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North Texas’s Cooper Lutkenhaus became the youngest world champion at the World Indoor Championships.

Texas’ Cooper Lutkenhaus just changed world track & field history forever

by Sam Cohen

2025 USA Track and Field Outdoor Championships | Cooper Lutkenhaus | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | NATIONAL NEWS | SPORTS | track and field | world champion
The Frisco RoughRiders have been delighting baseball fans for over two decades.

Here’s why the Frisco RoughRiders attract so many fans (& why you should become one!)

by Claire Mainprize

baseball | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | Frisco RoughRiders | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS
There are plenty of cool summer camps near Dallas-Fort Worth that offer peace-of-mind for worried parents without sacrificing any of the fun for kids.

The 8 coolest sleepaway summer camps near DFW are filling up fast!

by Sydni Ellis

DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | fun | graford | granbury | North Texas | outdoor recreation | outdoors | paradise | people with disabilities | Rocksprings | sleepaway camps | summer camps | tyler | Van
The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament is underway in McKinney and runs until March 15.

Paddles up, Texas! The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament has arrived in McKinney

by Sam Cohen

Alex Valentine | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | North Texas | pickleball | SPORTS | The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has tons of kid-friendly spring activities for families to enjoy together.

8 kid-friendly DFW destinations to visit on spring break

by Sydni Ellis

CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Arboretum | dallas zoo | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | family friendly | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth Zoo | grapevine | Great Wolf Lodge | kids | Legoland Discover Center | LIFESTYLE | Netflix House Dallas | Peppa Pig World of Play | Perot Museum
Things to Do in Dallas | Events, Activities, and Attractions in DFW

I tried The Brown Thumb’s Keith Lee-approved matcha

by Joi Louviere

BLACK OWNED BUSINESS | coffee shops | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW-hardgate | don't sleep on | plants | THINGS TO DO | woman-owned business

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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

| January 28, 2026

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | latino | SNAP
Texas-based Hispanic market chains play a vital role in meeting everyday needs for millions of people across the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Kabayan is one of our favorite Asian markets in DFW

Five of our favorite local Asian markets in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

| January 27, 2026

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | international food
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has a slew of amazing locally-owned and Texas-based Asian markets that deserve our praise and patronage.
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

| January 26, 2026

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | music | politics | THINGS TO DO
DFW will soon get a chance to see live performances from music artists unafraid to share their political beliefs.
“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.
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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.
Things to Do in Dallas | Events, Activities, and Attractions in DFW

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.
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