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First Look: Galaxy Skate, Grapevine’s New Cosmic Revival of Roller Rink Nostalgia

Alec Spicer — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 12:21:26 -0600

From an accountant's unexpected dream to a new family-friendly haven, one woman is bringing back the magic of roller skating to Grapevine.

From Dallas’ Clint Bentley, A Gorgeous American Epic Arrives in Train Dreams

Alec Spicer — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:03:40 -0600

Train Dreams" />The Oscar-buzzing film from two North Texas visionaries is now showing in 35mm at the Texas Theatre before its Netflix debut on Nov. 21.

Landman Season 2 Premiere Brought the Taylor Sheridan Universe’s Biggest Stars to Fort Worth

Alec Spicer — Fri, 07 Nov 2025 11:17:35 -0600

Landman Season 2 Premiere Brought the Taylor Sheridan Universe’s Biggest Stars to Fort Worth" />The Paramount show set in Texas unveiled its new season in Cowtown last night.

A Luxe Glamping Adventure is Pitching Upscale Tents in North Texas

Alec Spicer — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 09:45:00 -0600

A Fear Factor champion and Mrs. Texas International crown holder are turning family land into a luxury glampground, opening just an hour from Dallas.

We Tried the New Dungeons & Dragons Immersive Experience in Plano

Alec Spicer — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:02:35 -0500

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

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

Alec Spicer — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 18:13:41 -0500

Re-Election" />Saunders chose to set the film in a fictionalized version of his own alma mater, Richardson High School.

Dallas Native Cooper Raiff Unpacks His Poetic New Series Hal & Harper

Alec Spicer — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 13:02:36 -0500

Hal & Harper" />Raiff's heartfelt new series exploring family healing, and starring Mark Ruffalo, debuts on MUBI starting Oct. 19.

Taste Tested: Peking Duck Tacos at Dragon Casa

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Mon, 06 Oct 2025 08:00:00 -0500

This sister concept to Dragon House in Far North Dallas is a Chinese-Mexican fusion spot with tasty Peking Duck tacos.

Timeline Cleanse: New Cutie Just Dropped at the Dallas Zoo

Alec Spicer — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:34:01 -0500

Kind of the perfect way to end a week, right?

Two Different Dallas Fashion Weeks Face Off This Fall

Alec Spicer — Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:46:07 -0500

Here’s what to expect (or brace yourself for) from these new-ish events, plus perspectives from Dallas fashion insiders.