Garden transforms into ‘living canvas’

Garden transforms into ‘living canvas’

By Marshall Detwiler The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites guests to experience the wonder of the season at Holiday at the Arboretum presented by Reliant running November 12 through January 4, 2026, with a members-only preview on November 11. This year’s event blends beloved holiday traditions with bold new features, offering visitors an immersive, […]

Harissa-Honey Sweet Potatoes

Harissa-Honey Sweet Potatoes

1/2 cup harissa 1/4 cup honey 2 tablespoons oil 1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and diced into  1/2-inch cubes Heat oven to 425F. Line a sheet pan with parchment. In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except potatoes. Add potatoes and toss to coat. Spread out […]

Aguirre’s jersey to hang in rafters

Aguirre’s jersey to hang in rafters

By Collin Kim The Dallas Mavericks announced they will retire Mark Aguirre’s #24 jersey on Jan. 29, 2026 with a special halftime ceremony. Aguirre (pictured below) joins Brad Davis (#15), Rolando Blackman (#22), Derek Harper (#12) and Dirk Nowitzki (#41) as the only Mavericks to have their jerseys hung in the rafters.   “As we look […]

Creepy creatures more than spooky symbols

Creepy creatures more than spooky symbols

By Beth Leermakers Ever wonder why bats and spiders dominate Halloween décor? Beyond their eerie looks, these creatures have deep ties to the holiday’s spooky roots. Keep reading to learn why they’re Halloween icons — and discover some fascinating facts that might just earn them your respect (if not your affection). Bats. Bats have been […]

Opera presents ‘universal story’

Opera presents ‘universal story’

By Catherine Wendlandt The Dallas Opera (TDO) presents the Dallas premiere of French composer Francis Poulenc’s “Dialogues of the Carmelites,” opening on November 7 at the Winspear Opera House. The opera tells the gripping true story of the Martyrs of Compiègne, a convent of nuns executed during the French Revolution. More than two centuries later, […]

Big Tex says: I need new boots!

Big Tex says: I need new boots!

By Taylor Pulfer It’s time to hang up Big Tex’s old boots and design a new pair!  The 2026 Big Tex Boot Design Contest officially kicks off this week. In 2023, Big Tex got a brand-new pair of custom Lucchese Bootmaker boots, designed by previous contest winner Jessica Bonilla of Irving, Texas, and now he […]

NY-Style Health Salad

NY-Style Health Salad

1/2 cup red wine vinegar 1/4 cup sugar 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 10-ounce package cole slaw mix In a mixing bowl, whisk together all ingredients except coleslaw until sugar is dissolved. Add coleslaw mix and toss to coat. Refrigerate for 4 hours, toss again and serve. 

State Fair committed to projects

State Fair committed to projects

By Taylor Pulfer As the Midway lights dim and Big Tex waves his final farewell, the 2025 State Fair of Texas comes to a close — yet the memories made this season continue to shine across the Lone Star State. During its 24-day run, the 2025 State Fair welcomed an estimated two million people through […]

World Series has global implications

World Series has global implications

By David Mullen The 2025 World Series begins at Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada on Friday, Oct. 24, as the Blue Jays, powered by a first baseman who was born in Montreal, raised in the Dominican Republic and is the son of a Hall of Famer, hosts the Los Angeles Dodgers, led by a baseball […]

Spook-tacular night promises fun for all

Spook-tacular night promises fun for all

By Reeves Eddins Thousands of guests, ghosts and ghouls are expected to fill Klyde Warren Park for Trick-or-Treating in the Park, one of the city’s most popular family Halloween celebrations.  Free and open to the public, the fifth annual event takes place Saturday, Oct. 25, from 5 to 10 p.m., and features candy collecting, costume […]