Grandscape goals

Soccer and dining venue from the UK gears up for U.S. debut in The Colony

restaurant boom

Texas to lead nation in culinary job growth by 2032, report predicts

Coming attractions

Celeb-magnet restaurant Delilah is ready for its Dallas debut

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

Candy News

Retro candy shop Grandpa Joe's makes Texas debut in Flower Mound

James Beard Awards

8 Dallas-area restaurants earn James Beard Award semifinalist nominations

Coming soon

Chinese restaurant from celeb chef to debut in Dallas Design District

CITY LIFE

closing the gaps

Texas no longer leads U.S. for racial progress, new report says

This Week's Hot Headlines

New Crispy Cones ice cream shop tops Dallas' 5 most popular stories

Public transportation news

DART to trim bus routes and change light-rail frequency in Dallas

A Healthier New Year

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ENTERTAINMENT

Awards Season

CultureMap critic's guide to the 2026 Oscar Best Picture nominees

Weekend Event Planner

These are the 10 best things to do in Dallas this weekend

Figure skating show

Plano's Amber Glenn and more Olympians skate into Allen on 2026 tour

TRAVEL

Refreshed & renewed

Luxury Texas Hill Country resort unveils stylish spa glow-up

Checking in

New $18 million AC Hotel by Marriott to land near DFW Airport

WINE escapes

55 Texas Hill Country wineries uncork month of tastings and deals

REAL ESTATE

crazy for crandall

2 Dallas-area ZIP codes among top U.S. places to move in December 2025

Luxe listing

Highland Park mansion built for former mayor hits market at $8 million

housing affordability news

Dallas named No. 2 Southern city where homes are becoming more affordable

ARTS

Season Announcement

Echo Theatre introduces Dallas audiences to a season of strangers in 2026

History on Display

Landmark Nelson Mandela exhibition to kick off in Dallas during World Cup

Season Announcement

Kitchen Dog Theater lifts curtain on new Dallas home for 2026 season

HOME + DESIGN

home design trends

2026 kitchen remodels will prioritize functionality over looks, says Houzz

I Do x Two

Budget-minded betrothed can shop deals at new DFW bridal garage sale

interior design news

Art Deco will make a grand return in 2026 home design, Houzz predicts

FASHION + BEAUTY

RETAIL APOCALYPSE

Mall favorite Francesca's to close all stores in Dallas and nationwide

Department store news

Neiman Marcus owner files bankruptcy, leaving Dallas stores' fate unclear