A new interactive game experience will make its world premiere right here in Dallas. Called Minecraft Experience: Villager Rescue, it's an immersive event that combines gaming with a scavenger hunt, and it will make its debut on October 18 in Plano, in a former Buy Buy Baby location at 2712 N. Central Expwy., adjacent to DART's Parker Road Station.| CultureMap Dallas
The first full weekend of September brings an interesting mixture of events in and around Dallas. Choices include Harry Potter in concert, two local theater productions, an early Halloween event, three concerts, a unique dance/sound performance, a festival celebrating all things pickle, and two comedians. Below are the best ways to spend your free time this weekend. If you want more options, check out the calendar for an even longer list of the city's best events. Thursday, September 4 Dallas...| CultureMap Dallas
There's a new international destination out of Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW): According to a release, the airport will launch nonstop service to Amman, Jordan, when Royal Jordanian begins nonstop flights from DFW to Queen Alia International Airport (AMM). Royal Jordanian will operate year-round, four times weekly, starting in May 2026. The service will be operated aboard a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner with 270 seats — a fleet expansion that Royal Jordanian began adding in 2023. T...| CultureMap Dallas
A Dallas-Fort Worth distillery is brewing up a new location in buzzy downtown Garland: Lockwood Distilling Co., a small chain of distillery-pubs, will open in Garland's square at 532 Main St., taking over a space previously occupied by Infinity Arcade. According to Lockwood Distilling founder Evan Batt, the location will open in late 2025. At the same time they expand into Garland, they'll also be closing their location in Fort Worth, which they opened in 2021. Husband-and-wife Evan and Sally...| CultureMap Dallas
Fall is always a brisk time for openings, and September 2025 falls right in line with that trend, with an eye-popping 11 new shops and boutiques that have just opened or are about to, plus one jeweler with new collections. These are an especially eclectic mix: from indie boutiques to a celebrity watch partnership to a leading name in travel gear. Here's where to shop in Dallas for September: Blue Nile NorthPark Center location of this Seattle-based jewelry store chain has new collections in s...| CultureMap Dallas
A longtime dining fixture on Dallas' Henderson Avenue is closing: The Porch, located at 2912 N. Henderson Ave., is closing its doors after 15 years. A statement from the restaurant was, in trademark form, brief — stating that "after more than 15 years, we’re closing this chapter of The Porch," before thanking customers for their support and friendship. "We’ll see you around the neighborhood!" they said, rather breezily. While they did not state a closing date, the restaurant's website i...| CultureMap Dallas
Two new restaurants are coming to downtown Dallas-adjacent in fall 2025. One is Indian, the other is Italian. They're both from Tivona Group, the hospitality team behind Indian restaurant Sanjh, and both will debut in the Victory Park complex at 3030 Nowitzki Way. Urban Italia This is the Italian-American restaurant starring chef Carla Pellegrino, with housemade pastas, wood-fired pizza, meatballs, red-sauce classics, and indulgent desserts. Chef Pellegrino was born in Brazil to Portuguese an...| CultureMap Dallas
There's a new kind of omakase restaurant coming to Dallas: Called Jo’Seon Wagyu Omakase, it's a Korean Wagyu twist on omakase and it will open in the Design District at 1628 Oak Lawn Ave., in the former Pakpao space. According to a release, it'll open in fall 2025. Jo’Seon (“Jo-Sun”), will be a luxury, wagyu-focused omakase concept with 12-course and 18-course menus blending Japanese A5 wagyu with the omakase experience in which the chef picks the menu, with Korean beef techniques and...| CultureMap Dallas
A Canadian bank will open a regional headquarters in Dallas' Victory Park: The Bank of Nova Scotia — also known as Scotiabank — one of the largest banks in North America, will create a major regional office in Dallas at 2601 Victory Ave., with the help of a Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF) grant of $10,773,000. Governor Greg Abbott says in a statement that it's part of Texas' new role as "the new financial services capital of America." Scotiabank Global Banking and Markets CEO and Group Head T...| CultureMap Dallas
