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Witnessing March Madness in person is a true experience.

A veteran fan’s guide to attending March Madness in person

by Joey Held

basketball | Community | CULTURE | ENTERTAINMENT | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | local | Local news | locals | March Madness | OPINION | recreation | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS | THINGS TO DO
Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament.

Meet the Texas teams playing in March Madness

by Joey Held

central texas | Community | CULTURE | East Texas | FAMILY | family friendly | HARDGATE | HTX | LIFESTYLE | Local news | News | North Texas | recreation | south texas | SPORTS | STATE | TEXAS | Texas A&M | Texas Tech University
The Frisco RoughRiders have been delighting baseball fans for over two decades.

Here’s why the Frisco RoughRiders attract so many fans (& why you should become one!)

by Claire Mainprize

baseball | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | ENTERTAINMENT | frisco | Frisco RoughRiders | LIFESTYLE | SPORTS
There are plenty of cool summer camps near Dallas-Fort Worth that offer peace-of-mind for worried parents without sacrificing any of the fun for kids.

The 8 coolest sleepaway summer camps near DFW are filling up fast!

by Sydni Ellis

DALLAS | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | EDUCATION | FORT WORTH | fun | graford | granbury | North Texas | outdoor recreation | outdoors | paradise | people with disabilities | Rocksprings | sleepaway camps | summer camps | tyler | Van
The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament is underway in McKinney and runs until March 15.

Paddles up, Texas! The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament has arrived in McKinney

by Sam Cohen

Alex Valentine | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW | DFW-hardgate | LIFESTYLE | McKinney | North Texas | pickleball | SPORTS | The Veolia Texas Open Pickleball tournament
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has tons of kid-friendly spring activities for families to enjoy together.

8 kid-friendly DFW destinations to visit on spring break

by Sydni Ellis

CULTURE | DALLAS | Dallas Arboretum | dallas zoo | DFW | DFW Lead Story | DFW-hardgate | FAMILY | family friendly | FORT WORTH | Fort Worth Zoo | grapevine | Great Wolf Lodge | kids | Legoland Discover Center | LIFESTYLE | Netflix House Dallas | Peppa Pig World of Play | Perot Museum

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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.
Denton is a wonderful mix of people, activities, new things, and old traditions.

8 delightful things to do in Denton, Texas

by Sydni Ellis

| October 27, 2025

Affordability | Community | CULTURE | denton | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.
There are many fabulous Halloween events in North Texas that’ll give you a taste for all things eerie, scary, and strange.

13 family-friendly Halloween events in Dallas-Fort Worth

by Sydni Ellis

| October 14, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | ENTERTAINMENT | family friendly | halloween | halloween events | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | THINGS TO DO
Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy.
Día de los Muertos honors family and friends who have died.

8 Día de los Muertos events worth traveling to across Texas

by Joey Held

| October 14, 2025

animals | austin | celebration | Community | CULTURE | DALLAS | DFW EVENTS | diversity | El Paso | ENTERTAINMENT | EQUALITY | FAMILY | food & drink | food and drink | food trucks | FORT WORTH | fun | HARDGATE | HOLIDAYS | LIFESTYLE | LITERATURE | local business | MEXICAN CULTURE | recreation | SATX | SHOPPING | TEXAS | TEXAS HISTORY | THINGS TO DO | TRAVEL
Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration.
As summer turns into fall and the weather gets slightly cooler, Dallas-Fort Worth transforms into a hauntingly good time.

Haunted houses, ghost tours, & other spooky experiences in DFW

by Joey Held

| October 9, 2025

Community | CULTURE | DFW | ENTERTAINMENT | ghost tour | halloween | HARDGATE | haunted house | LIFESTYLE | North Texas | plano | spooky season
From the longest walk-through horror house to visiting a cemetery full of infants, DFW has plenty of disquieting and spooky experiences.
A new "Cottage Food Law" has lifted many restrictions in place for years.

A sweet deal for home-based food businesses in TX

by Public News Service

| October 7, 2025

Community | cottage food vendors | CULTURE | FARMING | food | food & drink | food and drink | home-based businesses | home-based food businesses | LIFESTYLE | local business | SMALL BUSINESS | TEXAS
It is now easier in Texas for home cooks, bakers and farmers to sell their products to the public.
Chili’s has announced that it’s doing away with its White Queso and Beef Skillet Queso options.

Chili’s skillet queso fans are nacho happy about the chain’s new menu mixup

by Sam Cohen

| October 6, 2025

chili's | CULTURE | food and drink | HARDGATE | LIFESTYLE | Skillet Beef Queso | Southwestern Queso | TEXAS | White Skillet Queso
Chili’s announced that it’s doing away with its White Queso and Beef Skillet Queso options. The dips will be replaced with a new vegetarian alternative.
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The summer I turned pro: Meet Dallas Trinity FC’s 15-year-old soccer star, Rhea Moore

by Joi Louviere

| October 2, 2025

DALLAS | dallas news | DFW | DFW Lead Story | SPORTS
One of Dallas Trinity FC's newest players just became the youngest woman goal scorer in United States professional soccer history at 15.
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