Six Flags Over Texas in Arlington plans to add two new rides to Bugs Bunny Boomtown this year. In February, the amusement park is scheduled to spend an estimated $2 million on paving and foundations...
‘Tattoo Mark’ Delivers Teddy Bears to Children’s Hospital
Mark Shenefield, also known as ‘Tattoo Mark,’ is a huge Dallas Cowboys fan with a heart for giving to others. That generous spirit led him to the idea of organizing a teddy bear giveaway for the...
North Texas Nonprofit Finds Homes for Dallas Dogs
A nonprofit in North Texas is on a mission to get stray dogs into loving homes and off of the streets. The Street Dog Project has successfully found families for around 600 dogs in Dallas, CBS...
Nonprofit Helps Formerly Homeless Couple Reunite with Pet Cat
After struggling to settle in, a formerly homeless couple recently reunited with their pet cat. When Deborah and Jonathan Vaughn moved into Greyhound, Dallas, it was difficult for them to find...
By Mary Dada | Dec 18, 2021
Garage-Themed Restaurant ChopShop Opens at Victory Park
ChopShop, a new garage-themed restaurant, has opened at Victory Park. ChopShop comes from the restaurant group Rock Libations, which is also known for the former restaurant Shooters located at 3030...
Former Football Star Emmitt Smith Launching a Restaurant in 2022
Former NFL football player and Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith has a restaurant in the works, set to open next year in "Sin City." The restaurant and premier event venue will be called Emmitt's Las...
The Star District Welcomes Five New Restaurants & Bars
The Star District in Frisco will welcome five new restaurants. The forthcoming establishments will offer a variety of themes to choose from: Italian, Indian, seafood, and more. The restaurants will...
Casanova Karaoke Lounges Offers A Fun Escape At Bishops Arts
According to CultureMap, Casanova Karaoke Lounges has opened a hot new karaoke bar in Bishop Arts. The new location features several lounges decorated with Asian accents, pink hues, velvet couches,...
Historic Third Monday Trade Days Will Close Permanently
After this weekend, Third Monday Trade Days in McKinney will close for good. The iconic trade market, established in the 1880s, is known to be one of the oldest businesses in the city. Retired...
Texas’ Big Mardi Gras Celebration To Return In 2022
Yaga’s Entertainment has announced that Galveston Island’s Mardi Gras celebration is set to make its big return in 2022. The festival was canceled last year due to the pandemic. In the new year, the...
Former President Trump Scheduled to Attend Local Christmas Service
On December 19, at 11:00 am, Donald Trump plans to attend a Christmas-themed special worship service at the First Baptist Church in Dallas, where Dr. Robert Jeffress is the Senior Pastor. At the end...
Find The Perfect Holiday Backdrop In Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas has transformed into a holiday wonderland, and it's the perfect place to add some holiday spirit to your social media feeds. Not only are the Neiman Marcus windows picture perfect...
By Amy Jones | Dec 16, 2021
Backyard Pitmasters to Launch BBQ University In DFW
If you're looking for help and guidance when it comes to serving up the best BBQ meats at your next get-together, Backyard Pitmasters is launching classes in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Backyard...
Local Nonprofit Receives $15,000 to Expand Mentoring Program
The Village Giving Circle awarded $15,000 to Mercy Street Dallas, a nonprofit that prepares young people in Dallas to enter the next generation workforce with a three-pronged development program....
By Edgar James | Dec 15, 2021
Study: Top 20 Best Cities for New Year’s Celebrations
Dallas ranked among the 'Top 20 Best Cities for New Year's' celebrations, partly because of the legality of fireworks, according to a new study. WalletHub placed Dallas at No. 19 in the 2021 Best...
By Edgar James | Dec 15, 2021
Former President Trump Coming to Dallas
The last non-sporting event of 2021 at the American Airlines Center in Dallas will feature former President Donald J. Trump and former Fox journalist Bill O’Reilly. The duo will speak at 3 p.m. at...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Hollywood Holidays’ Concert
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra will present Hollywood Holidays at the Meyerson Symphony Center this weekend, featuring classic silver screen holiday music. The venue is located at 2301 Flora Street,...
Time Magazine names Elon Musk ‘Person of the Year 2021’
As 2021 comes to a close, the year-end wrap-up lists are starting to make their way around. Time Magazine has named Elon Musk their 2021 Person of the Year. “Person of the Year is a marker of...
Habitat for Humanity Using New Energy-Efficient Building Technology
The Dallas chapter of the nonprofit organization, Habitat for Humanity, is using new technology to provide energy-efficient homes for single mothers, families, and low-income residents. Local...
Hot Out of the Oven: Projected Food Trends of 2022
Here we are at the end of the year. As we look back at everything that 2021 offered, we must look ahead to what's in store for 2022. Pinterest has graciously done the work of analyzing the interests...
By Amy Jones | Dec 13, 2021
Study: Local City High on List for Unsustainable Credit Card Debt
According to a new study by WalletHub, Dallas ranked among the top 10 cities with the least-sustainable credit card debt. The company compiled the rankings of 182 cities based on the median credit...
By Edgar James | Dec 13, 2021