A Richardson neighborhood came together on Labor Day to save a baby bird from the brink of death. The bird was a juvenile green heron whose flailing and tortured cries caught the attention of passersby. The rescue was especially heroic because of its difficulty: The bird was 30 feet in the air and dangling by a single wing over Cottonwood Creek, a creek that runs from Collin County south to Dallas. The bird was stuck because it got trapped in discarded fishing line, left behind by what neighb...| CultureMap Dallas
Water-based wellness destinations aren’t new, but they're newly popular again in Texas and beyond. Mineral springs spas have been in existence for centuries, dating back thousands of years and long lauded for therapeutic benefits like improved circulation, reduced inflammation, and pain relief. Here in the U.S., the late 19th century saw a heyday of hot springs resorts, as bathing in “magic” mineral waters was widely touted as the era’s cure-all. Modern medicine advanced, and trend di...| CultureMap Dallas
September in Dallas-Fort Worth means cooler mornings, a little more time outdoors, and plenty of ways to roll out your mat. From free community classes to animal-assisted fun and skill-building workshops, the area’s yoga calendar is packed. Here are the highlights to keep you stretching, breathing, and connecting all month long. Free & community yoga Community parks keep the spirit going all month. In Uptown, Yoga in the Park at Griggs Park happens every Saturday morning starting September ...| CultureMap Dallas
What do you get for the restaurateur who has everything? A chicken tenders place. The newest one on the block is called Flock & Fresh, and it's a fast-casual concept from Wan Kim, CEO of Smoothie King and owner of acclaimed concepts Nuri Steakhouse and JOA Grill. According to a release, the restaurant will open in the Old Town Shopping Center at 5500 Greenville Ave. #205, in the former Blaze Pizza space, in winter 2025. The inspiration behind Flock & Fresh, Kim says, “I wanted to create som...| CultureMap Dallas
This month's productions at theaters around Dallas offer lots of things you don't often see onstage: Puppets. A black-and-white movie brought to life. The singing voice of Jasmine and Mulan. Shakespeare in Spanish. More puppets. The lineup is anything but boring! Here are 11 top shows appearing in Dallas theaters in September, listed in order of start date: Opera Box Ochre House Theater, September 3-20 A poor Southern family, caught up in the addiction of the opioid crisis and the collapse of...| CultureMap Dallas
While it may not feel like fall yet, it's time to get into the September spirit and take full advantage of a fun weekend getaway or staycation this month. Dallas travelers can immerse themselves in the Hill Country at a unique Fredericksburg treehouse resort, or find a new favorite local band in Temple, Waco, or Houston. Locals can alternatively enjoy a relaxing vacation closer to home by booking a "cowboy core" experience at a Fort Worth hotel, or celebrate Grapevine's 39th annual GrapeFest ...| CultureMap Dallas
It's a great week to try new things, like making your own New Orleans-inspired dinner or fresh mozzarella from scratch, learning to play mahjong while partaking in tea and scones, or trying some of North America's most-noted cocktails by way of a Mexican bar takeover. Pickle lovers, pucker up for a sour soiree this weekend. Thursday, September 4 Bar Takeover at Customs Cocktail Lounge & Speakeasy Customs Cocktail Lounge & Speakeasy, located above the newly opened ELLA Dine + Drinks in Preston...| CultureMap Dallas
Dallas is in for a star-studded social season this fall. Music legends, Broadway luminaries, and A-list actors will be walking red carpets, presenting awards, and delivering keynote addresses at the city's most glamorous galas and lavish luncheons. The end of TWO x TWO for AIDS and Art in 2024 brings two new galas in 2025: The Collection Gala benefiting Dallas Museum of Art and the amFAR Dallas Gala, which promises to be a showstopper with involvement from Nicole Kidman, Taylor Sheridan, and ...| CultureMap Dallas
