Guests are invited to grab some pink skates and channel their inner Regina George at an upcoming themed skating event hosted at Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center. Galleria Dallas will kick off 2024...
Dolce Riviera Restaurant in Dallas Reopens
After being closed for more than two years, one of Dallas' most popular restaurants is reopening. Dolce Riviera is back with a fresh menu, upgraded patio, and new luxury champagne and wine bar. The...
By Amy Jones | May 12, 2022
‘The Bucket Ministry’ Builds 25,000 Water Filters for Kenya
The Bucket Ministry has dedicated a decade to aiding underserved communities across the globe, including the people of the slums in Africa. On May 7, the Rockwall nonprofit gathered volunteers to...
By Amy Jones | May 11, 2022
Dallas BBQ Battle for GMA’s Ultimate Pitmaster
In Good Morning America (GMA)'s United States of BBQ tour, the first two contestants were both Dallas barbecue heavyweights. During its first stop on Monday, April 9, Texas State Fair favorite...
By Amy Jones | May 11, 2022
Snake Season in Texas Ramps Up
As summer weather spreads through Texas, snake season is ramping up, and it's best to be cautious of where you step. Matt Morris, a North Texan who spoke to NBC 5 earlier in the year about a nest of...
Country Star Mickey Gilley Passes at 86
Mickey Gilley, the pioneer of the “urban cowboy” style, died May 7 in Branson, Mo. He was 86 years old.
Texas Dog Confirmed as World’s Tallest Dog
A Texas dog has been declared the tallest living male dog in the world. Zeus, a Great Dane owned by Bedford resident Brittany Davis, measures 3 feet 5.18 inches tall. Davis stated that she had...
By Mary Dada | May 6, 2022
Netflix Continues Layoffs and Cancels More Shows
On May 1, Netflix announced it is dropping a planned animated series produced by Meghan Markle. The move is part of an effort to cut costs as the streaming giant struggles with a loss of subscribers...
By Amy Jones | May 4, 2022
Van Leeuwen Ice Cream Celebrates Dallas Opening With $1 Scoops
On May 7, Brooklyn-based Van Leeuwen Ice Cream will open its first store in Dallas, just in time for summer. Until now, Dallas residents could only find the luxury ice cream brand in the freezer...
By Amy Jones | May 3, 2022
Downtown Park Reopens After $20.1 Million Renovation
Downtown Dallas has turned an almost 6-acre piece of property into a revamped park featuring artwork for visitors to enjoy. Carpenter Park reopens on May 3 as the latest of many renovations to...
Couple Ties the Knot on Southwest Airlines Flight
Love was in the air for a couple from Oklahoma as they exchanged wedding vows aboard a Southwest Airlines plane on April 24. According to a post on Southwest Airlines' Facebook page, Pam Patterson...
By Mary Dada | May 2, 2022
Dallas to Host a Wealth of Events for Juneteenth
Nearly a year after Juneteenth became a federally-recognized holiday, multiple organizations in the City of Dallas are preparing for the annual celebrations.
North Texas Funders Initiative to Invest Locally
The Dallas Foundationjoins other organizations to form the North Texas Funders Initiative to invest money and resources in local nonprofits. The partnership will last for three years and focus on nonprofit community leaders.
Texas State Fair Raises Money For Nonprofits
The State Fair of Texas has awarded funding to twenty-three organizations in South Texas after the organization raised over $148,000 during this first grant cycle of 2022.
North Texas Restaurateur Feeding Ukrainians
A North Texas restaurateur is working alongside the nonprofit World Central Kitchen to raise money for the crisis in Ukraine. Shannon Wynne owns more than thirty restaurants in Texas and told NBC 5...
Disney’s ‘Encanto’ Sing-Along Tour Comes to Dallas
Get ready to "talk about Bruno" when Disney's Encanto comes to the Dos Equis Pavilion in Dallas for a sing-along show on Friday, July 29. The award-winning animated movie will be shown in its...
By Amy Jones | Apr 29, 2022
NASCAR All-Star Race Returns To Texas
The NASCAR All-Star Race is on Sunday, May 22, and will be a thrilling event at the Texas Motor Speedway in Fort Worth. In addition to the All-Star Race, The Texas Motor Speedway is hosting...
By Amy Jones | Apr 28, 2022
Peachy Keen: ‘The Peach Truck’ Coming to DFW This Summer
If you grew up in Texas, at least a couple of these are staples you associate with a Texas summer: a full-flavored jar of sun tea, floating the river in the Hill Country, or sitting in the stands at...
By Amy Jones | Apr 28, 2022
Cynthia Izaguirre Celebrated for Dedication to Foster Children
WFAA-TV news anchor and reporter Cynthia Izaguirre will be honored at a luncheon for her dedication to and advocacy for children in foster care. The Children's Council of Dallas CASA (Court...
By Amy Jones | Apr 27, 2022
Netflix Cancels Shows Amid Subscriber Loss
Last week, Netflix's latest investor report revealed a considerable subscriber loss, throwing the streaming giant into turmoil. The company reported seeing its stock value sink by 40% after the...
By Amy Jones | Apr 25, 2022
Online Discount Store Finds Home in DFW
The MorningSave online discount store -- featured on television shows such as The Kelly Clarkson Show, Rachel Ray, Entertainment Tonight, and The Talk -- is opening a flagship retail store in Plano....
By Amy Jones | Apr 25, 2022