
Clearing the air in DFW: A look at local steps to improve air quality
| September 23, 2025
Between a bustling population, long commutes, industrial activities, and the limited public transportation access, it’s not too surprising that the Dallas-Fort Worth area ranks as the 10th-worst city for ozone pollution. That’s according to the American Lung Association’s 2025 air quality report, which in 2024 ranked DFW at no. 13. The report collects data on […]

Get to know your 2025-2026 Dallas Mavericks NBA team
by Joey Held
| September 22, 2025
Anthony Davis | CULTURE | DALLAS | DALLAS MAVERICKS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | Jason Kidd | Klay Thompson | Kyrie Irving | NATIONAL NEWS | NBA
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.

Step right up! Adidas set to unveil State Fair of Texas kicks
by Sam Cohen
| September 15, 2025
adidas | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | HARDGATE | hibbett | LIFESTYLE | shoes | state fair superstar | TEXAS
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.

10 celebrity chef restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth
by Sydni Ellis
| September 12, 2025
celebrities | celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | plano
After reading about these 10 Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants started by celebrity chefs, you’ll want to make a dinner reservation pronto.

‘More stressed, more unsure’: Texas educators start school year under new DEI ban
| September 9, 2025
DALLAS | dei | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW TEXED EXCLUSIVE | diversity | EDUCATION | educators | equity | inclusion | SAN ANTONIO | state legislature | TEXAS
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.