The recent Micah Parsons trade might have fans scratching their heads, but financially speaking, the Dallas Cowboys continue to be the shining star of the NFL: Forbes’ 2025 list of the most valuable NFL franchises pegs the worth of the Cowboys at a record-setting $13 billion, up from a record-setting $10 billion last year. Not a bad investment for Jerry Jones, who bought the franchise in 1989 for $150 million - a saga being revisited in the new Netflix docuseriesAmerica's Team: The Gambler ...| CultureMap Dallas
Editor's note:The Dallas-area tops several national reports this week, including the top ZIP codes to move to and the best cities for remote workers. Plus, where to eat in Dallas, based on your zodiac sign. Catch up on our most popular stories of the week below, then visit our event planner for Labor Day weekend ideas. 1. Dallas neighbor has 8th most moved-to U.S. ZIP code of 2025. The Dallas area has already proved it's one of the hottest destinations for Americans on the move, but a new stu...| CultureMap Dallas
A national holiday light show is coming to Dallas in an unlikely location: Called Coca-Cola's Classic Christmas, it's an immersive attraction with lights, sparkle, and Santa, stopping in Dallas Midtown — the former Valley View Mall — from November 21 to December 28. Dallas is one of three stops in Texas for the production, along with Katy Mills Mall in the Houston area, and San Antonio's Toyota Field. General sale tickets will go on sale on September 9, but early access is now available f...| CultureMap Dallas
On Saturday, August 2, Dallas Animal Services, the city's municipal animal shelter, announced that it would no longer accept dogs from the public due to an outbreak at the shelter of Canine Distemper Virus, a contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects dogs. The city is now a month into the Distemper outbreak and the shelter remains closed to all but sick, injured, and dangerous dogs and cats. According to DAS director Paul Ramon, the continued closure is to enable them to get a han...| CultureMap Dallas
Dickies Arena in Fort Worth will have the honor of hosting the first-ever edition of the Sprouts Farmers Market espnW Invitational, featuring a game between Texas and Baylor on Sunday, December 14. The new event, owned and operated by ESPN Events, will be a matchup between two perennial women's basketball powerhouses, both of which are predicted to be ranked in the top 10 when the season starts. The Texas Longhorns are coming off a season in which they they clinched their first SEC regular se...| CultureMap Dallas
The star keeps rising for a local gal: Fabiola Caraballo Quijada, an award-winning young actress from Dallas, has won the title role of the North American tour of the hit Broadway musical & Juliet. & Juliet is a coming-of-age musical created by David West Read, the Emmy-winning writer of TV series Schitt's Creek, featuring the music of Swedish pop songwriter Max Martin (Britney Spears, Taylor Swift, etc.). The Tony-nominated hit reimagines Shakespeare’s classic, asking what might happen if ...| CultureMap Dallas
This end-of-summer edition of dining news around Dallas feels transitional, even a little wistful, with early hints of fall — AKA pumpkin — in the air. There's some real firsts here: a smoothie chain expanding into food, a chocolate shop expanding into the airport, and a burger chain adding a smashburger to its permanent menu. See you in September! Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news: Smoothie King has launched “Power Eats” — its first food menu. Items include Peanut B...| CultureMap Dallas
A darling independently-owned coffee shop is bringing coffeehouse culture to the Pleasant Grove neighborhood of Dallas. Called Cafe Ciro, it's in soft-opening mode at 2247 S. Buckner Blvd., where it's serving unique Mexican-inspired drinks and snacks. Cafe Ciro is from young entrepreneur Britany Guereca, who initially launched it as a pop-up in 2022, first out of her parents' front yard in Pleasant Grove, then stepping up to farmers markets and other events — developing a devoted following ...| CultureMap Dallas
The quirky Hill Country resort Onera Fredericksburg is beckoning fall travelers with the addition of 23 brand-new, high-end treehouse units. These aren't the nostalgic treehouses of childhood; each new luxury unit features sustainable materials, modern and sleek interior design, and sweeping, unobstructed views of the surrounding landscape. The new units are an expansion from the original 12 on the Fredericksburg property, making 35 in total. All of them make up a luxury resort with shared am...| CultureMap Dallas
