Texas’ iconic Alamo reclaims cannon that spent years as a birdbath
It turns out the Alamo's original 1836 cannons are good for more than just defense — they also make a sturdy birdbath. After serving as a garden ornament for Samuel Maverick’s descendants, an authentic piece of Texas history is finally...
This Dallas restaurant news is hot and fresh for the new year
Our first Dallas restaurant news roundup of 2026 is all about the new - new restaurants, new menus, new dishes, and new deals. Several local places are celebrating big anniversaries this year. Sadly, there are some closures, too.Here's what's been...
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck team up for Netflix crime thriller The Rip
For as closely tied together as Matt Damon and Ben Affleck are, it might come as a surprise how few times they’ve led a movie together. They’ve appeared alongside each other in Good Will Hunting, The Last Duel, and Air,...
Echo Theatre introduces Dallas audiences to a season of strangers in 2026
It's a "Season of Strangers" for Echo Theatre this year, as the Southwest's premier company for promoting dramatic works by women+ focuses on how someone different than you can change your life.The 28th season begins with the new musical Silhouettes...
New $18 million AC Hotel by Marriott to land near DFW Airport
A new five-story, 200-room AC Hotel by Marriott is set to open in 2027 in Grapevine, not far from both DFW Airport and the city's touristy Main Street.Construction is to get underway in March on the $18 million, nearly 122,000-square-foot...