North Texas Is Getting a Trump Store, and We Had Questions

The suburb of Watauga now has something to “boast” about: It has the only Trump store in DFW. Owner Mary Talley has a background in entertainment as an owner and operator of carnival rides; when COVID hit and the State Fair of Texas and other fairs were canceled, she started…

The Internet Is Horny For Beto … Again!

Beto O’Rourke, ex-congressman and former Senate and presidential hopeful, is like the internet’s hot middle school social studies teacher. He’s tall and handsome and has salt and pepper hair. He’s also a little bit lanky and nerdy, but, like, in a hot way. Then there’s the skateboard he always has…

Jerry Harris From Netflix’s Cheer Arrested on Child Pornography Charges

Jerry Harris, a cheerleader featured on Netflix’s Cheer, a docu-series that followed Corsicana’s Navarro College’s cheer team, was arrested on child pornography charges, according to BuzzFeed News. On Monday, FBI agents searched his home in Naperville, Illinois. Harris was known for his “mat talk,” where he would regularly cheer on…

You Can Now Learn to Vote at Legacy West in Plano

Rock the Vote, a nonprofit organization dedicated to educating and empowering young people to vote, is coming to Legacy West, the shopping and entertainment district in Plano. Because of COVID-19, young people are more likely missing out on the usual activities and events that schools usually provide. Legacy West’s response to…

Frisco Gets a New Playground for Grownups With Trophy Park

While many of our favorite bars and restaurants in Dallas have shut down or have had limited capacity, crowds from the city are flocking to the suburbs to enjoy live music and get their entertainment fix. One development that has gained momentum lately is the entertainment district Frisco Star, where…

5 Twitter Accounts That Should Be Banned Immediately

Former Ku Klux Klan leader and convicted felon David Duke was banned from Twitter Thursday for breaking the social media platform’s policies against hate speech. The company didn’t specify which tweet(s) triggered the ban, but judging by the fact that the policies expressly forbid the promotion of violence or “hateful…

Shop Local: Dallas Boutiques with Online Platforms

COVID-19 has made an unfashionable impact on the fashion industry in Dallas, causing several stores to close permanently. The inability to open doors to customers has especially put a strain on boutiques, which rely on foot traffic to generate sales. In the last few months, many of our favorite small…

The 8 Greatest Video Games That Blasted Their Way Out of North Texas

Silicon Valley may be the world’s most famous hub for technology and digital entertainment development, but it wouldn’t be where it is without the groundbreaking games that came out of North Texas. Dallas-Fort Worth fueled the video game industry’s rise to rival the film, TV and music industries’ combined revenue…

North Texas Fathers Tell Us How They Talk to Children About Racism

Being a parent requires a set of skills we’re forced to develop as they become needed. On top of providing financially and doing endless domestic work and errands, one must be a teacher, mentor and mediator. For black fathers in America, there’s even more to the job. They teach their…