A new restaurant in downtown Dallas has to be one of the prettiest DIYs in town: Sauvage, the new concept from chefs Casey and Amy La Rue, will open on August 28 next to the Statler Dallas hotel at 1914 Commerce St., in the former Sfereco Pizza, with a renovation that the couple managed to execute entirely themselves. Sauvage is the unusual "woodfire omakase” concept with 16-18 courses — wild game, seafood, vegetables, and dessert — all cooked via grill and smoker. It's a next-generatio...| CultureMap Dallas
An American classic, a banned books festival, and a family-friendly world premiere headline the 32nd anniversary season at Bishop Arts Theatre Center in Dallas. Founded in 1993, Bishop Arts Theatre Center is an award-winning, multicultural, multidisciplinary arts institution based in Dallas. This eclectic lineup reflects the company’s enduring commitment to cultivating local artists, celebrating cultural traditions, and sparking urgent conversations. “For more than three decades, Bishop A...| CultureMap Dallas
Six Dallas-Fort Worth universities, including Southern Methodist University, were just recognized on Forbes' new annual list of America's Top Colleges. The ranking highlights 500 colleges and universities throughout the country that "produce successful, high-earning and influential graduates from all economic backgrounds, with less student debt." Rankings are determined based on each school's "return on investment," the average student debt, and graduate outcomes. Massachusetts Institute of T...| CultureMap Dallas
Since his career as a feature film director started in 1998, Darren Aronofsky has been known for making intense dramas with stories that are often intentionally hard to understand, like The Whaleand mother!. To put it plainly, he’s never been a filmmaker who’s been beholden to genres, so the idea of him making a straightforward crime film like the new Caught Stealing is baffling for those who have followed his career. The story centers on Hank Thompson (Austin Butler), who once had big dr...| CultureMap Dallas
The classic role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons will come to life in a new way when Dungeons & Dragons: The Immersive Quest makes its U.S. debut in Plano on October 15. It'll be located in the same former Buy Buy Baby location at 2712 N. Central Expwy. that hosted the Minecraft Experience in late 2024.| CultureMap Dallas
Joel and Ethan Coen, aka the Coen Brothers, have made for a fantastic filmmaking partnership over the past 40 years, winning four Oscars together. But following their last film, 2018’s The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, they went their separate ways, with Joel saying Ethan didn’t want to make movies anymore. Ethan appears to have revived his passion, though, as he’s back as a solo director with Drive-Away Dolls.| CultureMap Dallas
Texas has unrolled a new drivers license design which is a little more beige than its predecessor. According to a release, the Texas Department of Public Safety launched new designs for the Texas driver license as well as identification cards on August 18 with both a new look and enhanced security.| CultureMap Dallas
A healthy option is coming to Dallas' Snider Plaza: Sweetgreen, the California-based fast-casual concept with salads and bowls, is opening at 6565 Hillcrest Ave #140, in the same 6565 building as Foxtrot Market, where it will debut on Tuesday, August 26.| CultureMap Dallas
Spring is when everything feels new again, and it's also the time when festival organizers try to take advantage of both the good weather and positive feelings to put on their big events.| CultureMap Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks and Paul Quinn College are launching a first-of-its-kind Mavs Sports Management Major, providing students the opportunity to explore different aspects of the sports industry.| CultureMap Dallas
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The buzzy Richardson CityLine complex has signed on two new restaurant tenants, slated to open in the fall: Manny’s Mexican Kitchen and authentic Chinese concept Show Mini Hot Pot.| CultureMap Dallas
The winners of the first Michelin Guide awards in Texas have been revealed, with 117 restaurants earning some kind of nod, including 15 one-star establishments.| CultureMap Dallas
The much-ballyhooed Michelin Guide debuted its Texas edition on November 11, with 15 restaurants across the state receiving stars, and dozens more earning various hugs and nods of one kind or another.| CultureMap Dallas
