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Dallas-Fort Worth is one of the best places in the country for senior living communites.

US News & World Report highlights DFW as a premier senior living destination

by Sam Cohen

Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | HEALTH | LIFESTYLE | senior living | senior living communities | US News & World Report | US News’ 2026 Best Senior Living ratings
Dallas Community News | Local Stories and Events in DFW

Voters to decide fate of $6B Dallas ISD bond package

by Katie Serrano

DFW | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | EDUCATION | K-12 education | local election | voting
Taylor Swift Speak Now Concert at Heinz Field

Rare Taylor Swift guitar up for grabs to help DFW children in need

by Sam Cohen

auction | Community | Cook Children’s Medical Center | Country 96.3 | CULTURE | DFW | DFW-hardgate | HEALTH | HEALTHCARE | LIFESTYLE | taylor swift
The city of Dallas has began removing rainbow and Black Lives Matter-themed crosswalks as part of an October 2025 directive ordered from Governor Greg Abbott.

After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support

by Sam Cohen

Black Lives Matter | Community | crosswalks | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | governor greg abbott | LGBTQ | LGBTQIA+ | LIFESTYLE | neighborhoods | rainbow crosswalks
Feral hogs have been causing damage in Mesquite for several weeks.

Feral hogs wreak havoc across Texas, leaving trail of damage in recent weeks

by Sam Cohen

agricultural damage | agriculture | animals | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | exotic lifestock | feral hogs | fort bend county | FORT WORTH | invasive species | Mesquite | public safety | San Antonio | Texas Parks and Wildlife | wildlife
The Queens Head Pub is opening in Dallas’s Deep Ellum neighborhood in May.

Queens Head Pub brings British charm to Deep Ellum

by Sam Cohen

Community | CULTURE | deep ellum | DFW | DFW-hardgate | english pub | food & drink | food and drink | LIFESTYLE | Queens Head Pub | traditional pub experience

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Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal.

Proposed library restructuring could leave four Dallas communities without local branches

by Sam Cohen

| January 20, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Public Library | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | Library systems | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS
Four branches of the Dallas Public Library could potentially close as part of a new “regional model” proposal. Here’s everything you need to know.
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets every two seconds.

It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 20, 2026

Addison | Allen | Arlington | Community | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | donate blood | frisco | give blood | HEALTH | irving | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | National Blood Donor Month | nonprofits | plano | THINGS TO DO
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).
Inside an ALDI for budget grocery shopping on many items

Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food & drink | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP | TEXAS
When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.
The Fort Worth City Council has approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center.

Fort Worth invests in Black history with funding approval for African American Museum and Cultural Center

by Sam Cohen

| January 15, 2026

Black history | CIVIL RIGHTS | Community | CULTURE | DFW | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center | Fred Rouse | HARDGATE | neighborhoods | Polytechnic Heights | TEXAS HISTORY
On Tuesday, the Fort Worth City Council approved funding for the Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center. Here’s what you need to know.
grocery shopping at a local grocer

Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.
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.
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