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A butcher shop case filled with assorted fresh-cut meats

Deep Ellum’s oldest butcher shop, enters its 131st year in business

by Stacy Rounds

DFW
House-made tortillas like the ones you can find at our local Hispanic markets

5 highly-rated local Hispanic markets in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | SNAP
A table filled with delicious Hispanic foods purchased from a Hispanic market

A closer look at five Hispanic supermarket chains serving DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | latino | SNAP
Kabayan is one of our favorite Asian markets in DFW

Five of our favorite local Asian markets in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | international food
Things to Do in Dallas | Events, Activities, and Attractions in DFW

These are the 13 best concerts by politically active artists coming to DFW in 2026

by Joi Louviere

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | music | politics | THINGS TO DO
“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster.

Mark your calendars: Shirley Chung’s Night Rooster opens In Dallas January 31

by Sam Cohen

celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | chinese restaurants | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | Hooper Hospitality Concepts | Night Rooster | Shirley Chung | top chef

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“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster.

Mark your calendars: Shirley Chung’s Night Rooster opens In Dallas January 31

by Sam Cohen

| January 23, 2026

celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | chinese restaurants | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | Hooper Hospitality Concepts | Night Rooster | Shirley Chung | top chef
“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster. The fine dining eatery will open Jan. 31.
Gourmet European Market in North Dallas is one of the area's newest European markets

Five of DFW’s best European markets

by Stacy Rounds

| January 22, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | SNAP
Whether you’re missing flavors from home or just looking to expand your palate, these European markets in DFW are worth seeking out.
Savor The Season At The 9 Best Farmers Markets In Dallas-Fort Worth

Six standout farmers markets in the DFW area

by Stacy Rounds

| January 22, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP
Some neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, where full-service grocery stores are scarce. Farmers markets help bridge that gap by bringing producers and consumers together in neighborhood settings.
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.
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.
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Dallas’ Starship Bagel takes breakfast to another planet

by Joi Louviere

| January 12, 2026

DALLAS | DFW | DSO | food and drink | HARDGATE
Award-winning bagels in Dallas? Who would have thought it?
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.
HALL Park in Frisco has undergone a $7 billion, multi-phase redevelopment.

The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)

by Joey Held

| January 12, 2026

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HALL park | LIFESTYLE | public art | sculpture | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.
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.
These cool outdoor events are our favorite way to enjoy artists and musicians, shop for locally made food and gifts, and simply soak up the spring sunshine.

9 spring & summer festivals in DFW to look forward to

by Sydni Ellis

| January 7, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | music | outdoor recreation | outdoors | TEXAS
With beautiful flowers, delicious food, wonderful music, and fantastic fireworks, you won’t want to miss these 10 upcoming festivals in DFW.
Things to Do in Dallas | Events, Activities, and Attractions 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!
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