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The Michelin Guide will reveal a new batch of restaurants for its Texas-centric guide on October 28. This will be the second round of restaurants for Texas, following the guide's Texas debut in 2024.| CultureMap Dallas
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On Saturday, August 2, Dallas Animal Services announced that it would no longer accept dogs from the public due to an outbreak at the shelter of Canine Distemper Virus, a contagious and often fatal viral disease that affects dogs.| CultureMap Dallas
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A recent report analyzing the minimum income it takes to buy a home across America has revealed Texans have it easier than residents of other states, but the dream may still feel unattainable for many.| CultureMap Dallas
A popular West Dallas cocktail lounge is back in business: Jettison, the intimate bar located at 1878 Sylvan Ave. in the Sylvan Thirty complex, has come back to life with a new more open vibe.| CultureMap Dallas
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The annual dine-out Restaurant Week fundraiser kicks off this week with more than 150 Dallas restaurants offering discounted meals benefitting two charities. This week also gets spicy with a pepper party, and the grand reopening of a longtime restaurant in Dallas' West End.| CultureMap Dallas
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Beginning January 1, 2025, Texas vehicle owners will no longer be required to obtain a safety inspection prior to vehicle registration.| CultureMap Dallas
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We need a little Christmas right this very minute, and nothing makes spirits brighter than Christmas lights. The big, beautiful holiday light displays that Dallas is known for are switching on earlier than ever this year, promising an extra long season of sparkle and shine.| CultureMap Dallas
Inflation is high, interest rates are skyrocketing, and honestly, just existing is expensive. Whether it be the price of eggs or a new car, trying to have a financially stable life in one of America’s largest metropolitan areas is becoming more and more difficult.| CultureMap Dallas
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Inflation has certainly rattled the national economy, but some cities are feeling that sting harder than others — especially Dallas-Fort Worth.| CultureMap Dallas
A mildly obsessive pizza concept is coming to Texas with two locations in Dallas-Fort Worth: Donatos Pizza, a chain from Ohio famous for serving thin-crust pizzas with toppings that stretch to the very edge, will make its Texas debut with locations in Frisco and Flower Mound.| CultureMap Dallas
Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.| CultureMap Dallas
It's time for the September installment of Where to Drink, our monthly column on the best places for cocktails and more. We're looking at our favorite theme — best happy hours — and have found five places taking it seriously in all the far reaches of Dallas: from Frisco to Wylie to downtown Dallas, even to the Park Cities, because they need a drink discount, too.| CultureMap Dallas
The U.S. is set to be on the receiving end of an explosion of Mexican chain restaurants — and Texas, God bless, is doing its part.| CultureMap Dallas
There have been a number of films in the past decade or so that have confronted police brutality and/or corruption, detailing both fictional and real-life events. The seriousness of the topic has mostly kept stories confined strictly to the drama category, but the new film Rebel Ridge dares to take things into the action/thriller genre while still remaining thoughtful about the larger subject at hand.| CultureMap Dallas
A week after WaterTower Theatre abruptly laid off its associate producer, Elizabeth Kensek, the theater company has provided some insight into the financial and structural conditions that prompted the decision.| CultureMap Dallas
Now that temperatures are falling in North Texas, you might notice a little more pep in your step. Put that extra energy to good use with one (or several!) of the fun classes, festivals, and fundraisers below — all of which are outdoors, by the way.| CultureMap Dallas
