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A butcher shop case filled with assorted fresh-cut meats

Deep Ellum’s oldest butcher shop, enters its 131st year in business

by Stacy Rounds

DFW
House-made tortillas like the ones you can find at our local Hispanic markets

5 highly-rated local Hispanic markets in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | SNAP
A table filled with delicious Hispanic foods purchased from a Hispanic market

A closer look at five Hispanic supermarket chains serving DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | latino | SNAP
Kabayan is one of our favorite Asian markets in DFW

Five of our favorite local Asian markets in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE | international food
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These are the 13 best concerts by politically active artists coming to DFW in 2026

by Joi Louviere

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | FORT WORTH | music | politics | THINGS TO DO
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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics

by Joey Held

2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | Arlington | CULTURE | DALLAS | DALLAS STARS | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HARDGATE | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | mental health | NATIONAL NEWS | News | plano | San Antonio | SPORTS | TEXAS | University of Texas at Austin

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6 athletes from Texas competing in the Winter Olympics

by Joey Held

| January 26, 2026

2026 winter olympics | amber glenn | Arlington | CULTURE | DALLAS | DALLAS STARS | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HARDGATE | LGBTQ | LIFESTYLE | mental health | NATIONAL NEWS | News | plano | San Antonio | SPORTS | TEXAS | University of Texas at Austin
The Winter Olympics and Paralympic Games will take place across February and March. Here are six Texas athletes who will be heading to Italy to participate.
“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster.

Mark your calendars: Shirley Chung’s Night Rooster opens In Dallas January 31

by Sam Cohen

| January 23, 2026

celebrity chef restaurants | celebrity chefs | chinese restaurants | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | food & drink | food and drink | Hooper Hospitality Concepts | Night Rooster | Shirley Chung | top chef
“Top Chef” alum Shirley Chung has partnered with Hooper Hospitality Concepts to open a new Dallas restaurant, Night Rooster. The fine dining eatery will open Jan. 31.
Gourmet European Market in North Dallas is one of the area's newest European markets

Five of DFW’s best European markets

by Stacy Rounds

| January 22, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | SNAP
Whether you’re missing flavors from home or just looking to expand your palate, these European markets in DFW are worth seeking out.
Savor The Season At The 9 Best Farmers Markets In Dallas-Fort Worth

Six standout farmers markets in the DFW area

by Stacy Rounds

| January 22, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP
Some neighborhoods are classified as food deserts, where full-service grocery stores are scarce. Farmers markets help bridge that gap by bringing producers and consumers together in neighborhood settings.
According to the American Red Cross, someone in the U.S. needs blood and/or platelets every two seconds.

It’s National Blood Donor Month: Here’s where to give blood in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 20, 2026

Addison | Allen | Arlington | Community | DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | donate blood | frisco | give blood | HEALTH | irving | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | National Blood Donor Month | nonprofits | plano | THINGS TO DO
Discover where to give blood in Dallas-Forth Worth during National Blood Donor Month in January (and beyond!).
Inside an ALDI for budget grocery shopping on many items

Budget-friendly grocery stores worth knowing in Dallas–Fort Worth

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food & drink | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | SNAP | TEXAS
When times get really tough, we are lucky enough to have a number of money-saving grocery stores spread across DFW. Here are some budget grocery stores worth checking out.
grocery shopping at a local grocer

Locally owned grocery stores that support Dallas–Fort Worth communities

by Stacy Rounds

| January 15, 2026

Affordability | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | food and drink | grocery | GROWTH | shop local | SNAP
These five locally owned grocery stores and small chains across Dallas–Fort Worth share a commitment to serving our North Texas communities.
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Dallas’ Starship Bagel takes breakfast to another planet

by Joi Louviere

| January 12, 2026

DALLAS | DFW | DSO | food and drink | HARDGATE
Award-winning bagels in Dallas? Who would have thought it?
MLK Day isn’t just a day to remember the legacy of Dr. King; it’s also a National Day of Service.

How & where to give back on MLK Day in DFW

by Sydni Ellis

| January 12, 2026

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. | EDUCATION | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | MLK Day | North Texas | THINGS TO DO | volunteering
Volunteer your time, donate money, and learn more about the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. this MLK Day in North Texas.
HALL Park in Frisco has undergone a $7 billion, multi-phase redevelopment.

The history of HALL Park (+ the top 7 sculptures you’ll find there)

by Joey Held

| January 12, 2026

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | HALL park | LIFESTYLE | public art | sculpture | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO
Spanning 162 acres, there’s plenty to see at HALL Park, including hundreds of impressive sculptures and works of art from local and national creators.
National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem.

7 Texas organizations to support during National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month

by Joey Held

| January 9, 2026

austin | central texas | Community | CULTURE | FAMILY | FORT WORTH | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | SAFETY | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | volunteers
National Slavery & Human Trafficking Prevention Month seeks to bring awareness to a very real problem. Here’s how Texans can make a difference.
flags flying over Austin city limits, one of Texas' many music festivals

Music to the ear: Your ultimate guide to Texas music festivals

by Sierra Rozen

| January 8, 2026

austin | houston livestock show and rodeo | live music venue | music | state fair of texas | TEXAS | Texas Lead Story | THINGS TO DO
As a state bursting at the seams with different cultures, it’s no wonder that Texas music festivals are so diverse when it comes to genres. From the thumping bass of EDM to the guitar twang found in folk, there’s a festival for every ear and every type of music in the Lone Star State.
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