A Salute to the Military

Dallas restaurants honor military with deals on Veterans Day 2024

There are tons of deals to be found for military servicemembers and veterans on and around November 11.

Photo courtesy of Tarrant Co. Veterans Council

Due to the sacrifice they make for the United States on a daily basis, current military servicemembers and veterans are the recipients of discounts at various business throughout the year. But Veterans Day offers the opportunity for restaurants and other places to give a boost to that appreciation.

We have gathered together all of Veterans Day deals being offered by Dallas-Fort Worth restaurants, bars, and other vendors on November 11, 2024 (and in some cases, before and after the day itself). Unless otherwise stated, all deals are solely for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

Applebee's: The casual restaurant chain, which has over 20 locations through Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free meal on November 11. They can also get a free Budweiser, Bud Light or Budweiser Zero, although the free beer is dependent on the number Folds of Honor beers bought by guests for veterans prior to Veterans Day. Any unclaimed funds for pre-purchased Buds will be donated to Folds of Honor, which provides scholarships to families of America’s fallen or disabled military as well as families ofAmerica’s first responders.
Bar Louie: The restaurant/bar chain, which has five locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free burger on November 10 and 11. The deal is good for dine-in only and excludes the Big Louie. Guests can upgrade to the Impossible Burger for $4.
Barrel & Bones: The craft bar and smokehouse, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer a complimentary item of from the Handhelds section of the menu, such as the Spicy Pastrami Brisket, Smokehouse Sandwich, or the Smoked French Dip. The deal is only good on November 11.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: The casual restaurant chain, which has 11 locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie® with any dine-in purchase of $11.95 or more on November 11. Additionally, veterans will receive a bounce back coupon for a free appetizer, good anytime between November 12 and December 31. It can be used for dine in or take out and is redeemable with a purchase of $14.95 or more.
Black Agave: The Mexican restaurant in Farmers Branch will offer 50 percent off all menu items (alcohol excluded) on November 11.
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar: The Texas-based military-themed dining chain, which has locations in Dallas and Arlington, will offer free entrees on November 11. Other items will be discounted 20 percent, which extends to family members. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Broken Yolk Cafe: The breakfast restaurant chain, which has a location in McKinney, will offer a free short stack of pancakes on November 11.
Buffalo Wild Wings: The chicken wing chain, which has 24 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 free boneless wings and fries on November 11. The deal is available for dine-in or, if ordering from a Buffalo Wild Wings GO location, available for walk-in/orders placed at the counter only. They also offer a 15 percent discount year-round.
Cafe Nubia: The upscale Mediterranean and African restaurant in Dallas will offer 20 percent off any dinner entrée from November 12-15 (the restaurant is closed on Mondays).
California Pizza Kitchen: The pizza chain, which has one location in Frisco, will offer a complimentary entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu on November 11; the deal is good for dine-in only. Additionally, all veterans and active-duty service members who dine with CPK on Veterans Day will receive a Buy One Get One coupon for any pizza, pasta, or salad that can be redeemed during a future visit between November 12 and 25.
Cantina Laredo: The Mexican food chain, which has locations in Frisco and Addison, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11. The deal is not good at the three airport locations.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill: The Italian restaurant chain, which has two locations in Dallas and Plano, will offer veterans an opportunity to order an entrée when they dine-in and take home another entrée of equal or lesser value for free, November 8-10. On November 11, veterans can order a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a free nonalcoholic beverage. They also offer a Heroes Discount year-round offer of 10 percent off to all service members, veterans and first responders.
Charleys Cheesesteaks: The cheesesteak chain, which has over 20 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free regular-sized Gourmet Fry on November 11.
Cicis Pizza: The pizza chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free adult buffet on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only and does not include a drink.
Cotton Patch Cafe: The casual dining restaurant chain, which has 15 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken on November 11 for dine-in only orders.
Dog Haus: The hot dog restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Haus Dog on November 11.
Dunkin': The doughnut chain, which has many locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free doughnut on November 11. The deal must be done in person; it is not available through the app.
El Chico: The fast casual Mexican food chain, which has three locations in Pantego, Richland Hills, and Rockwall, will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
El Fenix: The Mexican restaurant chain, which has 11 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer its Enchilada Plate with a choice of two cheese, chicken, or beef, or the Taco Platter that includes two chicken or beef tacos. Both meals include rice and beans. The deal is good for dine-in only on November 11.
Firehouse Subs: The sandwich chain, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free combo, including a medium sub, chips or a cookie, and a drink, on November 11.
Fogo de Chão: The Churrasco chain, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer 50 percent off the Full Churrasco experience for the veteran, and a 10 percent discount for up to three of their guests on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Ford's Garage: The Plano restaurant with vintage Ford Motors auto theme will offer a choice of one free American Standard Burger or one entrée up to $15 on November 11.
Freebirds World Burrito: The burrito restaurant chain, which has 18 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off any order on November 11.
Golden Corral: The buffet chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free “thank you” buffet and beverage on November 11 from 4 pm to close.
Grimaldi's Pizzeria: The pizza chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 25 percent off on November 11. If you can't make it on Veterans Day, they offer 15 percent off for veterans every day of the year.
