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Where to Celebrate Halloween and Dia de los Muertos in North Texas

By Julianna Chen and OthersOctober 30, 2025

This year’s lineup of parties, costume contests and festivals is scary good.

5 Films with Deep Texas Roots You Need to See at the 2025 Lone Star Film Festival

By Preston BartaOctober 30, 2025

Running Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, the Fort Worth film festival highlights a mix of Texas-based dramas, documentaries and indie gems.

The Creepiest Ghost Stories and Haunted Locations in DFW

By Liam Gaughan and OthersOctober 29, 2025

Some of the greatest horror movies ever made were based on “supposedly true” stories. We think these spooky spots around North Texas fit the bill.

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North Texas City Named The Safest Place in the US for Trick-or-Treating

By Preston BartaOctober 29, 2025

It’s probably not the one you’re expecting, either.

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Taylor Sheridan is Leaving Paramount. Here’s What That Means for North Texas

By Preston BartaOctober 28, 2025

In a surprising move, the Yellowstone creator is moving on from the network he became nearly synonymous with.

Andy Cohen Praises a Dallas Church for its Reponse to Gov. Abbott’s War on Crosswalks

By Alec SpicerOctober 28, 2025

The Bravo talk show host called the governor’s order to remove rainbow crosswalks ‘stupid.’

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Bolton Arts Foundation to Host Texas Premiere of AKRIS – Fashion with a Heritage

By Lisa PettyOctober 28, 2025

A fashion house long-known for ‘quiet luxury’ is the subject of a special screening to benefit UNT’s Texas Fashion Collection.

See the Best Costumes From This Year’s Annual Halloween Block Party in Oak Lawn

By Samantha ThornfeltOctober 27, 2025

We saw angels, demons, sexy Patrick Star and yes, furries.

How North Texas Became A Must-Stop for the Powerhouse Black on the Block Festival

By Aria BellOctober 25, 2025

More than 150 Black-owned vendors, DJs and artists are turning up the fun at Globe Life Field on Oct. 26.

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We Tried the New Dungeons & Dragons Immersive Experience in Plano

We Tried the New Dungeons & Dragons Immersive Experience in Plano

By Austin ZookOctober 24, 2025

The interactive experience, which opened earlier this month, is an epic step into the D&D world. It’s got some tech issues, though.

Dial in, Because Mason Thames is Back in Black Phone 2

By Gregory WakemanOctober 24, 2025

The Dallas native tells us about working with Ethan Hawke, growing up in Texas and starring in one of this month’s most chilling films.

North Texas Haunted Houses and Pop-Ups for Every Degree of Scare Tolerance

By Kendall MorganOctober 23, 2025

Close out October with Halloween activities guaranteed to hit your spooky sweet spot. 

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The Fine Arts Theatre in Denton Will Have 70mm Projection. Here’s Why That Matters

By Austin ZookOctober 23, 2025

Digital projection? Boring. Film projection? Elevated, classy and superior.

6 Very Dallas Halloween Costume Ideas

By Alec SpicerOctober 22, 2025

We’ve got ideas for just about everyone from the politically aware to low-effort procrastinators. Or anyone who just wants to spook the governor.

Viral Dallas Halloween Decorator is Back With an Actual Truck Crashed in His Yard

By Kendall MorganOctober 22, 2025

People from around the world are eagerly tuning in to the spooky chaos Steven Novak is cooking up this year.

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New $10 Cowboy Documentary Captures Charley Crockett’s Texas Soul at Its Most Raw

By Preston BartaOctober 22, 2025

Ahead of the film’s Austin premiere, director Patrick Heaphy dives into the rising country singer’s Dallas roots and the iconic Longhorn Ballroom.

What’s Popping? A New-Old Drug Emerging In The Club Scene

By Alyssa FieldsOctober 21, 2025

You’ve probably smelled it at the club or in the pit of a concert, but you better wise up, because it’s back on the wider club scene.

17 Horror Film Classics Screening Around Dallas This October

By Lisa LamanOctober 19, 2025

Mark your calendars, because October is stacked with scares.

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Filmmaker Adam Saunders Returns to High School in Political Comedy, Re-Election

By Austin ZookOctober 17, 2025

Saunders chose to set the film in a fictionalized version of his own alma mater, Richardson High School.

Yep, Those Are Goats Grazing Along Northaven Trail in Preston Hollow Right Now

By Lisa PettyOctober 16, 2025

We just found out our goats are watched.

First Look: A New Map of the Universal Kids Resort Coming to Frisco

By Alec SpicerOctober 16, 2025

Are ya ready, kids? SpongeBob, Shrek, Minions and more will be featured in the theme park’s lands.

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The 13 Best Horror Movies by Sub-genre

By Liam GaughanOctober 15, 2025

Not all horror films are created equally.

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