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Dallas Chamber Symphony welcomes prize-winning pianist back to Dallas

NBC Dallas-Fort Worth (Local Beat) 2/6 9:04P Kimberly Richard

When Yi-Chen Feng performs Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the Dallas Chamber Symphony on Feb. 17, he will be revisiting a piece he learned to play when he was young. How young? He was 7 years...

Salt & Straw Ice Cream To Debut First Texas Scoop Shops in Dallas and Fort Worth This Spring

Paper City Magazine 2/6 6:00A Megan Ziots

After dreaming of opening an ice cream shop for 15 years, Kim Malek made her dream a reality with Salt Straw — a Portland-based brand she founded with her cousin, Tyler Malek,...

Chris Stapleton To Headline Dallas’ 53rd Cattle Baron’s Ball

Paper City Magazine 2/6 3:36A Melissa Smrekar

In addition to placing their bets on who s going to win the Super Bowl this weekend, Dallasites love to try and predict who will headline Cattle Baron s Ball every year. It s...

The New Dallas Restaurants We’re Loving Right Now — and What to Order at Each Hot Spot

Paper City Magazine 2/4 8:26A Megan Ziots

The new year is in full swing, and there are a ton of exciting new Dallas restaurants expected to open in 2026. Before we get into what’s brand new, we’re diving into a Korean...

Dallasite About Town — Your Weekly Guide On the Hottest Tickets, Foodie Events, Spa Specials, and...

Paper City Magazine 2/4 4:31A Melissa Smrekar

February is here, and we re back in the swing of things, moving and grooving now that the snow and ice melted. For this week s roundup of Dallasite About Town, we re headed to...

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Report shows Texas ACA health care enrollment increased despite subsidies ending

Spectrum Local News Health 2/6 2:30A Valencia Jones

There has been rising costs of health care after ACA subsidies ended in December. However, the latest numbers show enrollment increased in Texas.

Texas jails have more than 400 pregnant inmates monthly. The state is studying what happens to...

Spectrum Local News Health 2/3 5:14A Associated Press

The state is now collecting information about pregnant inmates' prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Colossal snags $60 million in new funding, selects site for first BioVault

Dallas Business Journal (Health Care) 2/3 1:55A Will Anderson

Colossal Biosciences has struck a major partnership with the United Arab Emirates that will result in a major conservation effort getting off the ground in the country.

A Heart-Healthy Life Starts with Everyday Choices

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter 2/1 12:00A Liz McGathey

Februarys American Heart Month is a timely reminder that caring for your heart isnt just about responding to emergencies its about the small, intentional choices we make every day. As the season of...

African American Museum presents Icons of Liberation: King and Mandela exhibit now through April 17

Uptown BubbleLife iReporter (Lifestyle) 1/29 11:14P Taylor Mayad

The African American Museum, Dallas presents Icons of liberation: King and Mandela , an educational and interactive exhibit exploring the shared leadership values and global impact of Dr. Martin...

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Retro Movie Review: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid (1969)

Crave DFW 2/6 11:33A Steven Doyle

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid remains one of the most cherished achievements in American cinema, due in no small part to the rare alignment of inspired direction and...

Best Breakfast Tacos in Dallas–Fort Worth

Crave DFW 2/6 9:59A Steven Doyle

A great breakfast taco lives in the details. It starts with a well-made tortilla — ideally warm, tender, and flexible enough to hold its fillings without tearing, whether corn or flour. Eggs should be...

Tortas, and Tacos and Gorditas at Torteria Insurgentes

Crave DFW 2/6 8:10A Steven Doyle

by Steven Doyle In that ever vigilant search for the perfect taco, gordita or torta, we stumbled across a gem that will have you excited. Brush up on your Spanish before making an entrance, it could...

The Meat Shop: Dallas’s Go-To for Exceptional Beef

Crave DFW 2/6 8:01A Steven Doyle

The Meat Shop has earned its place by doing something refreshingly simple: pairing outstanding cuts with a relaxed, neighborhood sensibility. Part butcher counter, part casual eatery, it allows guests...

Soto Vino: Siempre Afuera – Always Outside

Texas Wine Lover 2/6 1:54A Cynthia Spanhel

Soto Vino is one of a handful of natural or low-intervention wineries in Texas. Founded in 2020 by brothers Christian and Dominic Soto, Soto Vino is currently housed at The...

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BRRRRR…IT’S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE’S DAY GIFT IDEAS)

The Middle Page 1/28 5:51A Cathy Williamson

BRRRRR IT S COLD (AND 75 VALENTINE S DAY GIFT IDEAS) Well, January 2026 is off to an explosive start (if you live in the line of the snow/icestorm). I m not sure where you live, but I have major cabin...

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The ball bounced Castle's way for a career-high 40 points in triple-double in Spurs' win over Mavs

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/8 10:00A Associated Press

At 21 years old, Stephon Castle is the youngest player in NBA history with a 40-point triple-double.

Super Bowl is set to draw in $1.7 billion in legal wagers

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/7 9:00A Michael Lozano

The Lone Star State is one of 11 states that do not allow gambling or sports betting, but Texans are still placing wagers.

The Dallas Cowboys will play in Rio de Janiero in 2026

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 4:23A Mike D'Alonzo

The team will play in the NFL's first game in the Brazilian city.

The Mavs are leaving no doubt that Cooper Flagg is their future after trading Anthony Davis

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/6 3:16A Associated Press

The Mavericks moved on from the oft-injured Davis, currently sidelined by a hand injury, and chose another retooling of the roster.

Report: Mavericks trade Anthony Davis to Washington Wizards in 8-player trade

Spectrum Local News Sports 2/4 9:40A Associated Press, Katharine Finn

ESPN senior NBA insider Shams Charania broke the news in a post on X Wednesday afternoon.

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House Farm Bill Doesn’t Address Farm Challenges, Critics Warn

Civil Eats 3/10 11:37A Rebekah Alvey

Farm and food groups have urged Congress for years to act on a full five-year farm bill, in hopes of providing more certainty to the U.S. food system. Farm bill discussions...

The Heavyweight Champion Returns: Soulman’s Boss Hog Sandwich Back for a Limited Time

Restaurant News 3/10 9:22A RestaurantNews.com

North Texas Favorite Bar-B-Que Stacks Four Smoked Meats on a King s Hawaiian Bun Dallas, TX ( RestaurantNews.com ) The Boss is back and it is bigger than ever. Soulman s...

Easy Vinegar Coleslaw Recipe (no mayo)

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/8 11:00P Krista

This easy vinegar coleslaw recipe is a crisp, tangy, and refreshing side dish that comes together in minutes, ready to brighten up any meal! A little bit of honey and Dijon in the dressing makes the...

Lemon Chickpea Soup

Love and Lemons 3/8 4:04A Jeanine Donofrio

This chickpea soup recipe is my idea of the perfect weeknight dinner. Canned chickpeas, the starting point of so many of my favorite dinners, are the star ingredient...

Weekly Meal Plan #10

Joyful Healthy Eats 3/6 11:00P Krista

This healthy weekly meal plan has 5 days of easy breakfast and dinner recipes made from real, wholesome ingredients and a high protein focus in mind. Grab the free printable shopping list to make meal...