COMMUNITY

Buddhist monks bring message of peace to Fort Worth on Valentine’s Day after 2,000+-mile journey
by Sam Cohen

The 2026 DFW local grocery guide
by Stacy Rounds
Affordability | DFW | food banks | food pantries | food resources | groceries | GROWTH | international food | SNAP

America’s sweethearts hit the road: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announce Spring Tour
by Sam Cohen

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. […]

Support these minority-owned bakeries this holiday season
by Joi Louviere
| November 15, 2024
As you plan for the upcoming holidays, patronize these beloved local minority-owned bakeries.

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.

23 holiday events happening in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Joey Held
| November 13, 2024
The holiday season is upon us, and that means the DFW area is ripe with adventures and celebrations to spread some wintry cheer.

Doggone: November is National Adopt a Senior Pet month
by Brook Bolen
| November 12, 2024
This November, celebrate the beauty of older pets with National Adopt a Senior Pet month.

11 places in DFW to get Thanksgiving meals to-go
by Joey Held
| November 8, 2024
From full meals to Insta-worthy desserts, these local DFW businesses are keeping everyone well-fed during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Veterans Day in Dallas: 2 events you won’t want to miss
| November 8, 2024
Join the City of Dallas in honoring veterans this November 11 with parades, ceremonies, and other community events.

What to know about this year’s Social Security cost-of-living adjustment
| October 23, 2024
Tens of millions of older Americans will see an increase in benefits this January when a new cost-of-living adjustment is added to Social Security payments.

Listeria recall grows to 12 million pounds of meat and poultry, some of it sent to US schools
| October 17, 2024
A nationwide recall of meat and poultry products potentially contaminated with listeria has expanded to nearly 12 million pounds. Here's what to know.

Go Batty: October is Bat Appreciation Month
by Brook Bolen
| October 17, 2024
October is Bat Appreciation Month, and these winged creatures offer valuable benefits to the environment and economy.

The biggest & best pumpkin patches in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Joey Held
| October 10, 2024
Fall just wouldn’t be the same without pumpkins. And the DFW area has an ample collection of vibrant and adventurous pumpkin patches worth checking out.

Texas’ abortion laws are straining the OB/GYN workforce, new study shows
| October 9, 2024
More doctors are considering leaving or retiring early, while fewer medical students are applying to obstetrics and gynecology residencies in Texas. Texas’ new abortion laws are stressing the state’s already beleaguered OB/GYN workforce, and threatening the pipeline of new doctors that would help provide relief, a new survey shows. More than 70% of practicing OB/GYNs […]






