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South Dallas businesses briefed on opportunities ahead of 2026 FIFA World Cup
Panel of featured speakers Local business owners met in South Dallas this week for guidance on how to prepare for economic opportunities tied to the 2026 FIFA World Cup, an international event expected to bring tens of thousands of visitors to Dallas during a 39-day period. The session was hosted by consultant and strategist Tracy Lewis of Lewis & Associates. A four-member panel provided guidance across marketing, operations, workforce development, and access to capital. Spea
Raven Jordan
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Things to Do in DFW this weekend
Unsure of how to spend your weekend but know you want to get out of the house? Consider some of these festivities. Here's what's happening across Dallas-Fort Worth this weekend: PlugHub Bite Bzar - PlugHub is partnering with Foodify US for a multicultural food fest featuring dozens of tasty food vendors, DJs and live music, and a best bites food contest. There will be more than 50 food vendors covering all the bases from Asian to Caribbean to Mexican. It takes place at EpicCe
Raven Jordan
Nov 14, 20252 min read


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


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


A Taste of Yardbird Dallas
Yardbird is an upscale Southern chicken restaurant in Downtown Dallas, just across from Klyde Warren Park. My experience.
Raven Jordan
Jul 26, 20242 min read
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