An award-winning bakery from Flower Mound is expanding into downtown Dallas: Called The Flour Shop Bakery, it just made its debut in the AT&T Discovery District at 308 S. Akard St., where it's serving cupcakes and other portable sweet treats.| CultureMap Dallas
Look out, drones are coming to The State Fair of Texas. It's one of a slate of new free attractions coming to the 2024 State Fair, which is set to open on September 27. People, that is less than a month away.| CultureMap Dallas
The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying not one but two men who abandoned their dogs off Dowdy Ferry Road in southeast Dallas.| CultureMap Dallas
A pair of eye-catching gold buildings off US-75 in Dallas are shiny as new following a $50 million renovation.| CultureMap Dallas
Unless you’re a Tim Burton superfan, it’s easy to forget that 1988’s Beetlejuice was only the director’s second feature film, one that would set the template for all the other weird stories and images he would later bring to the big screen. Now, like so many other beloved ‘80s properties, it is being resurrected 36 years later with the legacyequel, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.| CultureMap Dallas
Loads of people are moving to Texas and a new report proves that's true, especially in two suburbs of Dallas.| CultureMap Dallas
DALLAS (AP) — Newly emerged film footage of President John F. Kennedy's motorcade speeding down a Dallas freeway toward a hospital after he was fatally wounded will go up for auction later this month.| CultureMap Dallas
If you like music, comedy, or theater, this weekend across Dallas will bring you plenty of options for each. The weekend kicks off with two well-known comedians, before bands take center stage at no fewer than five concerts, along with a barbecue festival with a side of music. Theater productions include one aimed at kids and another featuring five short plays.| CultureMap Dallas
That headline might say 14 shows, but there are so many more. That's because it's festival time in DFW — and we don't just mean Oktoberfest and the like. Festivals are happening onstage too this month, covering new work, international offerings, and so much more. Plus, the State Fair show is back!| CultureMap Dallas
In cartoon food news, Dallas will be one of 12 cities serving up "Krabby Patty" sandwiches in a nationwide celebration of Nickelodeon cartoon SpongeBob SquarePants.| CultureMap Dallas
A restaurant known for its Mediterranean cuisine and luxurious ambience is coming to Dallas: Called Avra Estiatorio, it's a concept founded in New York that will make its Texas debut in Uptown at the Crescent in spring 2025.| CultureMap Dallas
A Dallas craft beer brewery is getting into another kind of brew: Vector Brewing, the family-owned craft brewery in Lake Highlands, has launched a coffee and breakfast program, and is also now open for lunch.| CultureMap Dallas
A new restaurant from Fox Restaurant Concepts, the renowned hospitality group led by Sam Fox, is coming to town: Called Doughbird, it combines two popular food groups — pizza and rotisserie chicken — under one roof, and is opening a location at 5560 W. Lovers Ln. in Dallas' Inwood Village complex where its sibling restaurant Flower Child also resides.| CultureMap Dallas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is on a cleanliness kick: According to a release, the agency has launched an effort to address the cleanliness and overall maintenance of DART facilities, including bus stops, transfer and train stations, buses, and Light Rail Vehicles.| CultureMap Dallas
Labor Day has passed which means it's time for Christmas season, now officially underway with the news of three holiday-themed tours coming to the Dallas area, including two big music events and one new addition to the holiday lights landscape.| CultureMap Dallas
This latest roundup of dining news in Dallas features a couple of openings, a closure, and a relocation. But the dominant theme is new menus. Nearly every every item in this roundup — taken from emails and various social media posts — is a new menu. Evvvveryone is doing new menus.| CultureMap Dallas
Two new restaurants are coming to an Uptown Dallas office building under development — one serving Italian, the other serving Australian cafe culture.| CultureMap Dallas
Dallas-Fort Worth suburbs have been soaring in popularity in 2024 as more residents escape the bigger cities. Now four more North Texas neighbors – Lewisville, Waxahachie, Midlothian, and Wylie – are earning accolades on a new list of the top 50 most affordable housing markets for homes under $500,000.| CultureMap Dallas
