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12 day trips just a short drive from Houston
You can drive to all of the places in our guide within an hour and a half, making Houston a terrific hotspot for day trips to remember.
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Juneteenth in Houston: From 1865 to 2025
This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.
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15 of the best Senior Discounts in Houston
These 15 senior discounts in Houston will save you money on various activities throughout the city, from museums and restaurants to transportation.
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2025 Pride: 8 ways to celebrate in Houston
From fashion shows to parades and business luncheons, these 2025 Pride events are happening right in Houston’s backyard.
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Rainbow rundown: 9 Pride 2025 events in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is celebrating Pride 2025 in big ways. Check out these nine events from May to October that will show you that you belong.
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8 ways to prepare for hurricane season in Texas
We’re approaching the start of hurricane season in Texas. The safest route is to plan ahead before a storm is on the horizon—here’s where to start.
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12 DFW businesses to support during AAPI Month (& all year long!)
May is AAPI Month. To honor the contributions of these communities, we’re highlighting 12 Dallas-Fort Worth businesses worth visiting.
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6 places that host goat yoga in Dallas-Fort Worth
Get your bahhh-maste on at these goat yoga classes offered throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex.
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Dallas celebrates Reverchon Park’s renovated baseball field
Reverchon Park’s ceentury-old baseball field reopens after stunning renovation, blending historic charm with modern amenities for future generations of players.
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Fun in the sun: 20 Houston events happening this summer
From taco and craft beer festivals to a Fourth of July party, you won’t want to miss these Houston events happening in summer 2025.
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‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ and 5 other awesome exhibits in Dallas
Step aboard “Titanic: The Exhibition,” a true-to-life recreation of one of the most popular ships in history—and learn plenty of new things along the way.
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Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.
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Where to wander through wildflowers in Dallas-Fort Worth
The DFW area is home to a gorgeous array of wildflowers. Follow our guide to learn the best locations to see them and some of the varieties you’ll find.
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Here are 7 of some of Texas’ most strange laws
If you’re tuned into Texas politics, it probably doesn’t surprise you that the state has laws that don’t make any sense in 2025. There must’ve been a time when making laws was fun and easy and state leaders, as well as city governments, started throwing any rule to the wall to see if it stuck.…
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Fair Housing Month: Discover your rights in Dallas this April
Dallas hosts Fair Housing Roadshow in April, offering free workshops on housing rights and discrimination protections across multiple neighborhoods.
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Your unofficial guide to 4/20 in Dallas-Fort Worth
From elaborate meals and treats to activities that will broaden your horizons, we’ve put together our favorite ways to ring in a DFW 4/20 celebration in style.
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16 best senior discounts in Dallas-Fort Worth
Take advantage of the best senior discounts in Dallas-Fort Worth to save money on entertainment, groceries, and more.
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50 songs you won’t believe are turning 50 this year
Can you believe that these hit songs are turning the big 5-0?
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10 speakeasies in Dallas-Fort Worth
Hidden within bookstores, grocery stores, laundromats, and other DFW locations, speakeasies offer vintage vibes, carefully crafted cocktails, and plenty of merriment.
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10 things to do in Dallas that are off the beaten path
From buildings people regularly pass by to attractions tucked away from the hustle and bustle, here are 10 things to do in Dallas you may have missed.
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Reality romance, Texas style: Bachelor filming spots you can visit
Explore The Bachelor’s Texas filming spots, why Houston invested $240K to host the show, and where fans can visit these reality TV landmarks.
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The 9 Texas teams participating in March Madness 2025
Texas is well-represented in both the men’s and women’s NCAA Tournaments. Learn more about these schools and their history during March Madness.
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Arcades in Fort Worth, ranked from worst to best
We’ve done the research for you to rank all the arcades in Fort Worth. Time to mash buttons, tap flippers, and skeeball your gaming heart out.
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17 restaurants in Texas with insane views
From soaring heights that showcase elaborate city views to gorgeous experiences among trees and water, these restaurants in Texas offer terrific visuals.
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6 legendary Texas animals (and the stories behind them)
Learn about some of the most legendary Texas animals, from college mascots like Bevo and Reveille to long-gone mammals memorialized in time.
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Your essential festival guide to South by Southwest 2025
South by Southwest 2025 brings together groundbreaking film, music, comedy, and technology from March 7-15, showcasing tomorrow’s cultural phenomena today.
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Where to munch on mochi donuts in Texas
Mochi donuts are one of the hottest culinary trends of the moment. Texas has several delightful spots to try these tasty treats.
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14 totally free things to do in Dallas
On a tight budget? Discover 14 things to do in Dallas that won’t cost you a dime.
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Seen on Hulu, sipped in North Texas: Is Swig worth the hype?
In this week’s Don’t Sleep On feature, I checked out a soda shop I didn’t know I needed.
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Container Gardening 101: Everything Texas Gardeners Need to Know
Container gardening is beneficial for smaller spaces and offers more flexibility in growing plants. Here’s everything Texans need to know about the hobby.
