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Rodeo Dallas is back (sort of): New spot opening amid ongoing Deep Ellum closure
Community | CULTURE | deep ellum | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | neighborhoods | rodeo | rodeo dallas | rodeo uptown
The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
American Black Film Festival | arts | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
Cleo Hearn | Community | Cowboys of Color | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | rodeo | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
TX walk to bring attention to substance-use disorders
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | FAMILY | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | mental health | shatterproof | shatterproof walks | substance abuse
Rodeo Dallas is back (sort of): New spot opening amid ongoing Deep Ellum closure
| November 20, 2025
Community | CULTURE | deep ellum | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | neighborhoods | rodeo | rodeo dallas | rodeo uptown
Rodeo Dallas is opening a new location amid its ongoing closure in Deep Ellum. Here’s what you need to know.
The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
| November 14, 2025
American Black Film Festival | arts | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
The American Black Film Festival is holding a two-day event this weekend at AMC NorthPark 15. Here are all the details.
Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
| November 13, 2025
Cleo Hearn | Community | Cowboys of Color | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | LIFESTYLE | rodeo | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY
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 […]
TX walk to bring attention to substance-use disorders
| November 13, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | FAMILY | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | mental health | shatterproof | shatterproof walks | substance abuse
Drug poisoning deaths have increased by 75% in Texas over the last five years. In hopes of ending the stigma surrounding substance-use disorders, hundreds of people are expected to gather in Dallas Saturday for a walk sponsored by the nonprofit Shatterproof. The Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma will bring together advocates, families and those in recovery who want to see addictions addressed with more compassion.
Everything you need to know about the Cowboys Thanksgiving game
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas cowboys | dallas cowboys thanksgiving game | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | thanksgiving | THINGS TO DO
The Cowboys Thanksgiving game is a lovely tradition. Learn about the team’s Turkey Day history, what to expect this year, and the special treat the winners get.
Gina Hinojosa urges Fort Worth to fight for its public schools
| November 3, 2025
DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | fort worth isd | TEA | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
State Rep. Gina Hinojosa, a Democrat running for governor, answered questions and called on community members to fight back against Fort Worth ISD’s state takeover at a town hall on Saturday.
The Beaver supermoon rises over DFW this week. Here’s what you need to know
| November 3, 2025
beaver supermoon | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | outdoors | supermoon | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Get ready to look up! The Beaver Supermoon will illuminate Texas skies November 4-6.
All aboard the Silver Line! Ride free between Plano and DFW airport through Nov. 8
| October 28, 2025
Affordability | Community | CULTURE | DFW | ECONOMY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local politics | public transit | silver line | TEXAS
DART’s Silver Line is officially up and running. Here’s what you need to know about its 10 station stops.
‘100% about politics’: Lawmakers denounce Fort Worth ISD takeover
| October 28, 2025
DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | FORT WORTH | fort worth isd | fwisd | TEA | texas education agency | Texas Lead Story
Fort Worth ISD officials can defend the district during an informal review on Thursday. A state takeover would mean sweeping changes to the district’s local leadership.
Part of White Settlement Road in Fort Worth to be renamed Westside Drive
| October 23, 2025
DFW | History | native americans | street names | Tarrant County | Westside Village | Westside Village developers | White Settlement Road
About 1 mile of White Settlement Road stretching west from the heart of Fort Worth will be renamed to reflect a luxury development coming to the area.
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church takes a stand—one rainbow step at a time
| October 22, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | faith | governor greg abbott | HARDGATE | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | Oak Lawn United Methodist Church | rainbow crosswalks | rainbow steps | TEXAS
Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has painted rainbow steps following Gov. Abbot’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks. Here’s what to know.
Low-cost maternal health services arrive in Fort Worth aboard a mobile clinic
| October 21, 2025
DFW | free care | HEALTHCARE | low-cost care | maternal healthcare | mobile clinic | postpartum care | prenatal care
Expecting parents in Tarrant County can now receive low-cost or free care out of a clinic on wheels in south Fort Worth.