It's time to steam the gowns, tailor the tuxes, and shine the shoes - fall fundraising season has arrived in Dallas.| CultureMap Dallas
Pucker up! An inaugural pickle festival debuts this week, just before an okra festival the very next day. This week also brings three different culinary competitions: one featuring backyard barbecue pitmasters, one with chefs competing against culinary students, and one with bartenders showcasing their best tequila cocktails. Spectators - who get to sample all of the above - are the real winners.| CultureMap Dallas
Texas residents are among the most industrious workers in the country, according to WalletHub's annual "Hardest-Working States in America (2024)" study. The Lone Star State ranks No. 7 this year.| CultureMap Dallas
Google is making a big investment in Texas to the tune of $1 billion. According to a release, the tech giant will spend more than $1 billion to support its cloud and data center infrastructure. The company is also expanding its commitment to clean energy.| CultureMap Dallas
The weekend before Labor Day is a little slower than normal for events in and around Dallas, but there are still some fun things to do and see. They include a great comedian, a Harry Potter film backed by a live symphony, a music festival, a concert featuring a hot country duo, two local theater productions, a dinosaur exhibition, a big plant conference, and a violinist who plays way more than classical music.| CultureMap Dallas
The state of Texas is budgeting billions for road improvements. According to a release, the state will spend a record $148 billion in transportation infrastructure on projects such as US 380 in McKinney and the I-30 Canyon Project in downtown Dallas.| CultureMap Dallas
A pricey foodie event is returning to the Dallas area — sortof — with a top chef behind the wheel: Outstanding in the Field, featuring dinners staged at communal tables that snake through actual fields, will make four stops in Texas including Shadow Creek in Bowie where it will feature Misti Norris, owner of Petra and the Beast.| CultureMap Dallas
A splashy new park with public art and gardens is finally opening in Frisco: Called Kaleidoscope Park, it's a new green space opening inside Hall Park, the mixed-use development off Gaylord Parkway and Dallas Parkway, where it's being billed as the second-biggest park opening in DFW since Klyde Warren Park opened in downtown Dallas in 2012.| CultureMap Dallas
Dallasites who have dreamed of living in a castle - even as a vacation home - will be enchanted by a Hill Country manor awaiting its next regent. "The Huntly," a luxurious Kerrville castle inspired by its historic counterpart in Scotland, has just hit the market for $1.275 million.| CultureMap Dallas
Summer is far from over in Dallas, even though this weekend marks the unofficial end of the season. (The actual summer solstice ends September 21.) Keep those vacay vibes going with a rose brunch pop-up paradise - no plane ticket required. Save room for pizza, a wine dinner, and jarred desserts for a good cause.| CultureMap Dallas
The largest proposed grocery store merger in U.S. history is going to court.| CultureMap Dallas
Few things are more frustrating for Dallas drivers than sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic. You're late, you're stuck, and you're wasting time and gas — every single day. It's no surprise that the city has ranked high on a new list of places with the worst traffic.| CultureMap Dallas
Despite growing sentiments that the U.S. is on a path towards a recession, Texas is pulling a lot of weight with one of the best state economies in the nation, according to a new annual report from WalletHub.| CultureMap Dallas
Texans might claim their state is the best for retired veterans, but a new WalletHub report places the Lone Star State at No. 28 in the U.S. when it comes to the "Best & Worst States for Military Retirees" in 2024.| CultureMap Dallas
One Dallas suburb experienced the most rapid growth spurt in the country last year: Celina, whose population grew by 26.6 percent, more than 53 times that of the nation’s growth rate of 0.5 percent. The city's population was 43,317 as of July 1, 2023.| CultureMap Dallas
The arts bring vibrance and color to communities everywhere, but a new report paints a somewhat bleak picture for artists and arts funding in Texas.| CultureMap Dallas
