Dallas
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It’s not in your head—downtown Dallas is getting hotter. Here’s what the city is doing about it
Dallas is partnering with the Smart Surfaces Coalition to help combat the city’s increasingly hot urban core. Here’s what they’re planning to do.
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10 things I did in Frisco that made me feel like a kid again
There are plenty of exciting things to do in Frisco for kids and adults alike. You’ll certainly get a nostalgia kick from our tour of the city. Sitting about 30 miles north of Dallas, Frisco is quickly becoming one of the fastest-growing cities in all of Texas. In fact, a recent study from GoBankingRates.com named Frisco the most affordable…
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Road Trippin’: Five fabulous road trips within five hours of Dallas-Fort Worth
North Texans in need of low-cost vacation ideas can consider these COURIER DFW road trip itineraries.
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Project expected to reduce temps in Dallas’ heat island
A groundbreaking project is planned for the SouthwesternMedical District that developers say will improve health and help cool the Dallas heat island. The medical district is working with the Texas Trees Foundation to add more trees and landscaping to the corridor and build a park in the middle of the 14 acres of land that…
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There’s still time to participate in DFW’s indie bookstore crawl
Through the month of August, 24 bookstores in the DFW area are hosting a bookstore crawl. Here’s what you need to know.
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Dallas and Fort Worth end their diversity efforts to keep federal funding
City councils have cut funding for programs and policies that consider religion, race, gender, and other identity markers.
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My friend group tried Dallas’s coolest new take on shuffleboard (& yours should too)
There’s a new game in town. See how Electric Shuffle elevates shuffleboard and provides a delightfully enjoyable group experience.
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10 places to take guests if you want them to fall in love with North Texas
A visitor’s guide to 10 must-see spots in North Texas that make it stand out as one of the coolest places in the country. “I’m from Dallas,” I say with a smile when someone asks about my hometown. I can’t help it—growing up in North Texas evokes some of the happiest memories of my life.…
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North Texas Democrats leave state to block Trump redistricting plan
North Texas House Democrats left the state on Sunday to block a vote over the GOP’s new gerrymandered maps for US House districts in the state.
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11 Instagrammable places in the DFW that you didn’t know about
Enjoy this list of Instagrammable places in the DFW metroplex.
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11 places that prove Plano is anything but plain
As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, there are so many things to do in Plano, Texas. Check out 11 of our favorite activities.
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North Texans fight back against ‘racist’ redistricting
Hundreds of people testified against the redrawing of congressional maps during a hearing at the University of Texas at Arlington on Monday.
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The guerrilla campaign to save a Texas prairie from ‘silent extinction’
Students and naturalists have been sneaking onto private land to extricate threatened native plants: “This is a war between us and the developers, and nobody’s calling uncle.”
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How DFW became one of the busiest airports in the world (+ some of the coolest flights you can take)
Learn how Dallas Fort Worth International Airport has turned into one of the most popular airports in the world, both in passengers served and flights flown.
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The best BBQ in DFW, according to Yelp
Discover eight spots serving the best BBQ in DFW, all of which come highly recommended by Yelpers.
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Explore these seven unique gems in Arlington, Texas
Here are seven unique gems in Arlington, Texas.
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7 most notorious true crime cases in DFW history
Dallas-Fort Worth is home to plenty of exciting spots, but it’s also been the scene of some of the most infamous true crime cases in the country.
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Dallas achieves unprecedented growth in pet adoptions
Dallas pet adoptions shatter adoption records with 12,261 pets finding homes in 2024 — a 41% increase from the previous year. This makes Dallas Animal Services a national leader in animal welfare.
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16 Free or super cheap things to do in North Texas this summer
Here are some activities that are free or cheap to do in the Dallas area.
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Fun in the suburb: 11 top things to do in Irving, Texas
From stampeding mustangs to gondola rides around a lake, learn about all the fun things to do in Irving, just a few miles northwest of Dallas.
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A pup’s review of Yardstick, Dallas’s boutique dog hotel
Yardstick has opened two locations in Dallas this year. Here’s a peek inside the boutique dog hotel and what your pup (and you) can expect during a visit.
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Where to go paddleboarding around Dallas-Fort Worth
Explore DFW on the water by going to one of these cool paddleboarding locations, many of which offer board rentals.
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‘An all-out assault:’ Texas educators stand up to Trump, Abbott attacks on public education
From President Donald Trump’s dismantling of the US Education Department to school voucher plans from Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz, Texas educators are standing up to a Republican war on public education.
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20 Fourth of July fireworks shows across DFW
Discover 20 Fourth of July fireworks shows around the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex on or before July 4.
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Juneteenth 2025: 4K Freedom Walk and Festival in Dallas
Dallas celebrates Juneteenth 2025 with freedom walks, artist showcases, and entrepreneur events. Community festivities from June 14-19.
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‘The uncertainty has been debilitating’: DFW business owners react to THC ban
If Gov. Greg Abbott — who signed a bill in 2019 that legalized the sale of products with less than 0.3% of THC — does not veto SB 3, an $8 billion industry that includes over 8,000 small businesses and employs over 50,000 people throughout the state will be wiped out.
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Op-Ed: Tarrant County’s redistricting directly attacks Black, brown voters. We’re fighting back
I was born and raised in Precinct 1 of Tarrant County. I’ve seen our communities grow, organize, vote, and—finally—elect leaders who reflect our values, needs, and lived experiences. On June 3, 2025, I witnessed something deeply troubling.
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Get a taste of all 28 Michelin Star Restaurants in DFW
Visit these Michelin Star restaurants in Dallas-Fort Worth for a truly decadent dining experience.
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Dallas unveils ambitious 2025 Bike Plan for safer streets
Dallas adopts the 2025 Bike Plan to expand cycling infrastructure, reduce emissions, and create safer routes for all skill levels across the city.
