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Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Spring at the Silos is back with concerts, Easter egg hunts

For eight weekends, Chip and Joanna Gaines’ Spring at the Silos will bring together a mix of live music, artisan pop-ups, and interactive activities. Spring at the Silos in Waco will take place from Thursday through Saturday through April 26. The event offers free events, such as artisan popups, live …
By Syra Castillo
• Dallas News

9 festivales de comida que no se puede perder en Dallas-Fort Worth este 2025

Syra Castillo is an intern with The Dallas Morning News' Arts & Entertainment team and is a student at Southern Methodist University. Her coverage areas with the newspaper include food, entertainment, events and more. Syra Castillo is an intern with The Dallas Morning News' Arts & Entertainment team and is …
By Syra Castillo
• Dallas News

9 food festivals not to miss in Dallas-Fort Worth in 2025

From whiskey tastings to barbecue throwdowns, North Texas is packed with food and drink festivals in 2025. Here are nine events for foodie and fun-seekers across Dallas-Fort Worth. America’s largest traveling whiskey festival will be returning on Saturday, March 15 at Fair Park from 4 to 7 p.m. Perfect for …
By Syra Castillo
• Dallas News

How the ‘Keith Lee Effect’ impacted D-FW restaurants, 1 year after food critic’s visit

It’s been a year since TikTok food critic Keith Lee visited nine restaurants and food businesses across Dallas-Forth Worth, delivering his standard one- to three-minute reviews that instantly sent the local establishments into the spotlight. With 17 million TikTok followers, Lee’s opinion and reach has the power to influence the …
By Syra Castillo
• Dallas News

Organization behind grilled-cheese-for-good food truck opens brick-and-mortar restaurant

A restaurant with a purpose has opened in South Dallas near St. Philip’s School and Community Center. Ruthie’s Cafe, part of nonprofit The Good Foundation, opened the week of Feb. 10 on Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, about 1.5 miles from downtown Dallas. The concept started as a food truck …
By Syra Castillo
• Dallas News

Dallas Fire-Rescue debuts pilot program for blood transfusions on ambulances

In a bid to save more lives across the city, a new program in Dallas will deliver blood transfusions on the way to the hospital to critically injured patients and others suffering massive blood loss. Since Feb. 5, two units of packed red blood cells have been available on emergency …
By Doyle Rader
• Dallas News

Broadway musical Anastasia to open in Dallas

The Family Music Theatre is bringing the musical Anastasia to North Texas in February. Anastasia will transport its audience to Imperial Russia and Paris of the 1920s as it explores the idea of self-discovery. Based on the 1997 film starring Meg Ryan, this beloved musical tells the legend of Anastasia, …
By Syra Castillo
• Dallas News

TCU safety, Arlington Seguin product Jamel Johnson plans to enter transfer portal

TCU safety Jamel Johnson plans to enter the transfer portal according to his agent Noah Reisenfeld. Johnson played two seasons as a Horned Frog. During his freshman season, he played in 10 games and had 19 tackles. This season, he tallied 42 solo tackles and 2.0 TFL. He played in …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

TCU women’s basketball comes in at No. 9 in AP poll, highest ranking in program history

TCU women’s basketball secured its highest ranking in program history Monday, jumping from No. 17 to No. 9 in the latest AP poll. The Horned Frogs have posted an 8-0 start to the season, grabbing wins over No. 13 NC State and No. 3 Notre Dame. The last time TCU …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

TCU veteran LB Shad Banks Jr. announces intent to enter transfer portal

TCU veteran LB Shad Banks Jr. announced he will be entering the transfer portal on December 9. Banks played four seasons for the Horned Frogs and tallied 113 tackles, two sacks, two forced fumbles and an interception in his time in Fort Worth. He only played in four games in …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

5 takeaways from TCU-Cincinnati: Horned Frogs’ defense stops Bearcats’ late comeback

TCU secured its final regular season victory on a snowy night in Nipper Stadium against Cincinnati, 20-13. The Horned Frogs’ defense stopped the Bearcats from a second-half comeback despite the offense not scoring any points. Here are five takeaways from the win. TCU WR Jack Bech and CB Lamareon James …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

TCU prediction: Will the Horned Frogs’ hot offense continue at Cincinnati?

