COMMUNITY

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.

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.

Studies find declining employment opportunities for early-career workers in AI-exposed fields
by Sam Cohen
| January 23, 2026
AI | AI exposure | AI-exposed jobs | AI-exposed occupations | Community | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ECONOMY | EDUCATION | employment | LABOR | TEXAS | young employees | young workers
Studies have recently found that young workers in AI-exposed fields are seeing a decline in employment opportunities. Several factors are at play.

Dust off your boots: The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo rides back Feb. 12
by Sam Cohen
| January 23, 2026
CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | FAMILY | Hank Williams Jr. | LIFESTYLE | Ludacris | Miranda Lambert | music | SA-hardgate | San Antonio Lead Story | San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo | SATX | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes place February 12-March 1, 2026. Here’s everything you need to know.

So you just got towed or ticketed in Houston: Here’s what to do next
by Sierra Rozen
| January 22, 2026
If that’s ever happened to you and you weren’t sure what to do, keep reading: Here are the steps to take after you’ve been ticketed or towed in Houston.



