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The holiday season brings lots of festive cheer—and it’s also peak time for tamales.

Where to find the best tamales for your holiday celebrations in DFW

There’s nothing better than enjoying twinkling lights this time of year!

The 10 most dazzling Dallas-Fort Worth holiday lights displays

by Sydni Ellis

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Here are the best costumes from the 2025 Texas Renaissance Festival

by Staff Reports

Here are just some of the free things to do inside the Texas Renaissance Festival

by Staff Reports

Arlington, Texas / USA - December 19, 2015: Young Dallas Cowboys Fan in a Big Cowboys Hat Outside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX

Everything you need to know about the Cowboys Thanksgiving game

by Joey Held

Step into a world full of whimsy, adventure, and friendship at Harry Potter: The Exhibition.

Harry Potter: The Exhibition: We made potions, fought Boggarts, & had a magical time

by Sydni Ellis

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How to celebrate the Summer Solstice in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Joey Held

| June 10, 2024

The summer solstice is the longest day of the year, and midsummer celebrations are already beginning. Here’s how to join in on the fun in Dallas-Fort Worth.

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Here’s your ultimate guide to the best museums in Fort Worth

by COURIER DFW Staff

| June 6, 2024

Get ready to explore these Forth Worth museums.

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Zen out at these 5 Dallas yoga studios

by COURIER DFW Staff

| June 6, 2024

DFW | DFW Lead Story | GROWTH | HARDGATE | THINGS TO DO

Embrace your inner yogi at one of these yoga communities in Dallas.

Listen to your favorite tunes at one of Fort Worth’s must-visit live music venues

by COURIER DFW Staff

| June 4, 2024

Find your next favorite band at one of these live music venues in Fort Worth.

Celtics favored to win Game 1 and NBA Finals series, but money is rolling in on the Mavericks

by Associated Press

| June 4, 2024

DALLAS MAVERICKS | DFW

The Celtics are prohibitive favorites to win Thursday’s Game 1 of the NBA Finals and odds are on Boston to hoist what would be its record 18th championship banner. But the money, at least at BetMGM Sportsbook, is pouring in on the Dallas Mavericks. Senior trader Halvor Egeland said Monday that 80% of the bets were coming on […]