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Holidays

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Pogo's Champagne
Restaurants

Got Your Veuve? Here Are 5 Other Sommelier-Approved Champagnes for NYE

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 30, 2025

We’ve got some top Champagne picks all with interesting backstories and at variety of price-points, sorta like you.

Dallas Life

The Best NYE Events and Parties in Dallas

By Julianna ChenDecember 29, 2025

From fireworks shows to masquerade balls, this year’s events will set the tone for your 2026 in a big (D) way.

margarita on a table.
Restaurants

The Layover Guide: Best Bars & Restaurants at DFW Airport

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 22, 2025

Make a layover the best part of your busy travel day.

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Kristians Petrovskis, Romualds Cubrevics and Normunds Ulevicus are accused of taking part in a $14 million gift-card scam.
Crime & Police

3 Jailed in Dallas County in $14 Million Gift Card Scam

By Patrick WilliamsDecember 22, 2025

The Texas Legislature recently tightened laws against cloning and tampering with gift cards as thieves target consumers.

Film, TV & Streaming

3 Stars Jewish Cinema Provides a Free, Kosher Alternative to Christmas Eve Celebrations

By Austin ZookDecember 19, 2025

Just because Jewish people don’t celebrate Christmas doesn’t mean they can’t have fun around the holiday.

DJ Santa Claus mixing up some Christmas cheer. Disco lights in the background.
Concerts

Where To Ring in 2026 With Music

By Carly May GravleyDecember 18, 2025

Music fans have a choice of genres to celebrate New Year’s Eve with a concert.

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The terraza at Dolce Rivera
Restaurants

Dallas Restaurants Open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

By Aaren ProdyDecember 17, 2025

Relax this Christmas. Let a restaurant do the heavy lifting.

Crime & Police

Big D Shoots Up The List of Worst Porch Pirate Cities in US

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 16, 2025

Shiver me timbers. ‘Tis the season to protect your packages, especially in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Restaurants

There’s Still Time to Order Christmas Dinner to Go at these Dallas Restaurants

By Aaren ProdyDecember 12, 2025

Get Christmas dinner (or dessert) to-go at these Dallas restaurants.

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Concerts

Drinking & Donating: Chad D’s Annual Toy Drive is a Force for Holiday Cheer

By Austin ZookDecember 11, 2025

Chad Davenport surrounds himself with good people, good music and good beer — all for a good cause.

Dallas Life

Skip the Shein Sweaters and Shop These Local Gems for Holiday Looks

By Lisa PettyDecember 11, 2025

With these shops, you can serve festive holiday glamor at an affordable price without feeling like your sweater is made of cardboard.

AT&T Discover District in downtown Dallas
Bars & Breweries

The Best Holiday Pop-Ups Around Dallas

By Alex GonzalezDecember 11, 2025

The Italian Disco Night along with Feast of Seven Fishes at Easy Slider is our new holiday crush.

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tamales
Restaurants

Where to Buy Tamales By the Dozen for the Holidays

By Carly May GravleyDecember 10, 2025

The best places to order, make or competitively eat tamales in North Texas this Christmas.

Performing Arts

Bishop Street Ballet’s The Nightmare Before Nutcracker is a Literal Fever Dream Come to Life

By Jamie VahalaDecember 5, 2025

The DIY dance company’s melding of two holiday favorites will make for a world-building immersion of arts at the Texas Theatre this weekend.

Outdoors & Rec

McKinney Square’s Secret Stash: 8 Hidden Gems for the Coolest Holiday Gifts

By Preston BartaDecember 5, 2025

A rundown of McKinney Square’s coolest shopping spots, where vintage charm, quirky finds and a hidden speakeasy make holiday shopping so much easier.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Not Your Average Christmas Movie Night: Dallas’ Coolest Holiday Screenings

By Preston BartaDecember 1, 2025

From sing-and-cheer-alongs to 35mm terrors, Dallas’ holiday movie marquees are serving up festive flicks with a side of off-kilter gems.

Man on football field
Critic's Notebook

Post Malone Delivers Emotional Tribute to Marshawn Kneeland at Halftime Show

By Eric DiepNovember 27, 2025

Post Malone’s performance at AT&T Stadium on Thanksgiving was a big ass thank you to Dallas and Cowboys Nation.

Man on stage
Critic's Notebook

The 10 Best Songs About Being Grateful

By Eric DiepNovember 27, 2025

DJ Khaled, Jay-Z, Celine Dion, Carrie Underwood and more of our favorite songs about being thankful to celebrate Thanksgiving.

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restaurant
Opinion | Editorial Voice

5 Things Our Food Editor Is Thankful For

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 27, 2025

The local food scene makes Dallas a great place to live and eat. Hashtag thankful.

Outdoors & Rec

Six Flags’ Holiday in the Park is Festive Fun, But it Has Room for More Cheer

By Preston BartaNovember 26, 2025

Nothing says holiday magic like screaming through a loop-de-loop in the dark.

Dallas Cowboys Thanksgiving Day Hand Pie
Restaurants

The Dallas Cowboys Host the Mother of All Thanksgiving Dinners

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 26, 2025

You might think turkey is the most consumed item at AT&T Stadium, but a popular side actually beats it out.

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Dallas Life

It’s Giving Thanks: 3 North Texas Cities Among Top 10 Places to Spend Thanksgiving in the US

By Alec SpicerNovember 26, 2025

Believe it or not, you should be thankful for the Dallas Cowboys this year. For now.

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