Lauren Drewes Daniels
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As we wrap up the year, we’re taking the time to reminisce by walking down the memory lane of our greatest stories of the year. Or at least the ones our readers seemed to enjoy reading.
There were plenty of wild, hilarious, and in some cases truly bizarre stories that unfolded in North Texas in 2025. Social media troublemakers were pissing on everything, RoboCop stepped into the Dallas City Hall demolition debate, and we learned that the state’s most popular fetish is cuckolding. Not exactly a quiet year.
There were truly many good moments, and with the rapid pace of the news cycle these days, we couldn’t possibly remember them all off hand. So, instead, we ran the numbers to see which stories resonated most with our readers. Below are headlines about venue openings, social media’s fascination with Harry Hines Boulevard, hiking and swingers clubs — noticing a trend here?
In 2026, we’re looking forward to an equally riotous year, and we’re excited to have you with us for the ride. Here are the most-read culture stories of 2025:
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10. 6 North Texas Suburbs Make Top 10 List of Best Places to Move in Texas
Can you blame anyone for wanting to be within driving distance of Big D? We can’t. The suburbs are like a cheat code for anyone moving to North Texas who wants modern big city amenities with the proximity to megachurches.
9. The New Universal Studios Park in Frisco Has a Name and a Projected Opening Date
Many people have read about the story that unveiled the self-descriptive name, Universal Kids Resort, which is set to open sometime in 2026. You can check out the park’s newly released map, which includes rides inspired by kids’ favorites like Shrek and SpongeBob, right here.
8. Best Things To Do in Dallas This Week
This rotating list of events is updated each week, and it’s a crowd-pleaser. Museum exhibitions, concerts, family-friendly events — there’s something for everyone here. Check in every Monday to see what’s going on in Big D for the week. And if you’re trying to have fun for free, make sure to bookmark our separate list of free things to do on the weekends.
7. Social Media Is Obsessed With Harry Hines Boulevard’s Sex Workers
Most born-and-raised Dallasites generally avoid Harry Hines. However, this year, the internet was entralled when TikTok and YouTube were flooded with videos highlighting the street’s notorious reputation for nefariousness.
6. Dallas, You’ve Got a Big Little Canyon in Your Backyard. Get There.
We may be landlocked and flat, but we do have a canyon… hours away. As the headline suggests, get there and use our guide when you arrive. Great shopping, coffee shops and luxury cabins await. Oh, and some breathtaking views or whatever.
5. Sharing is Caring: These Are the Sexiest Spots for Swingers in Dallas
For the land of Baptist megachurches, we sure have a lot of places for swingers. And apparently, a lot of people who want to know where to find said swingers, too. But we’re not here to judge, we’re only here to connect you to the perfect spot to meet your husband’s dream man.
4. New North Texas Indoor Water Park Could Be One of the Largest in US
Kalahari Resorts & Conventions must have read our best suburbs to move to story, because the resort group picked Allen as the spot for their next waterpark. Don’t get too excited, though, because it’s estimated to be completed in 2030.
3. Don’t Forget That the Worst Superhero Movie Ever Was Shot in Dallas
George Clooney wishes you would forget Batman & Robin. But we won’t ever let that happen.
2. 19 Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Dallas-Fort Worth
One of the best benefits of living somewhere with a lot of old oil money is that people often donate their old designer items. Is that the “trickle-down economics” they speak of? One man’s trash is everyone’s treasure, we suppose.
1. The 14 Best Places To See Fourth of July Fireworks in Dallas-Fort Worth
This one speaks for itself, really — this is Texas. We’ll catch you next year with a glizzy and a new list of the best spots to watch fireworks.
