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By #newsfortheculture Staff Soccer stock photo Was the World Cup glass half full or half empty for South Dallas? Derrick Walker opened his presentation to the Pointe South Business Group Monday by essentially asking the room to wrestle with that question — while offering another way to look at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For Walker, founder of Futbol For The Culture, it was the “World’s Cup”: an international event that brought enormous attention and investment to Dallas and Fai

Labor Day is quickly approaching, so if you were looking for a way to enjoy the long weekend, there's The Black Academy of Arts and Letters (TBAAL) Riverfront Jazz Festival happening September 4-6 at Fair Park. The Riverfront Jazz Festival first began in 2017 after TBAAL President and Founder Curtis King attended a number of jazz festivals across the U.S., including Capital Jazz Festival and a festival in Richmond, Virginia. After some years passed, King says the Visit Dallas

Photo courtesy of State Fair of Texas The anticipation for this year's Big Tex Choice winners is over! We now know who can claim the coveted titles in the categories of savory, sweet, best sipper, and most creative. The State Fair of Texas announced winners for the 22nd Annual Big Tex Choice Awards on August 18 after some intensive judging, a press conference, and award announcement and tasting. From a round of 15 finalists, there could ultimately be four winners. The awards

The City of Dallas has announced significant progress on the Community Park at Fair Park, a project that will bring approximately 10.5 acres of new green space, recreational amenities, and community-focused programming to South Dallas. According to a release, Dallas City Council authorized a tax increment financing (TIF) development agreement with the nonprofit Fair Park First. The TIF development agreement will provide up to $3 million in gap funding from the Deep Ellum TIF

DFW is apparently more than hyped for the World Cup. North Texas FIFA World Cup media party celebrated the sporting event coming to a host city where nine matches will be held at Dallas Stadium. The media party went down at Billy Bob's Texas in Fort Worth, nestled into The Stockyards. It was complete with Texas-inspired food stations, live music, Choctaw Casinos tables, player card creations station, and more! Bonus, watch me try to race an armadillo. I did not win any armadi

The North Texas FWC Organizing Committee has officially opened free ticket registration for the FIFA Fan Festival at Fair Park, the region’s signature celebration and watch party during FIFA World Cup 2026. Admission to the FIFA Fan Festival Dallas is free and open to the public. According to a release, fans must register online for free daily admission tickets through the official website. In addition to free general admission registration, fans can also purchase various pai