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Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

by Joi Louviere

| September 12, 2024

Community | CULTURE | DFW | DFW Lead Story | THINGS TO DO

Here are some ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in DFW.

NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time

by Stacker

| September 12, 2024

Community | SPORTS

Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here's what you need to know about price changes.

NFL Inflation: How ticket and concession prices have changed over time

by Stacker

| September 12, 2024

Community | DFW | SPORTS

Increased costs to both see NFL games in person and watch their favorite NFL teams on TV has impact on fans. Here's what you need to know about price changes.

An inside look at Lyla, the trendiest restaurant in Dallas

by Joey Held

| September 11, 2024

DALLAS | DFW | DFW Lead Story | food and drink | HARDGATE

Lyla is a newer addition to the Dallas restaurant scene, but this Mediterranean-inspired location has quickly become a hotspot. Here’s what it’s really like.

12 Dallas date night itineraries for every kind of couple

by Joey Held

| September 9, 2024

Whether you prefer an active night out or an artsy and laid-back evening, we’ve got you covered with these Dallas date night ideas.

The 10 most absurd roadside attractions in Texas

by Joey Held

| September 9, 2024

CULTURE | DFW | HARDGATE

There are plenty of roads to drive on in Texas. Luckily, there’s no shortage of roadside attractions when you need a break or want to see something spectacularly strange.

Beyond the bar: 7 creative Dallas bachelor party ideas

by Joey Held

| September 5, 2024

DFW | DFW Lead Story | food and drink | HARDGATE | THINGS TO DO

Planning a celebration for a soon-to-be groom? These Dallas bachelor party destinations and ideas offer fun and thrilling adventures for everyone.

Here are 12 events happening in DFW this September

by Joi Louviere

| August 29, 2024

DFW | DFW Lead Story | THINGS TO DO

DFW is the place to be in September, as the triple-digit temperatures cease and festival season begins. Football season is back, the state fair returns, and Latino Heritage Month starts on September 15, so they’ll be lots of fun all over the metroplex in celebration of culture. Whether you like music or food, or eating […]

Diary from a Texas Rangers game

by Joey Held

| August 22, 2024

As baseball stadiums go, Globe Life Field is still relatively new. What’s it like to see the World Series champs Texas Rangers play a game there? Let me enlighten you.