
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‘We’re funding our own surveillance’: North Texans slam Flock cameras
Residents across North Texas shared their thoughts at a “DeFlock Tarrant County” meeting on Monday night, agreeing Flock cameras are a bipartisan issue that needs more awareness as AI surveillance continues to increase across the state.
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Tarrant County residents share concerns over Flock cameras
DeFlock DFW—an independent, volunteer-run organization—held their third general meeting on Monday night to discuss different ways the community can help bring awareness to AI Flock cameras.
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These 3 historic Dallas-Fort Worth saloons are steeped in lore
Grab a drink at these Dallas-Fort Worth saloons with a long history of cowboys, hidden speakeasies, and fatal duels.
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The 7 most haunted spots in Dallas-Fort Worth
Spooky cemeteries, haunted hotels, and more eerie DFW locations comprise this list of the most haunted spots in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Get up close with history as Founding Fathers’ documents go on display in Dallas
An exciting temporary exhibit about the Founding Fathers who shaped our nation features rare documents that aren’t often on display to the public.
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Dallas resident condemns city council for investing $1.5M in Flock cameras
This week, the Dallas City Council voted to keep a $1.5 million allocation for the city’s Flock Safety license plate reader cameras in the 2027 budget, ignoring public backlash and rejecting a proposal to completely defund the program.
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13 things you can do with your Fort Worth library card
A Fort Worth library card can do more than what you can imagine and all for free.
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Dallas indie bookstore Wild Detectives turns one location into two
Wild Detectives, an independent bookstore in Dallas, has expanded to a second location. Here’s everything you need to know.
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‘No regulations’: Fort Worth resident questions how the city will regulate data center noise
Letitia Wilbourn, a Fort Worth resident and enviornmental activist, was told by the Fort Worth Code Enforcement Supervisor that the only way to address the noise pollution coming from a trucking company behind her home is for her to talk to the company about the issue herself.
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Your guide to pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & fall festivals in DFW
Enjoy all the autumn-inspired fun at one of these eight cool farms and fall festivals in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Local teens turn gratitude into action with new Fireline Fund
Three high school students from the greater Dallas area have started the Fireline Fund. Here’s how they’re supporting local first responders.
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Free trees are up for grabs for Dallas residents—here’s how to register
Branch Out Dallas is offering free trees to Dallas residents. Here’s how to get yours before the Sept. 30 deadline (or until they’re gone).
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Mesquite residents to lose North Branch Library in budget overhaul
Mesquite’s North Branch Library is set to close following a vote from the City Council. Here’s what you need to know.
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‘We the People’ protest outside GOP convention kicks off in Dallas
Community leaders, advocates, organizations, and residents from across Texas gathered at Dallas City Hall Thurs., Sept. 10, for the We the People: Rally for Democracy.
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Texas Democrats: Tarrant County is the ‘epicenter’ of Trump’s agenda
During a press conference ahead of President Donald Trump’s Republican convention in Dallas on Wednesday morning, Alisa Simmons—the Democratic nominee for Tarrant County Judge—warned that what’s happening in Tarrant County will spread across Texas if Democrats don’t show up and vote.
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TSA PreCheck perk? DFW travelers can now walk loved ones to their gates
TSA PreCheck members will be allowed to see family and friends off post-security at DFW International Airport. Here’s what to know.
