THINGS TO DO

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW
by Sydni Ellis
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering

The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)
by Joey Held
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HALL park | LIFESTYLE | public art | sculpture | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO

Plano native Amber Glenn carries hometown hopes into Olympic qualifiers
by Sam Cohen
2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | figure skating | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | plano | SPORTS | TEXAS

Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open
| December 23, 2025
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!

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.

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.

8 Fall-winter recipes using Dallas Farmers Market produce
by Joi Louviere
| December 18, 2025
Try these delicious recipes during the fall and winter seasons.

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 […]

Here’s what to know about the new Netflix House Dallas
by Joi Louviere
| December 15, 2025
Netflix House Dallas is now open at the Galleria, with food, drinks, games, and ticketed fan experiences.

Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open
| December 10, 2025
Texas honors the famous Christmas markets of Germany with this Christkindl pop-up, each year in Arlington.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW
by Joey Held
| December 1, 2025
CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday food | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | tamales
As the weather gets (slightly) chillier and the festive decor goes up on the walls, we’ve got your guide to holiday tamales across Dallas-Fort Worth.

The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays
by Sydni Ellis
| November 26, 2025
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
Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.

Everything you need to know about the Cowboys Thanksgiving game
by Joey Held
| November 12, 2025
Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas cowboys | dallas cowboys thanksgiving game | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | thanksgiving | THINGS TO DO
The Cowboys Thanksgiving game is a lovely tradition. Learn about the team’s Turkey Day history, what to expect this year, and the special treat the winners get.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time
by Sydni Ellis
| November 12, 2025
CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | harry potter | harry potter: the exhibition | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Dallas was jam-packed with spells, photo ops, and magical moments with my three kids.

Best bang-for-your-buck hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| October 31, 2025
Affordability | amenities | Community | CULTURE | DFW | HARDGATE | hotels | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
These nine hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth offer amazing amenities, prime locations, and other cool features that make them well worth the price.