Hutchins BBQ: The barbecue restaurant, which has locations in McKinney and Frisco, will offer a sandwich (pulled pork, smoked turkey, house-made sausage, or sliced or chopped brisket), along with a side and a beverage.
John Wayne: An American Experience: The Fort Worth museum dedicated to the late actor, John Wayne, will offer free walk-in admission, November 9-11.
Kolache Factory: The kolache restaurant, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer one free kolache (any kind) and one cup of freshly brewed Katz coffee (any size) on November 11. Offer excludes croissants, Polish varieties, and espresso drinks.
Kona Grill: The upscale casual restaurant chain, which has locations in Dallas and Plano, will offer 50 percent off food from November 8-11.
Kroger: The grocery store chain, which has locations all over Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 percent off in-store food and household purchases on November 11.
Lazy Dog Restaurants: The casual restaurant chain, which has six locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free entrée on November 11.
Logan's Roadhouse: The casual restaurant chain, which has locations in Hurst and Burleson, will offer a free lunch from 11 am to 3 pm at participating Logan’s locations on November 11. Guests can choose from a special menu of fan favorites that includes cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, pork chops, and more. Contact the preferred location for availability of deal.
Luckys Café: The Oak Lawn diner will offer an entrée of the guest's choice, up to a $25 value, on November 11.
Main Event: The bowling/entertainment chain, which has seven locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free double cheeseburger, fries, and a 30-minute timecard.
McDonald's: McDonald’s, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free breakfast combo meal or regular combo meal on November 11. The offer is available through the drive-thru or in-restaurant.
Miznon: The Mediterranean street food restaurant in Dallas will offer a free side of hummus with any purchase from November 12-15 (the restaurant is closed on Mondays).
MOD Pizza: The pizza chain, which has 14 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer the all-new Mega Cookie for free with the purchase of any MOD-sized pizza or salad. The offer is available in-restaurant only, and can be used by veterans and their spouses.
Omni PGA Frisco: The golf resort will offer 25 percent off food and non-alcoholic beverages at Ice House and Lounge by Topgolf, November 9-11. They will also offer two free hourlong golf clinics on November 11 at 10 am and 3 pm.
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille: The steakhouse chain, which has three locations in Uptown Dallas, Frisco, and Grapevine, will offer a free dinner-cut pork chop on November 11 from 4 pm to close when accompanied by a guest purchasing one dinner entree. If dining alone or with other veterans, veterans will receive a dinner-cut pork chop for half off original price. The deal is good for dine-in only.
PJ’s Coffee: The coffeehouse chain, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free 12-ounce hot coffee or cold brew iced coffee on November 11.
Pluckers Wing Bar: The chicken wing restaurant, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free meal (includes entree, side and non-alcoholic beverage) on November 11.
QDOBA: The fast casual Mexican restaurant chain, which has 14 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 50 percent off any full-size entrée on November 11 (in-restaurant only at participating locations).
Rock & Brews: The rock & roll-themed restaurant chain, which has locations in The Colony and Grapevine, will offer their “We Salute You” Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad for free on November 11.
Scotty P's: The burger chain, which has five locations in the Dallas-area, will offer 50 percent any platter with the purchase of another platter on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Silver Fox: The upscale steakhouse chain, which has locations in Richardson and Fort Worth, will offer up to $30 off an entrée on November 11.
Sleep Number: The mattress retailer, which has eight locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer 10 percent off the entire purchase through November 11. After the holiday, military members and their families can enjoy 5 percent off all Sleep Number products with their everyday military offer. The deal is good in-store or online.
Smashburger: The burger chain, which has four locations in the Dallas area, will offer a free All-American Single or Double Burger (beef only, no substitutions). The deal is good for dine-in only.
Snuffer's: The fast-casual burger chain, which has seven locations in the Dallas area, will offer one free burger or sandwich of the guest's choice on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Sonic Drive-In: The fast food chain, which has many locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer half price shakes in any size and flavor, including both Classic and Master Shakes, on November 11.
The Statler: The hotel in downtown Dallas will offer 25 percent off all food and beverage on November 11 their bars and restaurants, including Waterproof, Scout, Bourbon & Banter, and Overeasy.
STK Steakhouse: The steakhouse chain, which has one location in Dallas, will offer 50 percent off food from November 8-11.
The Swing: The 10-hole Par 3 course at Omni PGA Frisco will offer a complimentary round on November 11 from 9 am to 3 pm. Tee times are available on a walk-up, first-come, first-served basis.
Taziki’s Mediterranean Cafe: The Mediterranean restaurant chain, which has four locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free Grilled Chicken Gyro meal, which includes chips and a choice of a side. The deal is good for dine-in only. They will also donate $1 from every gyro sold to the Wounded Warrior Project.
III Forks: The steakhouse in Frisco will offer a free entrée up to a $60 value on November 11.
Twin Peaks: The breastaurant chain, which has 11 locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free lunch (11 am-3 pm) from a select menu on November 11. Choices include a cheeseburger & fries, chicken tenders & fries, Caesar salad with chicken or shrimp, or smoked chicken street tacos with a side of chips & salsa.
TXB: The convenience store chain, which has one Dallas-area location in Wylie, will offer a free large coffee or fountain drink on November 11.
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux: The sports bar/restaurant chain, which has locations in The Colony and Arlington, will offer a free Scholarship Burger on November 11. The deal is good for dine-in only.
Whataburger: The fast food restaurant, which is everywhere around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a free 16-ounce Hot or Iced Coffee on November 11. But the deal won't stop on Veterans Day; Whataburger will now offer it to current military servicemembers and veterans all year long indefinitely.
Yogurtland: The frozen yogurt chain, which has nine locations around Dallas-Fort Worth, will offer a 15 percent discount on November 11.

