Dallas
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Oak Cliff’s Tenth Street Digital Museum keeps Black history alive
The Tenth Street Digital Museum is capturing the Oak Cliff district’s notable history. Here’s what you need to know.
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8 ways to spend Memorial Day in DFW
Memorial Day weekend is an opportunity for reflection and family time. Here are 8 ways to celebrate in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad
A recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.
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Here’s what you missed this week in Dallas-Fort Worth
Here’s a recap of some of this week’s headlines, from education to food.
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Indoor play places for DFW Kids: Your rainy day guide
When rainy weather gets you down, check out these eight cool indoor play places for kids in Dallas-Fort Worth.
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Dallas is trying to make it easier for police to work with ICE. Residents are pushing back
Dallas residents are sharing the importance of building a coalition and fighting back against an increase in US Immigration and Customs Enforcement presence in the city.
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Deep Vellum puts Dallas on the map as one of America’s top indie bookstore destinations
Dallas’s Deep Vellum Books & Publishing was named one of the best independent bookstores in the US by Condé Nast Traveler. Here’s why.
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How one North Texas teacher became the internet’s favorite educator
Kindergarten teacher Sonja White takes her social media followers behind the scenes of her viral classroom magic.
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How Mary Kay Ash turned Texas grit into a global beauty empire
Mary Lisa Gavenas’s new biography, “Selling Opportunity: The Story of Mary Kay,” recounts the meteoric rise of Texas’s own Mary Kay Ash.
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Dallas-Fort Worth, mark your calendars with these upcoming events
This is an ongoing list of weekend events and things to do in the North Texas.
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DFW teachers share what they actually want for Teacher Appreciation Week
For some reason, Teacher Appreciation Week always sneaks up on me. The special week to honor your kids’ teachers is May 4 to 8, and with two kids in school and one in pre-K, it can get overwhelming fast. (Don’t even get me started on the time I accidentally gave the gifts—including personalized notes—to the wrong…
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Fall in love with your next read (and your next latte) at Daydream
Daydream is a romance bookstore/coffee shop in the heart of Arlington featuring local goods and steamy reads.
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‘I would just stay home’: Paratransit riders speak out against potential DART withdrawal
Riders who rely on paratransit services are advocating to stay in DART ahead of the May 2 election. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas County election fight ends with a return to countywide voting
The Texas Fifth Court of Appeals has rejected a recent petition from a Dallas County Republican aiming to force the county to once again use precinct-based voting for the May 26 runoff election.
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Lancaster firefighters speak frankly on the toll of being short-staffed
The Lancaster Firefighters Association is speaking candidly about the impact of its staffing shortages. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Here’s your Dallas-Fort Worth news rundown for the week
Here’s a recap of some of this week’s headlines, from education to food.
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Dallas diners, Flock & Fresh wants to be your new chicken go-to
A new fast-casual restaurant serving up an array of chicken products is opening May 2. Here’s what you need to know about Flock & Fresh.
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This DFW salt room is shaking up respiratory recovery
The Salti Salt Spa is one of several businesses bring halo therapy to North Texas.
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Dallas’ Longhorn Ballroom is ready for its second act
The Longhorn Ballroom was an iconic venue for decades before falling into disrepair. Now, it’s back and better than ever.
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Oak Cliff Pilates makes viral craze accessible
This Dallas pilates studio was recently featured in the Courier DFW newsletter series “Don’t Sleep On.”
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Jurassic perks: Dinosaur Valley State Park named one of America’s best family camping spots
Dinosaur Valley State Park was recently named one of the best family camping destinations in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
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After years of planning, Frisco’s Grand Park breaks ground April 27
Phase One of construction on Frisco’s Grand Park is set to begin on April 27. Here’s everything you need to know.
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New tip reward offered in cold case killing of UT-Dallas student Brent Gutheinz
22-year-old Brent Gutheinz was murdered in 1997. Now, an increased reward is being offered for information about his case.
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11 restaurants in DFW where kids can eat for free
Save some money by bringing your kids to one of these fantastic restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth that offer free kids’ meals.
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That’s a lot of dough: Mrs. Baird’s family ranch relisted for nearly $11 million
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…
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Plano ISD sparks debate over using AI announcements at upcoming graduations
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…
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BBQ, ballers, and yarn bombers: Here’s the Dallas-Fort Worth news you missed this week
Here’s the latest news out of DFW
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Journey through time at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival
The Scarborough Renaissance Festival in Waxahachie is celebrating 45 years in style. Come along on a trip through the village, including must-see performances.
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After crosswalk changes, Dallas locals turn to new signs of support
Dallas residents are seeking new ways of showing support and pride following removal of rainbow and Black Lives Matter-themed crosswalks.
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Feral hogs wreak havoc across Texas, leaving trail of damage in recent weeks
Feral hogs have been causing damage in Mesquite for several weeks. Here’s what you need to know about the invasive species.
