Four Dallas properties have made the exclusive Forbes Travel Guide this year, the 2024 Star Awards. The annual list includes over 2,000 hotels, restaurants, spas, and ocean cruises. Each is...
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
Christian Union Launches Outreach Initiative
Christian Union provides Christian leadership development through Instagram at top-notch universities to Halt Civilization’s Decline.
By Edgar James | Apr 25, 2022
Six Flags Over Texas Celebrating 60th Anniversary
Six Flags Over Texas is celebrating its 60th Anniversary for the upcoming 2022-2023 season with a new look, new rides, and tastier treats! Six Flags Over Texas has undergone many updates, including...
By Amy Jones | Apr 24, 2022
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking on Earth Day
An ancient meteor shower will reach its annual peak the evening of Friday, April 22, just in time for Earth Day. According to NASA, stargazers will be able to check out the Lyrid meteor shower,...
By Amy Jones | Apr 22, 2022
Local Café Training Adults with Special Needs
The nonprofit organization behind McKinney's Hugs Café and Greenhouse is working to help community members who have special needs. The organization launched the Hugs Training Academy to help relieve...
By Amy Jones | Apr 20, 2022
Get Ready to Spring Into Grapevine Main Live!
The City of Grapevine is springing into the season with “Grapevine Main Live!” a four-week series presented by Grapevine Convention and Visitors Bureau and Harvest Hall. “Grapevine Main Live!” is a...
By Amy Jones | Apr 20, 2022
Chocolate Shortage Amid Easter Candy Demand
Premium chocolate candies and chocolate bunnies were in high demand and short supply this Easter season due to an industry-wide cocoa bean shortage. High-end chocolatier Li-Lac Chocolates discussed...
By Amy Jones | Apr 18, 2022