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Hockey fans have ultimate shot at glory with Victory+ $10 Million Streak Contest
Premium sports streaming platform Victory+ , a free streaming platform from A Parent Media Co. Inc. (APMC), is raising the stakes this season with its biggest contest yet: $10 Million Streaks Giveaway. The challenge began November 1 and runs through the end of the regular season, April 16, 2026. Hockey fans who accurately predict which Dallas Stars or Anaheim Ducks player will score the final team goal can turn a hot streak into a $10 million grand prize for a 10-game run.
Raven Jordan
Nov 3, 20252 min read


October 2025 restaurant openings in DFW
It's about that time of month again. That's right, more new restaurant openings! Landmark Bar and Kitchen in Addison Here's what opened recently throughout the month, from tacos to bar bites and more. Meridian Dallas The Village restaurant reopened October 17 after closing for renovations in 2024. They've got a new menu and dining room, plus an open kitchen. Some of their signature dishes include Wagyu Tallow Seared Oysters & Foie & Sea Island Cornbread, wood-fired half chick
Raven Jordan
Oct 30, 20252 min read


Soft Girl Sunday gives hard-working women a chance to be vulnerable
When's the last time you had a chance to wind down with some pampering? Boss Babe Blog is hosting its inaugural Soft Girl Sunday event, a day of spa treatment and facials, at SugaringLA in Plano on January 4. Boss Babe Blog offers resources and a directory for small businesses, plus shopping tailored to each customer. The platform is led by founder KeTohn Paul and hosts a podcast and a number of events throughout the year including brunches, mixers, and more. Soft Girl Sunda
Raven Jordan
Oct 25, 20251 min read


This one's for the brew lovers: Downtown Dallas Beer Festival this weekend
The inaugural Downtown Dallas Beer Festival will be hosted by AT&T Discovery District this Saturday, October 25. It's a celebration of craft beer, live music, and local flavor at Cowboy Chow from 1-4 pm. Seasoned beer enthusiasts or fun-seekers are all set to enjoy generous samplings of breweries from Texas and beyond. Plus, there will be local acts, delicious eats, and high-energy vibes all day long. Presented by Downtown Dallas, Inc. & AT&T Discovery District this
Raven Jordan
Oct 22, 20251 min read


Ready your forks for these new restaurants in Cedar Hill
Waffle House dishes The city of Cedar Hill is waking up with plenty of new development. They've swapped their run of new chicken establishments for some restaurants with more variety. Here are some of the latest restaurants and cafes that have opened and some on the horizon for later this year and throughout 2026. Lela's Seafood This quaint seafood restaurant serves up Cajun- and Mexican-inspired dishes including crawfish baskets, oyster baskets, ceviche, Mar y Tierra, fajita
Raven Jordan
Oct 21, 20252 min read


Jamaican restaurant in South Dallas closing after 40 years
Elaine's Kitchen, a Jamaican restaurant that opened in 1987, is closing its doors in South Dallas. The last day they'll be open is October 18. They were a staple for Jamaican eats. Some of their most popular dishes included beef patties, curry goat, stew chicken, roti, rasta pasta and goat soup. The atmosphere of the restaurant was described as "warm, homey and reminiscent of a family gathering" on its website . According to WFAA , the restaurant was founded by namesake Elain
Raven Jordan
Oct 16, 20251 min read


Ready for DART Silver Line? Opening celebration next week
DART Silver Line After years and years of development, the DART Silver Line is finally becoming a reality. Once it makes its debut for riders on October 25, rides will make stops across seven cities: Carrollton, Dallas, Addison, Plano, Richardson, Coppell, and Grapevine. Celebrations for the start of service will kick off on October 25 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. across the stations. There will be free rides from October 25 - November 8. To mark the launch, they're inviting the c
Raven Jordan
Oct 14, 20251 min read


Dining specials and pumpkin treats in Dallas for fall 2025
Chocolate-covered Oreos and cupcakes. Courtesy Eatzi's Oh snap, Halloween is right around the corner, isn't it?! I'm sure you all have your costumes picked out and parties planned out. But what about plans for filling up so you're not drinking on empty? Here are some scary good specials to indulge in this fall in Dallas: BJ's Restaurant Their fall menu features a Spooky Pizookie topped with two scoops of orange-colored vanilla ice cream and chocolate shell topping; Unlucky D
Raven Jordan
Oct 14, 20253 min read


Huge arcade lands in Lewisville with retro games and pinball machines
Attention video game fanatics, a new arcade has entered the DFW entertainment scene this month. It's an arcade called Push Start Play , which is allegedly one of the largest arcades in Texas with more than 400 arcade games. Photo courtesy Push Start Play "Born from a love of classic games and built for today’s players, Push Start Play Arcade blends old-school fun with new-school tech, all in one dynamic, exciting, GIGANTIC location," the arcade states on its website. They fe
Raven Jordan
Oct 10, 20251 min read


All the Black-owned or run concessions at the State Fair of Texas 2025
It's State Fair season in Texas, so you know what that means. Prepare for all the food you can get your hands on for a pretty penny! More importantly, it's an opportunity to support Black-owned businesses that set up there every year. Considering the fair's history of segregation and troubled race relations until its full integration in 1967 , the amount of Black vendors today is a significant milestone. Here are 25 vendors you can find there this year, according to visitblac
Raven Jordan
Oct 6, 20252 min read


The Hampton Social brings exclusive social club to Dallas
Hampton House rendering. Courtesy The Hampton Social, Hampton House Buzzy downtown restaurant The Hampton Social opened their new...
Raven Jordan
Oct 3, 20252 min read


Dallas Wings breaks ground on new facility in Oak Cliff
Dallas Wings rendering A new practice facility for WNBA team Dallas Wings has been approved by the Dallas City Council; and they broke...
Raven Jordan
Sep 28, 20251 min read


9 shiny new restaurants that opened in DFW in September
September is drawing to an end and cooler temperatures, by Texas standards, are on the horizon. There were some exciting and anticipated...
Raven Jordan
Sep 27, 20253 min read


City of Dallas approves budget for FY 2025-2026
With it's biggest budget yet coming in at $5.20 billion, Dallas has approved the budget for fiscal year 2025-2026. But how does that...
Raven Jordan
Sep 19, 20252 min read


Dallas poet releases second spoken word album offering glimpse of his personal side
Two years after the release of his debut spoken word album in 2023, multi-hyphenate artist and poet Derrick Walker ( D. Walk ) has a...
Raven Jordan
Sep 18, 20253 min read


City of Dallas announces four new Nighttime Economy Division initiatives
Photo courtesy Gabriel Tovar The City of Dallas Nighttime Economy & Responsible Hospitality (NTE) Division is proud to announce the...
Raven Jordan
Sep 16, 20252 min read


Brya Zan Thai Noodle + Brew
A new Southeast Asian Thai restaurant is opening next week in Plano. Called Brya Zan, it's located at 1909 Preston Road in Plano, TX, at...
Raven Jordan
Sep 11, 20252 min read


Look forward to these new exhibits at DFW galleries and museums in September
It's finally September, the best month of the year, and with a new month comes new featured exhibits. Here are 4 exhibits happening in...
Raven Jordan
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Where the heat is really rising in Dallas
Dallas is hot, we all know that. However, some areas in the city are hotter than others including roofs, roadways, and parking lots....
Raven Jordan
Aug 27, 20252 min read


Arts and Culture events in Dallas September
Arts and culture event highlights happening in Dallas at the end of August and beginning of September
Raven Jordan
Aug 23, 20253 min read
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