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The holiday season brings lots of festive cheer—and it’s also peak time for tamales.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW

by Joey Held

CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday food | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | tamales
There’s nothing better than enjoying twinkling lights this time of year!

The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays

by Sydni Ellis

Addison | Arlington | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW EVENTS | DFW Lead Story | FAMILY | family friendly | frisco | Grand Prairie | HARDGATE | holiday lights | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | Little Elm | plano | THINGS TO DO
Arlington, Texas / USA - December 19, 2015: Young Dallas Cowboys Fan in a Big Cowboys Hat Outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX

Everything you need to know about the Cowboys Thanksgiving game

by Joey Held

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas cowboys | dallas cowboys thanksgiving game | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | thanksgiving | THINGS TO DO
Step into a world full of whimsy, adventure, and friendship at Harry Potter: The Exhibition.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time

by Sydni Ellis

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | harry potter | harry potter: the exhibition | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
No matter what you like, the important thing is finding something that makes your stay worthwhile, and these hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth do just that.

Best bang-for-your-buck hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

Affordability | amenities | Community | CULTURE | DFW | HARDGATE | hotels | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Thanksgiving dinner just tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself.

Thanksgiving in DFW: 10 restaurants to order from or dine in

by Sydni Ellis

Community | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | thanksgiving | thanksgiving in dfw

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Thanksgiving dinner just tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself.

Thanksgiving in DFW: 10 restaurants to order from or dine in

by Sydni Ellis

| October 29, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | thanksgiving | thanksgiving in dfw
Reserve a table at one of 10 delicious restaurants hosting Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and/or dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth this year.
Denton is a wonderful mix of people, activities, new things, and old traditions.

8 delightful things to do in Denton, Texas

by Sydni Ellis

| October 27, 2025

Affordability | Community | CULTURE | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.
There are many fabulous Halloween events in North Texas that’ll give you a taste for all things eerie, scary, and strange.

13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

| October 14, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | family friendly | halloween | halloween events | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.
As summer turns into fall and the weather gets slightly cooler, Dallas-Fort Worth transforms into a hauntingly good time.

Haunted houses, ghost tours, & other spooky experiences in DFW

by Joey Held

| October 9, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | ghost tour | halloween | HARDGATE | haunted house | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | plano | spooky season
From the longest walk-through horror house to visiting a cemetery full of infants, DFW has plenty of disquieting and spooky experiences.
Things to Do in Dallas | Events, Activities, and Attractions in DFW

The summer I turned pro: Meet Dallas Trinity FC’s 15-year-old soccer star, Rhea Moore

by Joi Louviere

| October 2, 2025

DALLAS | dallas news | DFW | DFW Lead Story | SPORTS
One of Dallas Trinity FC's newest players just became the youngest woman goal scorer in United States professional soccer history at 15.
The 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks have plenty of returning faces and could make some noise in a crowded Western Conference—assuming they can stay healthy.

Get to know your 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks NBA team

by Joey Held

| September 22, 2025

Anthony Davis | CULTURE | DALLAS | DALLAS MAVERICKS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | Jason Kidd | Klay Thompson | Kyrie Irving | NATIONAL NEWS | NBA
The 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks have plenty of returning faces and could make some noise in a crowded Western Conference—assuming they can stay healthy.
You can pick your own flower bouquets, cut pumpkins from the vine, and select produce for all your fall soups at one of these cool spots in Dallas-Fort Worth.

8 u-pick farms in North Texas & the fall fun they offer

by Sydni Ellis

| September 22, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | fall fun | FAMILY | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | outdoor recreation | THINGS TO DO | u-pick farms
The whole family will enjoy these nine u-pick farms in North Texas that offer fall activities and pick-your-own produce.
Celebrity chefs love serving up delicious eats in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.

10 celebrity chef restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

| September 12, 2025

celebrities | celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | plano
After reading about these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants started by celebrity chefs, you’ll want to make a dinner reservation pronto.
The start of the NFL season is an exciting time of year in Texas

Get a glimpse of the 2025-26 Dallas Cowboys roster

by Joey Held

| September 5, 2025

2025-26 dallas cowboys roster | Community | cowboys roster | CULTURE | dallas cowboys | dallas cowboys roster | DFW | DFW Lead Story | football | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | NFL | NFL season | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
The NFL season is upon us. Here’s how the Dallas Cowboys roster stacks up, plus the key games Cowboys fans should circle on their calendar.
frisco offers lots of opportunities for nostalgic fun

10 things I did in Frisco that made me feel like a kid again

by Joey Held

| August 20, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | frisco | fun | North Texas | recreation | THINGS TO DO
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frisco for kids and adults alike. You’ll certainly get a nostalgia kick from our tour of the city. Sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Texas. In fact, a recent study from GoBankingRates.com named Frisco the most affordable […]
Things to Do in Dallas | Events, Activities, and Attractions in DFW

Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth

by Joi Louviere

| August 18, 2025

DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | tourism | TRAVEL
North Texans in need of low-cost vacation ideas can consider these COURIER DFW road trip itineraries.
24 dfw bookstores will be participating in the indie bookstore crawl through august

There’s still time to participate in DFW’s indie bookstore crawl

by Sam Cohen

| August 13, 2025

bookstore crawl | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | independent bookstores | LIFESTYLE | reading | recreation | THINGS TO DO
Through the month of August, 24 bookstores in the DFW area are hosting a bookstore crawl. Here’s what you need to know.
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