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Dallas Life

Black-Owned Businesses You Can Support in North Texas

By Aria BellFebruary 24, 2026

Put your money where your hashtags are this Black History Month and beyond and support Black-owned businesses in Dallas.

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Restaurants

With Trump’s Tariffs 86’d, We Asked if This Means Cheaper Dining in Dallas

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 20, 2026

Yeah, don’t hold your breath on that. But there are plenty of cheap tacos anyway.

The interior of Swizzle was moody and dark.
Restaurants

Why Dallas Restaurants Are Struggling: ‘One Storm After Another’, Then the Lease Cliff

By Lisa PettyFebruary 18, 2026

The lease cliff is what happens when a neighborhood changes a lot (for the better) and then your contract is renewed.

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Restaurants

Why Your Favorite Dallas Restaurants Are Stuggling: Part 1, the Toll of Tariffs

By Jeff SiegelFebruary 9, 2026

Take out supplies, utensils, beer and wine are all taking a hit from tariffs.

Kris Manning at Smokey Joe's BBQ
Restaurants

Beef Prices Expected To Climb, Creating an ‘An Existential Crisis in the BBQ Industry’

By Lauren Drewes DanielsFebruary 5, 2026

Is brisket the new filet mignon?

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Business

Dallas Continues to Rocket Up the List of Richest Cities on Earth

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 23, 2026

The amount of Big D millionaires keeps going up and up.

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Business

Poor Women: Investigation Finds Gender Wage Gap Worsening Across Dallas

By Emma RubyJanuary 22, 2026

Among the major metros, DFW has the largest gap between what men and women are earning.

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Business

3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Best Cities for Jobs in United States

By Kelly DearmoreJanuary 8, 2026

Thanks to major employers, these Dallas-area cities are good places to change your job-search luck.

Concerts

These Artists Are Not Coming to Dallas This Year Because They Canceled Their Shows

By Alyssa FieldsJanuary 6, 2026

We’ve told you who is stopping by North Texas this year, and now we’re telling you who is not. Life is all about balance, right?

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Weather

Data Center Energy Demands Could Give The Grid An Unwelcome Test This Winter

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 22, 2025

Another winter event similar to Storm Uri is unlikely. But as data centers leach the power supply, Texas will need a Plan B, C and D.

Marijuana

Trump Signs Executive Order To Reschedule Marijuana. That’s Good. Or Bad. Who Knows?

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 18, 2025

The presidential action signals a significant shift in the federal attitude toward cannabis.

Features

‘Catastrophic’: Dallas Music Legend Faces 450% Insurance Hike if ACA Subsidies Expire

By Emma RubyDecember 10, 2025

Millions of Americans could see their healthcare costs skyrocket in the new year. Jeff Liles is one of them.

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Technology

Controversial Energy Source of the ’80s Could Help the Power Crisis Now

By Alyssa FieldsDecember 8, 2025

As energy demands grow, exacerbated by data centers, the United States needs to find a new way to bolster their supply, and the solution may be the old way.

Concerts

Dos Equis Pavilion’s New Parking Policy Hits a Sour Note, Will Require Parking Passes

By Preston BartaDecember 3, 2025

“This was one of the only things y’all had going for this place.”

Business

Homes in These Dallas Neighborhoods are Selling Super Fast

By Kelly DearmoreDecember 2, 2025

Homes ranging from $100K to $1 million in these subdivisions have not been staying on the market long.

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Transportation

DFW Airport Expected to Be Even Busier Than You Might Already Expect For Turkey Day

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 25, 2025

A recent report says DFW will be among the busiest in the nation for Thanksgiving while the FAA says air travel is increasing.

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Business

How Much Money Does It Take To Live Comfortably in Dallas-Fort Worth?

By Patrick WilliamsNovember 24, 2025

More than what at least half of households are making, apparently.

Business

Big D Drop: Dallas Slides Down Ranking of Best Cities on Earth

By Kelly DearmoreNovember 13, 2025

Thought Dallas had an off year? You’re not alone.

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Restaurants

Dallas Leads Nation in Food Affordability, According to One Report Anyway

By Aaren ProdyNovember 11, 2025

If you’re using DoorDash are you really trying to stretch dollars anyway?

Politics & Government

Shutdown Stifles Second Paycheck For Aviation Workers Feeling ‘Desperate Need’

By Emma RubyNovember 10, 2025

Paystubs showing $0 are forcing North Texas families to delay paying bills and call off holiday plans.

Politics & Government

Small Texas Community Takes On Crypto Giant, Loses Bid for Peace

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 6, 2025

The crypto mine in Hood County drills Bitcoin day in and day out, and it produces a lot of noise while doing it.

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Opinion | Editorial Voice

Greg Abbott Posted A Dumb Tweet. He’s Done That A Lot.

By Alyssa FieldsNovember 4, 2025

Like our president, our governor loves to hit post on a regrettable tweet. Here are some of the dumbest ones he’s posted.

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