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Critic's Notebook

James Broadnax’s Pivotal Death Penalty Case Could Change How Lyrics Are Used in Court

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 20, 2026

Travis Scott and Young Thug are a few of the rappers backing the Dallas man convicted for a 2008 murder.

Critic's Notebook

‘Justice Was Not Served’: DOJ Reaches Unexpected Settlement With Live Nation

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 10, 2026

Early statements indicated Live Nation would chase the trial to the Supreme Court, but a comparatively small settlement might spare them the trouble.

Taylor Swift in concert
Critic's Notebook

What To Know About the DOJ’s Lawsuit Against Live Nation and Ticketmaster

By Alyssa FieldsMarch 9, 2026

The DOJ claims Live Nation and Ticketmaster illegally monopolize the Live music industry. Now it wants the companies separated.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Homegrown Artists Breathe Dallas Influence into Pixar’s New Film Hoppers

By Preston BartaMarch 5, 2026

Three Dallas-raised artists bring their local roots and unique creative journeys in North Texas to Pixar’s latest animated feature.

Packages of Trader Joe's chicken fried rice, vegetable fried rice, Japanese style fried rice and chicken shu mai.
Shops & Markets

Yikes, Trader Joe’s Issued Recall of Frozen Food Products

By Lauren Antonoff HartMarch 5, 2026

If you’re a fan of a quick and easy meals courtesy of Trader Joe’s frozen section — beware.

Plano's Amber Glenn of Team United States performs in the Women Single Skating routine during a Figure Skating Exhibition Gala on day fifteen of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic games at Milano Ice Skating Arena on February 21, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
Outdoors & Rec

North Texans Conquered the 2026 Winter Games

By Preston BartaFebruary 24, 2026

DFW stars shined at the Winter Games, bringing home an impressive medal haul — see Amber Glenn live in Allen this May at Stars on Ice.

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Film, TV & Streaming

Texas Transplant and Entertainment Heartthrob James Van Der Beek Dies at 48

By Liam GaughanFebruary 11, 2026

Hollywood starlet turned laid-back Texan James Van Der Beek died Wednesday from colorectal cancer.

Bad Bunny performs onstage during the Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium on February 08, 2026 in Santa Clara, California.
Concerts

Review: Bad Bunny Brings Latin Pride to the Super Bowl Stage

By Flor FranceschettiFebruary 8, 2026

The Puerto Rican star turned the Super Bowl halftime show into a cultural celebration with dance hits and surprise guests Lady Gaga and Ricky Martin.

Dallas Life

Bella Hadid Splits with Her Fort Worth Boyfriend

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 27, 2026

If you’re planning to throw a party in North Texas, cancel that invitation to Bella Hadid.

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Gabe Sanchez at Midnight Rambler
Restaurants

North Texas Scores 8 James Beard Semifinalists: Every Chef, Restaurant and Bar

By Lauren Drewes DanielsJanuary 21, 2026

Lots of bottles of Champagne are popping around Dallas this morning. Well done.

chive pancakes at gold spoon
Restaurants

New Top 100 Restaurant List Snubs Dallas Entirely, Why That’s Good News

By Courtney E. SmithJanuary 21, 2026

Let’s hear it for Gold Spoon, Edmond’s and Hutchins BBQ in the ‘burbs.

rainbow crosswalk in Oak Lawn
Dallas Life

Dallas Given Until End of the Month To Plan Removal of Rainbow Crosswalks

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 20, 2026

The city’s request for an exception to Gov. Greg Abbott’s order requiring the removal of the rainbow crosswalks has been denied.

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Weather

Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.

Restaurants

Deep Ellum Ramen Shop Ranks Among Best in U.S.

By Carly May GravleyDecember 19, 2025

We agree that this hole-in-the-wall is one of the best places in Dallas for a bowl of ramen.

cheesesteak sandwich from Cheesesteak House
Restaurants

Best Philly Cheesesteaks in U.S.? Dallas Spot Makes National Ranking

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 10, 2025

Where’s the best cheesesteak in Texas? Some say it’s in Plano.

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Jasmine Crockett
Politics & Government

‘A Gift To Republicans’: Top GOP Officials React To Crockett’s Senate Run

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 10, 2025

Paxton says Cornyn and Crockett are wasting their time. Abbott is making jokes on X. And Ted Cruz is somewhere tweeting about Tucker Carlson.

Mamani whole duck
Restaurants

Every Dallas Restaurant in The Michelin Guide

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 5, 2025

Want to fill up your Michelin passport? Here’s a guide to Dallas.

Nuri steakhouse dining room
Restaurants

2 Dallas Spots Ranked Among Best Steakhouses in North America

By Aaren ProdyDecember 4, 2025

Need a Christmas idea for your boo? How about dinner at one of the best steakhouses in America?

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Carmine's pepperoni pizza
Restaurants

Dallas Spot Named Best Hole-in-the-Wall Pizza Joint in Texas, Checks Out

By Carly May GravleyDecember 3, 2025

Sometimes the internet isn’t so bad; like when it helps us find hole-in-the-wall pizza joints.

Film, TV & Streaming

Dallas Director David Lowery Prays at the Altar of Pop Music in the Mother Mary Trailer

By Preston BartaDecember 2, 2025

The trailer for the new A24 film from Dallas’ own David Lowery just dropped, and it’s a wicked psychosexual pop thriller starring Anne Hathaway.

Even Coast Dining Room
Restaurants

Dallas and Austin Snubbed on List of Best New Restaurants. Houston, However …

By Lauren Drewes DanielsDecember 1, 2025

Houston is the lone Texas city with a new restaurant Esquire is jazzed about.

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Pistachio Tres Leches from La Tiki Paisa
Shops & Markets

2 Dallas Bakers Compete on New Gordon Ramsey Holiday Dessert Show

By Lauren Drewes DanielsNovember 25, 2025

This is Gordon Ramsay’s first-ever dessert show; two North Texas bakers will give it their best sugar shot.

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