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The Walk for Peace, according to Tue Nhan Bhikkhu, commonly known as Rev. Nguyen, has been “a journey to bring blessings to countless lives in a world filled with uncertainty and restlessness.”

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

by Sam Cohen

buddhist monks | Community | CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | Texas Lead Story | The Walk for Peace
A woman shopping at a local grocery store

The 2026 DFW local grocery guide

by Stacy Rounds

Affordability | DFW | food banks | food pantries | food resources | groceries | GROWTH | international food | SNAP
While the Dallas Cowboys football season is unfortunately over, the team’s beloved cheerleading squad will be hitting the road this April to kick spirits up a notch across the Lone Star State and beyond.

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

by Sam Cohen

America’s Sweethearts Package | CULTURE | dallas cowboys cheerleaders | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | Winspear Opera House
A blessing box set up for mutual aid

Mutual aid organizations and blessing boxes fill hunger gaps in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food resources | GROWTH | HARDGATE | SNAP
Many food pantries are working to help provide meals and other goods for people, but they need your help.

Where to find food banks and food pantries in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food banks | food pantries | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE
The Kleberg-Rylie library branch has been closed indefinitely after sustaining storm damage.

Storm damage forces indefinite closure of beloved Kleberg-Rylie library

by Sam Cohen

Community | DALLAS | DFW | INFRASTRUCTURE | Kleberg-Rylie library | LIFESTYLE | local politics | TEXAS | the Kleberg-Rylie Neighborhood Association

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MLK Day isn’t just a day to remember the legacy of Dr. King; it’s also a National Day of Service.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 12, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
The Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.

After decades of questions, answers emerge in Norman Prater’s 1973 disappearance

by Sam Cohen

| January 8, 2026

cold case | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Police Department | DFW | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | Norman Prater | rockport | TEXAS | true crime
Norman Prater went missing in January 1973. Now, the Dallas Police Department has announced that it has solved Prater’s case over 50 years later.
26-year-old Plano native Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers

by Sam Cohen

| January 7, 2026

2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | LIFESTYLE | plano | SPORTS | TEXAS
26-year-old Amber Glenn has her eyes set on the 2026 Winter Olympics. She’s due to compete in qualifying events in St. Louis.
The push by four Dallas-area suburbs to exit the multi-city partnership comes as state transportation officials have said the state needs more public transit, not less.

DART, Texas’ largest public transit system, may come undone in 2026

by The Texas Tribune

| January 5, 2026

buses | Carrollton | Community | CULTURE | Dallas Area Rapid Transit | DART | DFW | farmers branch | highland park | irving | LIFESTYLE | light rail | microtransit | plano | public transit | rural | silver line | suburbs | TEXAS | University of North Texas
A suburban mutiny against North Texas’ largest public transit agency threatens to upend how tens of thousands of Texans get around in the state’s most populated urban area — at a time state transportation planners say the state needs more public transit.
Dallas Community News | Local Stories and Events in DFW

Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open

by Staff Reports

| December 23, 2025

Community | DFW | EXCO-Player | old texas
Texas honors the famous Christmas markets of Germany with this Christkindl pop-up, each year in Arlington. The market is open daily, now through Dec. 23, with evening visits promising festive lights and even a chance of snow. You’ll find spiced nuts, candles, jewelry, delicious flower wine, (yes! No grapes, just flowers) and more ornaments than you’ll know what to do with. There’s free parking in a Texas Rangers lot and no entry fee. It’s an easy yes!
Three of the four Jordan sisters will attend Texas Tech.

Nothing but net! Gianna, Natalia & Milania Jordan score scholarships at Texas Tech

by Sam Cohen

| December 22, 2025

Community | CULTURE | Dallas basketball | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | Gianna Jordan | HARDGATE | jordan sisters | LIFESTYLE | Milania Jordan | Natalia Jordan | SPORTS | Texas Tech University
The Jordan sisters have been dominating high school basketball together for years. Now, three of the four will attend Texas Tech.
Say “howdy” to 2026 in a big way—with a glittering ball drop, champagne toast, and colorful fireworks at one of the amazing New Year’s Eve parties in Dallas-Fort Worth this year.

9 ways to ring in the New Year in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

| December 22, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | family friendly | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NYE | THINGS TO DO
Celebrate 2026 with a dazzling New Year’s Eve party in Dallas-Fort Worth, some of which are kid-friendly.
Dallas Community News | Local Stories and Events in DFW

Turns out the best things in life really are free, like Fort Worth’s Kimbell Art Museum

by Sam Cohen

| December 19, 2025

CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | THINGS TO DO
The Kimbell Art Museum was named the No. 1 free thing to do in Texas by CashNetUSA. Here’s why.
Dallas Community News | Local Stories and Events in DFW

8 Fall-winter recipes using Dallas Farmers Market produce 

by Joi Louviere

| December 18, 2025

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food and drink | HARDGATE
Try these delicious recipes during the fall and winter seasons.
Skip “the usual” and head somewhere new for dinner in 2026.

Get a taste of 10 DFW restaurants opening in 2026

by Sydni Ellis

| December 17, 2025

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | frisco | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | plano | THINGS TO DO
You’ll salivate over these 10 restaurants opening in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2026. Skip “the usual” and head somewhere new for dinner in 2026. (New year, new eats, anyone?) There are many new restaurants coming to the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex in 2026, from steakhouses to sandwich shops and everything in between. Milanese food? A Mexican steakhouse? A tasting […]
Dallas Community News | Local Stories and Events in DFW

Here’s what to know about the new Netflix House Dallas

by Joi Louviere

| December 15, 2025

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | THINGS TO DO
Netflix House Dallas is now open at the Galleria, with food, drinks, games, and ticketed fan experiences.
Dallas Community News | Local Stories and Events in DFW

Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open

by Staff Reports

| December 10, 2025

Community | DFW | EXCO-Player | old texas
Texas honors the famous Christmas markets of Germany with this Christkindl pop-up, each year in Arlington.
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