Today is Labor Day, a welcome reprieve for many from work at the end of summer that provides an opportunity to enjoy parades, picnics, and barbecues. During the days leading up to America’s entrance...
Ashura Holiday Celebrated Today
Today is an important day in Islamic culture. Ashura, a holy day for Muslims worldwide, falls this year on August 8, according to the Gregorian calendar. On this day, Shia Muslims mourn and hold a...
By Amy Jones | Aug 8, 2022
Lightscape Brings One Million Lights to DFW
It is never too early for holiday planning, and the Fort Worth Botanic Garden is getting a jump on the holiday festivities with Lightscape. Thousands of lights will illuminate the botanic gardens...
By Amy Jones | Jun 11, 2022
Study: DFW Cities Among Top 50 for Celebrating Easter
A new study determined that out of the 100 best cities for the Easter holiday, Fort Worth and Dallas ranked in the top 50. "Some of the things that kept them from ranking even higher include the...
By Edgar James | Apr 16, 2022
Easter Celebrations in Dallas-Fort Worth
The days before Easter in Dallas will be filled with Easter Bunny sightings and egg hunts throughout the area for families to enjoy. Most events are free of charge and offer activities for all ages....
Tax-Free Holiday for Emergency Prep Supplies Ahead
As Texas gears up for warmer temperatures and the possibility of severe weather increases, the state has implemented a sales tax holiday to exempt certain emergency preparation supplies from taxes....
March 18 is a Holi Day
March 17 is well known in Dallas as Saint Patrick’s Day, but March 18 is also a very special day for some in the community. It marks the date of the Hindu celebration known as Holi. The Holi...
By Amy Jones | Mar 17, 2022
Best Places for a Special Valentine’s Day Dinner in Dallas
Dallas offers many restaurants with a variety of food inspired by countries around the world. You can take your pick from places with some combination of romance, candlelight, high-quality dishes,...
By Tracy Moseley | Feb 2, 2022
Lunar New Year is Here and DFW is Prepared to Celebrate
February 1, 2022 marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year and the celebration of the Year of the Tiger. According to History.com, the Lunar New Year begins a calendar year whose months are Moon...
By Amy Jones | Feb 1, 2022
Understanding and How to Remedy Post-Holiday Blues
Due to Thanksgiving quickly leading to Christmas and then to New Year’s, this time of year is usually an extensive stretch of festive gatherings with loved ones. Even though all the planning and...
By Tracy Moseley | Jan 3, 2022
DFW New Year’s Eve Celebrations for the Whole Family
New Year’s Eve is approaching, but the night of celebration need not be only for adults! The metroplex offers fun-filled, family-friendly activities for people of all ages to enjoy. Below is a list...
Holiday Sales Increased Despite COVID-19 and Product Shortages
Despite the new COVID-19 variant and higher prices, holiday sales have increased at the fastest pace in seventeen years, reports the National Retail Federation. Compared to the pre-pandemic holiday...
Long Lines Forming at COVID-19 Testing Sites in North Texas
Lines continue to stay long for COVID-19 testing sites throughout North Texas, especially after Christmas. Employees working at these sites told Fox 4 News they test an average of 150 to 200 people...
Holiday Season Brings Increased Demand for COVID-19 Testing
Due to the holiday season, North Texans will see increased lines at COVID-19 testing sites. According to Fox 4 News, it is expected to take another week before the state will know how many were...
Dallas Ranked as One of 2021’s Most Festive Cities
Even though the temperatures climbed into the 80’s in Dallas’ mid-December, a quick walk or drive through the Dallas Fort-Worth metroplex reveals “it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas” in...
Christmas is Here: ‘The Reason for the Season’
Christmas is back, and so are 70-degree temperatures. The warm weather ensures it will not be a “White Christmas” in Texas and makes it hard to get into the holiday spirit. Pull out your most...
‘A Christmas Carol’ at Dallas Theater Center Canceled
The Dallas Theater Center announced that it would cancel all remaining performances of A Christmas Carol scheduled to hold at the Wyly Theatre in the Dallas Arts District. The theater announced that...
By Mary Dada | Dec 24, 2021
Faith in Texas Nonprofit Pays Bail Bonds for Christmas
The faith-based nonprofit Faith In Texas is giving a helping hand to some who are unable to post bond this holiday season. According to a press release shared with WFAA, Faith In Texas will use...
By Amy Jones | Dec 24, 2021
Dallas Ranks Among Top 25 Best Christmas Destinations
According to a new study by WalletHub, Dallas is among the 'Top 25 Best Cities for Christmas.' "It's a city where people have plenty of opportunities to choose from to celebrate,” said Jill...
By Edgar James | Dec 22, 2021
Child Abuse Victims Receive Gifts in DCAC Organized Event
The Dallas Children's Advocacy Center (DCAC) was all bright and bubbly on the evening of December 14 as the center gave gifts to children in a drive-thru event. Every year, during the Christmas...
By Mary Dada | Dec 20, 2021
Guide to View Neighborhood Displays of Christmas Lights
There is less than a week until Christmas day arrives. Single houses and neighborhoods display Christmas lights, illusions, fake snow, music, and many more holiday favorites throughout the Dallas...