Cafe News

Beloved Dallas brunch spot Encina to open spinoff in Duncanville

Welcome Home

Romantic gardens and nostalgic spaces top summer's hottest home trends

Texas politics

Ken Paxton defeats John Cornyn in Texas U.S. Senate runoff

Fielding offers

Cowboys head coach Brian Schottenheimer lists McKinney mansion for $3.8M

Dumpling News

Dumpling Queen restaurant from all-star team debuts in Flower Mound

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RESTAURANTS + BARS

This week in gluttony

These are the 8 best food and drink events in Dallas this week

texas tastemakers

Texas' top restaurants and chefs crowned at the 2026 Tastemaker Awards

Closure News

Buzzy Komodo from Miami closes restaurant in Deep Ellum Dallas

CITY LIFE

salute to veterans

Texas rises in 2026 ranking of the best states for military retirees

transportation news

Waymo suspends robotaxi service in Dallas amid weather-safety concerns

This Week's Hot Headlines

Buzzy Dallas restaurant to open in Times Square and more popular stories

ENTERTAINMENT

Summer Concert Preview

17 can't-miss summer concerts in Dallas-Fort Worth, from BTS to Shakira

Movie Review

Eye-popping I Love Boosters takes aim at fashion and social issues

Art & Athletics

Sundance Square kicks off free 'Summer of Soccer' in downtown Fort Worth

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PROMOTED

Where to play soccer in Dallas-Fort Worth right now and why it’s becoming the workout of 2026

TRAVEL

Hotel News

Iconic Arlington motel from the ’60s returns in time for World Cup

The Hot List

Dallas-Fort Worth no longer a top 10 U.S. summer travel destination

Summer travel

American Airlines predicts record-breaking summer 2026 travel season

On the Road

Get your fill in delicious Addison, the restaurant capital of the U.S.

REAL ESTATE

housing boom

Dallas booms as No. 1 market for new home construction in the U.S.

Henderson Avenews

Dallas' Henderson Ave. project lands 11 new tenants from bagels to boots

The Boom Continues

Booming DFW ZIPs among 10 fastest-growing new neighborhoods in U.S.

ARTS

All Eyes on Them

Dallas alt hip-hop group wins prestigious Tiny Desk Contest by NPR

Art in the city

Aurora Art Quest scavenger hunts return to Dallas for summer 2026

worldwide recognition

Stunning Dallas-Fort Worth museum declared most beautiful in the world

HOME + DESIGN

Swedish meatballs are coming

Furniture fave IKEA reveals grand opening date for Rockwall store

Thrifty shopping

Massive Goodwill store in Garland reopens as 2nd largest in the U.S.

RETAIL WATCH

DFW-based Container Store resets stores ahead of Bed Bath & Beyond merger

FASHION + BEAUTY

World Cup shopping

FIFA World Cup 2026 vending machines dispense merch in North Texas

Coffee News

Unique new coffee shop to open inside Coach handbag store in Allen

Pastel paradise

Hello Kitty Cafe Truck pounces on Plano for first of 2 DFW stops