When: 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 30 at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio Records: TCU 7-4 (5-3), Cincinnati 5-6 (3-5) Last meeting: TCU beat Arizona 13-10 on Sept. 27, 2003 TV: ESPN+ Fans were frustrated after a 5-7 2023-24 season followed a national championship appearance. The beginning of this season looked …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

5 takeaways from TCU-Arizona: Horned Frogs wide receiver hits milestone in win

Arizona cut TCU’s lead to one point late in the first half, but the Horned Frogs pulled away in the second to win 49-28. Here are five takeaways from TCU’s victory. After a limited 2023-24 season, TCU WR Jack Bech has surpassed expectations: He became the sixth wide receiver in …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

TCU prediction: Horned Frogs’ red-hot offense looks to keep rolling against Arizona

When: 2 p.m. Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas Records: TCU 6-4 (4-3), Arizona 4-6 (2-5) Last meeting: TCU beat Arizona 13-10 on Sept. 27, 2003 TV: ESPN+ TCU looks to win out its season after securing bowl eligibility with a huge win against Oklahoma State …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

5 takeaways from TCU-Oklahoma State: Frogs’ four rushing TDs secure win, bowl eligibility

FORT WORTH — The TCU Horned Frogs secured their sixth win, third win at home, Saturday over the Oklahoma State Cowboys, 38-13. Here are 5 takeaways from the win. The Horned Frogs outperformed the Cowboys in the run game. Four of TCU’s five touchdowns were on the ground. TCU’s running …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

TCU prediction: Will struggling run defense find rhythm against Oklahoma State?

When: 6 p.m. Saturday at Amon G. Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, Texas Records: TCU 5-4 (3-3); Oklahoma State 3-6 (0-6) Last meeting: TCU topped Oklahoma State in 2OT 43-40 on Nov. 15, 2022. TV: FS1 This is a low-risk, high-reward matchup. TCU remains on the brink of bowl eligibility …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

5 takeaways from TCU-Baylor: Horned Frogs can’t contain the run in loss to Bears

The last time TCU played in McLane Stadium, it won with a last-second field goal. This time, Baylor converted a field goal as time expired to beat TCU 37-34 on Saturday. The Baylor student section stormed the field following the win. Here are five takeaways from the game. Baylor running …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

TCU prediction: Will Horned Frogs clinch bowl eligibility vs. Baylor?

When: 7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 2 in Waco, Texas at McLane Stadium Records: TCU (5-3), Baylor (4-4) Last meeting: TCU defeated Baylor 42-17 in Fort Worth on Nov. 18, 2023 TV: ESPN2 A win against Baylor will secure bowl game eligibility, which the team missed last year. Both teams enter …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

5 takeaways from TCU’s win vs. Texas Tech: Josh Hoover overcomes mistakes in comeback

TCU’s resilience remained strong as the Horned Frogs defeated Texas Tech 35-34 after a fourth-quarter comeback. It was TCU’s first win at home since the Horned Frogs defeated LIU on Sep. 7. A fumble by Texas Tech quarterback Will Hammond with 1:38 left in the fourth quarter sealed the game …
By Sarah Smith
• Dallas News

Texas’ new poll watcher protections will be put to the test in 2024 election

Republicans have enlisted legions of poll watchers in Texas and across the country ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a move they say will safeguard against potential election fraud. The situation reflects a national debate in which Republicans warn about the need to combat election fraud, while Democrats say there …
By Pavan Acharya
• Dallas News

Texas’ new poll watcher protections will be put to the test in 2024 election

Republicans have enlisted legions of poll watchers in Texas and across the country ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a move they say will safeguard against potential election fraud. The situation reflects a national debate in which Republicans warn about the need to combat election fraud, while Democrats say there …
By Pavan Acharya
• Dallas News

Texas’ new poll watcher protections will be put to the test in 2024 election

Republicans have enlisted legions of poll watchers in Texas and across the country ahead of the Nov. 5 election, a move they say will safeguard against potential election fraud. The situation reflects a national debate in which Republicans warn about the need to combat election fraud, while Democrats say there …
By Pavan Acharya
• Dallas News

How do I vote in Texas? Answers to your questions about election day

In the weeks leading up to the Nov. 5 election, you’ll likely hear numerous instructions about how to vote. The amount of information available can be overwhelming and difficult to comb through, so The Dallas Morning News has compiled a simple guide that answers the most important questions about how …
By Pavan Acharya
• Dallas News