
That’s a lot of dough: Mrs. Baird’s family ranch relisted for nearly $11 million
by Sam Cohen
| April 17, 2026
Baird Ranch | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | Johnson City | Mrs. Baird’s Bakery | Mrs. Baird’s Bakery family | TEXAS | texas hill country | TEXAS HISTORY | West and Swope Ranches
Baird Ranch in Johnson City was recently relisted for sale. Here’s everything you need to know about the historic property. If you’re from Texas, you’re more than familiar with Mrs. Baird’s bread. The Fort-Worth founded company has been baking up staple items for pantries across the Lone Star State since the early 1900s. Part of the bakery’s […]

Plano ISD sparks debate over using AI announcements at upcoming graduations
by Sam Cohen
| April 17, 2026
AI | artificial intelligence | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | plano | plano ISD | Plano Senior High | Plano Senior High graduation | public education
Plano ISD said it will use an AI-powered tool to announce student names at upcoming graduations. Not everyone is happy with the decision. The debate over artificial intelligence and how to use it ethically and sustainably has ramped up in recent years. Though the idea of using “computers and machines to mimic the problem-solving and decision-making capabilities of the human […]

BBQ, ballers, and yarn bombers: Here’s the Dallas-Fort Worth news you missed this week
by Joi Louviere
| April 17, 2026
DALLAS | dallas county | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food and drink | FORT WORTH | James Talarico | nature | politics | SPORTS | TEXAS POLITICS | THINGS TO DO
Here's the latest news out of DFW

Journey through time at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival
by Joey Held
| April 16, 2026
artists | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | food & drink | food and drink | FORT WORTH | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | Scarborough Renaissance Festival | SHOPPING | Waxahachie
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie is celebrating 45 years in style. Come along on a trip through the village, including must-see performances.

After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support
by Sam Cohen
| April 14, 2026
Black Lives Matter | Community | crosswalks | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | governor greg abbott | LGBTQ | LGBTQIA+ | LIFESTYLE | neighborhoods | rainbow crosswalks
Dallas residents are seeking new ways of showing support and pride following removal of rainbow and Black Lives Matter-themed crosswalks.



