Dallas
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Get a taste of 10 DFW restaurants opening in 2026
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…
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Here’s what to know about the new Netflix House Dallas
Netflix House Dallas is now open at the Galleria, with food, drinks, games, and ticketed fan experiences.
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Jasmine Crockett launches campaign for US Senate seat in Texas
US Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Dallas), a progressive critic of the Trump administration, stepped into the US Senate race on Monday and upended the Democratic primary.
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Organizations work to tackle maternal health crisis across Texas
Health care systems and organizations are working together across north Texas to improve maternal health outcomes.
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The American Black Film Festival will be in Dallas this weekend. Here’s what you need to know
The American Black Film Festival is holding a two-day event this weekend at AMC NorthPark 15. Here are all the details.
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Remembering Cleo Hearn: Visionary Behind Cowboys of Color Rodeo Dies at 86
Cleo Hearn, who was known for creating the Cowboys of Color Rodeo, has died at the age of 86. Here’s what you need to know about his life and legacy. Cleo Hearn, a legend in the Texas rodeo community, died on November 9 at the age of 86. He will be remembered, among many other…
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TX walk to bring attention to substance-use disorders
Drug poisoning deaths have increased by 75% in Texas over the last five years. In hopes of ending the stigma surrounding substance-use disorders, hundreds of people are expected to gather in Dallas Saturday for a walk sponsored by the nonprofit Shatterproof. The Shatterproof Walk to End Addiction Stigma will bring together advocates, families and those…
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Everything you need to know about the Cowboys Thanksgiving game
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.
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Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Dallas was jam-packed with spells, photo ops, and magical moments with my three kids.
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Fruitbowl in Dallas: My 24 oz. bowl was gone in 20 minutes
Fruit may not seem like something you’d wait for, but a recent video circulating on social media pointed out that Fruitbowl on Cedar Springs Road in Dallas was a hidden gem because of that.
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More film and tv productions hope to see filming in Texas with new incentives, production campus
And with a new incentive, the Lone Star State could see even more movies and TV shows being filmed here. The program, headed by Houston First Corporation and announced in October, will offer productions filmed in Houston 10% back on local spending. This will apply to up to $100,000 per project, with $400,000 available each…
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How the government shutdown could hurt low-income students in Texas
The US government officially shut down at midnight on Oct. 1 after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement. Federal workers said it’s already impacting education funding.
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8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas
Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.
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Fort Worth ISD adopts Bible-infused curriculum
Fort Worth ISD is now one of the largest districts in Texas to implement Bluebonnet Learning, and will receive millions of dollars from the state for adopting the new materials.
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Texas ranks second in the US for book bans
It’s Banned Books Week, which means PEN America—a nonprofit that fights censorship—has updated its database of banned books in public schools throughout the country.
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A deep dive into Dallas’ forgotten World’s Fair history
One of Texas’s largest cities hosted people across the globe at multiple world’s fairs. Learn about Dallas’ world’s fair history and the legacy it left.
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The summer I turned pro: Meet Dallas Trinity FC’s 15-year-old soccer star, Rhea Moore
One of Dallas Trinity FC’s newest players just became the youngest woman goal scorer in United States professional soccer history at 15.
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Get to know your 2025-2026 Houston Rockets NBA team
Last year’s squad was a surprising top seed in the Western Conference. After shaking up their roster, the 2025-2026 Houston Rockets are a title contender.
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Go behind the scenes on 9 fun factory tours in Texas
These Texas factory tours offer a glimpse into the production of some of our favorite products, including cheese, money, and baseball gloves.
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Get to know your 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks NBA team
The 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks have plenty of returning faces and could make some noise in a crowded Western Conference—assuming they can stay healthy.
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Step right up! Adidas set to unveil State Fair of Texas kicks
Adidas is partnering with Hibbett for a run of limited-edition shoes featuring a State Fair of Texas theme. Here’s what you need to know about the “State Fair” Superstar kicks.
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10 celebrity chef restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
After reading about these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants started by celebrity chefs, you’ll want to make a dinner reservation pronto.
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‘More stressed, more unsure’: Texas educators start school year under new DEI ban
Educators speak out on new laws they face in classrooms, including a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion and a “Parental Bill of Rights” that makes it easier for conservatives to interfere in public schools.
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Get a glimpse of the 2025-26 Dallas Cowboys roster
The NFL season is upon us. Here’s how the Dallas Cowboys roster stacks up, plus the key games Cowboys fans should circle on their calendar.
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It’s not in your head—downtown Dallas is getting hotter. Here’s what the city is doing about it
Dallas is partnering with the Smart Surfaces Coalition to help combat the city’s increasingly hot urban core. Here’s what they’re planning to do.
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Big-name neighbors: 9 celebrities who own homes in Texas
Learn about nine celebrities who call Texas home, from natives to first-timers who fell in love with the Lone Star State.
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10 things I did in Frisco that made me feel like a kid again
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frisco for kids and adults alike. You’ll certainly get a nostalgia kick from our tour of the city. Sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Texas. In fact, a recent study from GoBankingRates.com named Frisco the most affordable…
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Project expected to reduce temps in Dallas’ heat island
A groundbreaking project is planned for the SouthwesternMedical District that developers say will improve health and help cool the Dallas heat island. The medical district is working with the Texas Trees Foundation to add more trees and landscaping to the corridor and build a park in the middle of the 14 acres of land that…
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Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
City councils have cut funding for programs and policies that consider religion, race, gender, and other identity markers.
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My friend group tried Dallas’s coolest new take on shuffleboard (& yours should too)
There’s a new game in town. See how Electric Shuffle elevates shuffleboard and provides a delightfully enjoyable group experience.