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Pestilence News

New invasive pest in Texas is destroying grasses and pasture

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Mealyworm is small but damaging.

Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller has issued an urgent alert to farmers to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest: the pasture mealybug (Helicococcus summervillei).

According to a release from the Department of Agriculture (TDA), this invasive species, never before reported in North America, has been confirmed in multiple Texas counties and is already causing significant damage to pasture acreage across the southeast portion of the state.

The pasture mealybug causes “pasture dieback,” leaving expanding patches of yellowing, weakened, and ultimately dead turf.

This pest was first detected in Australia in 1928; its first detection in the Western Hemisphere occurred in the Caribbean between 2019 and 2020.

The TDA is working with Texas A&M AgriLife Extension and USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) to coordinate a rapid response and protect Texas producers.

Mealybug history
Although the mealybug is just now being spotted, researchers suspect it may have been introduced before 2022.

Since mid-April 2025, southern Texas pasture and hay producers have been reporting problems in their fields. These fields show grass patches becoming brown or necrotic, or patches that are completely dead. Originally, it was presumed that symptoms were caused by another mealybug called the Rhodes grass mealybug, which has been reported in the U.S. since 1942. However, further investigations confirm that it's this new pasture mealybug (Heliococcus summervillei).

It has devastated millions of acres of grazing land in Australia and has since spread globally. Its rapid reproduction, hidden soil-level feeding, and broad host range make it a significant threat to pasture health and livestock operations.

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Adult females are approximately 2-5 mm long, covered in a white, waxy coating. They are capable of producing nearly 100 offspring within 24 hours, resulting in several generations per season. While adult females can live for up to 100 days, most damage is inflicted by the youngest nymphs, which feed on plant sap and inject toxic saliva that causes grass to yellow, weaken, and die.

“This is a completely new pest to our continent, and Texas is once again on the front lines,” Commissioner Miller says. “If the pasture mealybug spreads across Texas grazing lands like it has in eastern Australia, it could cost Texas agriculture dearly in lost productivity and reduced livestock capacity. TDA is working hand-in-hand with federal and university partners to respond swiftly and protect our producers from this unprecedented threat.”

Houston has a problem
The estimated impact area currently covers 20 counties, primarily in the Houston area, including: Cameron, Hidalgo, Willacy, Refugio, Calhoun, Victoria, Goliad, Dewitt, Lavaca, Fayette, Jackson, Matagorda, Brazoria, Galveston, Wharton, Colorado, Austin, Washington, Burleson, Brazos, and Robertson. AgriLife entomologists have submitted a formal Pest Incident Worksheet documenting significant damage to pastures and hayfields in Victoria County.

Research trials are underway to determine the best integrated pest management options. Currently, there is no known effective labeled insecticide for pasture mealybug.

Affected plants include: Bermudagrass, Bahia grass, Johnsongrass, hay grazer (sorghum–sudangrass), St. Augustine grass, various bluestem species, and other tropical or subtropical grasses. Damage can occur in leaves, stems, and roots.

Symptoms:

Yellowing and discoloration of leaves within a week of infestation
Purpling or reddening of foliage
Stunted growth and drought stress despite rainfall
Poorly developed root systems
Dieback starting at leaf tips and progressing downward
Premature aging, making plants more vulnerable to pathogens

How to spot it

Scout regularly for mealybugs on grass leaves, stems, soil surface, leaf litter, and under cow patties
Focus on unmanaged areas such as fence lines, ungrazed patches, and roadsides
Look for fluffy, white, waxy, or “fuzzy” insects on blades and stems
If plants appear unhealthy and insects match this description, investigate further

“Early identification is critical, and we need every producer’s eyes on the ground,” Commissioner Miller added. “We are working diligently with our federal and state partners to determine how to best combat this novel threat and stop it in its tracks.”

If you observe suspicious symptoms or insects matching the descriptions above, contact TDA at 1-800-TELL-TDA immediately.

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