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The Most Anticipated Attractions Opening in North Texas in 2026  

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 29, 2025

A record-breaking roller coaster, a new kid’s theme park and a 20,000-capacity amphitheater, oh my!

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.

Best Things To Do in Dallas This Week

By Alyssa Fields and OthersDecember 29, 2025

If one of your resolutions is to do more with your time in 2026, we’re here to start you on the right track.

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Remembering 6 Dallas Cultural Pillars We Lost in 2025

By Preston BartaDecember 26, 2025

From capturing fans with athletic prowess to bringing joy to millions with a viral dance, these figures were tough losses in 2025.

The Top 10 Most-Read Culture Stories of 2025

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 24, 2025

Funny enough, some of the biggest stories of 2025 were the announcements of things that have yet to come.

The Wildest Moments in Dallas in 2025

By Preston Barta and OthersDecember 23, 2025

From bizarre crimes to viral scandals, these are some of the biggest moments that defined Dallas in 2025.

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Put Off Shopping Until Now? These Local Shops Will Be Open Christmas Eve

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Waiting until the last minute doesn’t mean you’re completely SOL on a good gift. In fact, you have another to push it.

19 Best Thrift Stores and Vintage Shops in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Caroline Pritchard and OthersDecember 21, 2025

The best gifts for the holidays might actually be hidden gems at our favorite thrift and vintage shops.

Free Things to Do in Dallas (and Beyond) This Weekend

By Alec Spicer and OthersDecember 18, 2025

Start the World Cup partying early, stroll through downtown for bright holiday magic and have a liquid brunch with some drag queens.

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Sharing is Caring: These Are the Sexiest Spots for Swingers in Dallas

By Alex Gonzalez and OthersDecember 16, 2025

In case you’re curious, let us present the best swingers clubs in Dallas – and what kind of fetishes, kinks, rules and dress codes to expect.

From Synth-Pop Frontman to Dallas’ Event Maestro: The Unlikely Ballad of Richard McClure

By Preston BartaDecember 16, 2025

From cracking jokes in topless bars and sharing stages with big names, the Dallas events specialist has crafted an incredible journey of reinvention.

First Look: Punch Line Opens in Irving with Comedy Total Knockout

By Preston BartaDecember 12, 2025

Our first look at North Texas’ new boxing-themed comedy club, opening later this month with a four-show run by Dave Chappelle.

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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.

Katy Trail Dating Show Takes Viewers Inside The Dallas Dating Scene … Kind Of

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 8, 2025

With a tiny red cup and a mini microphone, Elsbeth Weempe is bringing hope to Dallas daters. Or at least a portion of them.

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Best Places in Dallas To Work Remotely

By Christine Odwesso and OthersDecember 2, 2025

From coffee shops and libraries to bookstores and bars, there are some great places to get remote work done in Dallas.

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From Unhoused to the Airwaves, RB Harris Has Paved His Own Journey at KUZU 92.9 FM

By Preston BartaDecember 2, 2025

From spinning records to bridging cultures, Richard Brian ‘RB’ Harris transforms a North Texas studio into a global stage for unheard voices.

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.

How to Get Through Family Holidays, According to a Therapist

By Lisa PettyNovember 25, 2025

We’ll take as much advice as we can to get through this week.

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Ditch the Leftovers: Your Grandscape Thanksgiving Week Survival Guide

By Preston BartaNovember 24, 2025

From cocoa-fueled frenzy to Grinch face-offs, here’s your free ticket out of casserole purgatory and into a fun week in The Colony.

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Guilty as Sin: Study Says Dallas Is One of the Most Sinful Cities in the Nation

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 21, 2025

We go by ‘Big D,’ did you really expect us to be a bunch of saints?

First Look: Galaxy Skate, Grapevine’s New Cosmic Revival of Roller Rink Nostalgia

By Preston BartaNovember 18, 2025

From an accountant’s unexpected dream to a new family-friendly haven, one woman is bringing back the magic of roller skating to Grapevine.

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Grab a Blanket, 7 North Texas Cities Just Made a List of America’s Coziest

By Preston BartaNovember 18, 2025

Turns out, North Texas knows its way around a latte and a good book. Houston, however, remains suspiciously more snug than Dallas.

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