Lifestyle
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo pledges $2M for vocational education scholarships
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo pledged $2 million for vocational education scholarships. Here’s how to apply.
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The MFAH brings three giants of 20th-century art together in one exhibition
Artworks from Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Here’s what to know.
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Fort Worth African American Museum to celebrate grand opening June 12 as part of Freedom Vibes festival
The Fort Worth African American Museum and Cultural Center is set to open June 12. Here’s what you need to know about its first exhibit.
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Texas Monthly names two Fort Worth spots among the state’s best new(er) taquerias
Texas Monthly named two Fort Worth taco spots some of the best in the Lone Star State. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Did you know more than 36% of Dallas residents live in food deserts?
While some parts of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex have easy access to groceries, the area has plenty of food deserts where options are more sparse.
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5 celestial events visible in Texas skies this summer
The Texas skies will have vibrant views this summer. Learn which moons, meteor showers, and planets you’ll be able to spot during the night and early morning.
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They left Texas to survive. Now Seattle is scrambling to keep up
Seattle may declare a civil emergency is response to the influx of LGBTQIA+ people moving to the city from Texas and other red states.
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Tick bites in Texas are a growing concern. Here’s how to protect your household
Tick bites can cause several illnesses, some of them serious. Here’s how to protect yourself from ticks this summer.
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Dallas students step into the spotlight at the FIFA World Cup
Dozens of Dallas students will accompany players onto the field for FIFA World Cup matches in the city. Here’s what you need to know.
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Thousands of LEGO bricks transform Fort Worth Botanic Garden this spring
Fort Worth Botanic Garden is hosting a LEGO exhibition from May 22 until September 7. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Sports Illustrated brings World Cup kickoff event to Dallas on June 20
Sports Illustrated will hold an event, “SI Beyond the Pitch,” at SILO in Dallas on June 20. Here’s what you need to know.
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13 bar and restaurant patios worth a perch in Houston
Fresh air, Tex-Mex, and room for the kids and dog: These are Houston’s best outdoor patios for eating, drinking, and soaking up the good life.
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Arlington’s National Medal of Honor Museum recognized among the world’s most beautiful
The National Medal of Honor Museum in Arlington was named one of the most beautiful museums in the world by Prix Versailles. Here’s why.
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Tornado season in North Texas: Essential safety tips every resident should know
In Texas, tornadoes most frequently strike from March through the end of May. Here are some preparation and safety tips.
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How to support women’s sports in Texas
Between dedicated bars, professional and semi-pro teams, and an abundance of colleges, there are countless ways to support women’s sports in Texas.
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New safety laws leave most Texas sleepaway summer camps in limbo
So far, only nine summer camps in Texas have received application approval to open this year. Here’s what you need to know.
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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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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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No more sneaking extra Sprite: McDonald’s self-serve drink stations are disappearing
McDonald’s franchises across the US will slowly get rid of self-service drink stations. Here’s everything you need to know about the change.
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9 summer events in San Antonio you won’t want to miss
From outdoor fests to cool indoor escapes, San Antonio’s summer calendar is packed with events worth braving the heat for.
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9 cheap & fun ways to spend Memorial Day in Houston
From free outdoor concerts to budget-friendly picnics, here’s how to make the most of Memorial Day weekend in Houston without breaking the bank.
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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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Texas struggles to support working moms, lands near bottom in new report
WalletHub ranked Texas as the 9th worst state for workings moms in the US. Here’s everything you need to know.
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El Niño may return to Texas this summer, but forecasters say ‘don’t panic’
El Niño, a weather pattern that effects wind and ocean surface temperatures, may return to Texas this summer.
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Houston, we have a lovebug problem — and it’s only getting worse
Lovebugs, otherwise known as honeymoon flies, are descending on Houston in swarms. Here’s what you need to know about them.
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Beneath the Gulf’s surface, a new moon jellyfish species reveals itself
A new species of moon jellyfish, Aurelia profunda, was discovered in the Gulf of Mexico. Here’s everything you need to know.
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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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The best cocktail bars in Houston you need to visit right now
Houston’s cocktail scene goes far beyond the ordinary—these are the bars and lounges worth lingering in all night long.
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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.
