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New bowling alley opens in Fairview with loads of crazy-cool extras

Bowling to black-light lighting is cool.

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A glitzy new bowling spot has opened in Fairview, bringing next-level bowling that's a departure from the traditional alley setting.

Called Bowlero, it opened at 351 Town Place in the Fairview Town Center in November. A multimillion-dollar project, it took months to complete and transformed the 25,000-square-foot space — previously occupied by Splitsville — into a striking one-stop entertainment destination. "Striking" because bowling.

Bowlero used to be Bowlmor AMF. It's the largest owner and operator of bowling centers in the world, with over 300 locations, including eight in Mexico and two in Canada, specializing in corporate and special events, as well as league and retail bowling.

The company was created in 2013 following the merger of Bowlmor Lanes, an upscale bowling and entertainment company, and AMF Bowling Worldwide. Their portfolio of bowling center brands includes Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, AMF Bowling Co., and Brunswick Zone.

The Fairview location follows one in Dallas on Belt Line Road in Addison. Texas has 14 AMF facilities, plus four Brunswick Zones and two Bowlmors, including a location in Euless.

Bowlero brings a unique spin on bowling. It's known for its blacklight bowling lanes with lounge seating and huge hi-definition video walls, with a retro-inspired design that includes vintage Edison light fixtures, herringbone-patterned floors, and dramatic wall graphics.

Beyond bowling, Bowlero also includes a state-of-the-art arcade with more than 25 games including World’s Largest Pac-Man, Mario Kart GP DX, and The Giant Crane, plus old-school favorites like billiards, beer pong, and more.

Bowlero Fairview has 17 lanes, and an award-winning menu with oversized shareables such as the XXL Party Pretzel, a two-foot-long Coney Mega Dog, and 100+ ounce party drinks like the Dunk Tank and the Mega Mule that are made to be shared.

The ideal destination for date night, family night, birthday parties, and corporate events, Bowlero provides total entertainment for every occasion. The venue also features its own in-house team of expert event planners who can help craft your celebration.

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Love the Land

Daytripper host Chet Garner highlights Texas conservation in PBS series

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Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas is free to watch online.

Thanks to a new three-part PBS docuseries, you don't need to go to all of Texas' protected lands and waters to appreciate their breadth. Making of a Million: Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas follows host of The Daytripper, Chet Garner, from West Texas to the coast, discussing conservation efforts by The Nature conservancy (TNC) along the way.

"Making of a Million" refers to the 1 million acres in Texas that fall under TNC's protection. The 1 million figure is a milestone TNC is celebrating with the series, but it's not the full extent of its work; actually, according to the 2025 annual report, its total impact is 1.6 million acres.

The Daytripping project has been rolled out slowly in 2026, from YouTube previews to an official release on PBS in April to events in Texas' biggest cities that formally introduced the works.

The 26-minute video shows off striking aerial images of mountains, close ups of plants and wildlife, and even a quick feature of an archeological find. Water, of course, is a big topic in the desert, and it's a large topic across the series. Fresh water even has its own dedicated episode.

Although conservation experts are consulted throughout the series, viewers can do more than passively watch other people solve environmental problems. One story, toward the end of the West Texas episode, highlights how a rancher directed researchers to a habitat for an endangered species of fish on his property, simply because he overheard a scientist at a café claim they were extinct.

Garner recently spoke on a panel after an Austin screening with TNC director of land protection Jeff Francell, spatial analyst Jacqueline Ferrato, and director of land protection/stewardship Dan Snodgrass. They discussed the series and the broader conservation topics it connects to.

“This new series really captures the spirit of our efforts and collaborations to protect Texas lands and water,” said Snodgrass in a recap for press. “Chet’s storytelling skills spotlight our partners and projects in a unique, engaging way — we’re excited for more Texans to see why conservation matters and learn how they can get involved.”

“Daytripping with The Nature Conservancy in Texas allowed us to visit some of the most amazing places in Texas and to meet people who are making a real difference for conservation,” said Garner. “Folks will love traveling with us across wildly diverse landscapes and learning the solutions shaping the future of our state’s biggest environmental challenges.”

While the series has already aired locally on KERA-TV, Dallas-Fort Worth viewers can check listings for encore presentations and watch the series for free on the Nature Conservancy's website or on YouTube.

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