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While the Dallas Cowboys football season is unfortunately over, the team’s beloved cheerleading squad will be hitting the road this April to kick spirits up a notch across the Lone Star State and beyond.

America’s sweethearts hit the road: The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders announce Spring Tour

by Sam Cohen

America’s Sweethearts Package | CULTURE | dallas cowboys cheerleaders | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO | Winspear Opera House
A blessing box set up for mutual aid

Mutual aid organizations and blessing boxes fill hunger gaps in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food resources | GROWTH | HARDGATE | SNAP
Many food pantries are working to help provide meals and other goods for people, but they need your help.

Where to find food banks and food pantries in DFW

by Stacy Rounds

DFW | DFW-hardgate | food | food banks | food pantries | food resources | grocery | GROWTH | HARDGATE
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 | DFW-hardgate | food and drink
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

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Here’s what to know about the new Netflix House Dallas

by Joi Louviere

| December 15, 2025

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | THINGS TO DO
Netflix House Dallas is now open at the Galleria, with food, drinks, games, and ticketed fan experiences.
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Arlington’s annual Christkindl Christmas market is now open

by Staff Reports

| December 10, 2025

Community | DFW | EXCO-Player | old texas
Texas honors the famous Christmas markets of Germany with this Christkindl pop-up, each year in Arlington.
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Time to spruce things up: Where to choose your own Christmas tree in Texas

by Sierra Rozen

| December 9, 2025

christmas | Community | CULTURE | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Nothing quite compares to the smell of a fresh Christmas tree during the holidays. That cozy pine scent more than makes up for the inevitable floor full of needles—or the annoying task of keeping your pet out of the tree’s water.
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

by Joey Held

| December 1, 2025

CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food & drink | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday | holiday food | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | tamales
As the weather gets (slightly) chillier and the festive decor goes up on the walls, we’ve got your guide to holiday tamales across Dallas-Fort Worth.
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

| November 26, 2025

Addison | Arlington | Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW EVENTS | DFW Lead Story | FAMILY | family friendly | frisco | Grand Prairie | HARDGATE | holiday lights | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | Little Elm | plano | THINGS TO DO
Bring the kids to see these 10 dazzling light displays around DFW this holiday season.
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Here are the best costumes from the 2025 Texas Renaissance Festival

by Staff Reports

| November 21, 2025

Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | EXCO-Player | old texas | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Pirates, dragons, and plague rats, oh my! The costumes did not disappoint during the Pirate Adventure weekend at the Texas Renaissance Festival. The festival is running until Nov. 30 in Todd Mission, TX!
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Here are just some of the free things to do inside the Texas Renaissance Festival

by Staff Reports

| November 13, 2025

Community | CULTURE | EXCO-Player | HTX | old texas | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Running through Nov. 30, the Texas Renaissance Festival has something for every budget. Come along with Houston Newsletter Editor, Sierra as she explores free things to do at the festival and subscribe to the COURIER HTX free email newsletter at the link in our bio to keep up with more Houston happenings.
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

| November 12, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | dallas cowboys | dallas cowboys thanksgiving game | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS | TEXAS | thanksgiving | THINGS TO DO
The Cowboys Thanksgiving game is a lovely tradition. Learn about the team’s Turkey Day history, what to expect this year, and the special treat the winners get.
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

| November 12, 2025

CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | harry potter | harry potter: the exhibition | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Harry Potter: The Exhibition in Dallas was jam-packed with spells, photo ops, and magical moments with my three kids.
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Our DFW Newsletter Editor goes to her first NFL game

by Staff Reports

| November 3, 2025

Community | DFW | EXCO-Player | old texas | SPORTS | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
How old were you when you went to your first NFL game?
No matter what you like, the important thing is finding something that makes your stay worthwhile, and these hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth do just that.

Best bang-for-your-buck hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

| October 31, 2025

Affordability | amenities | Community | CULTURE | DFW | HARDGATE | hotels | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
These nine hotels in Dallas-Fort Worth offer amazing amenities, prime locations, and other cool features that make them well worth the price.
Thanksgiving dinner just tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself.

Thanksgiving in DFW: 10 restaurants to order from or dine in

by Sydni Ellis

| October 29, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | FAMILY | food and drink | HARDGATE | holiday season | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | TEXAS | thanksgiving | thanksgiving in dfw
Reserve a table at one of 10 delicious restaurants hosting Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and/or dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth this year.
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