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Restaurant The Henry, nestled near Uptown Dallas and Victory Park, has opened a tiki-themed rooftop pop-up, Hank’s Hideaway, for the summer season. What to expect for this island getaway? Festive decor and cabanas with views of downtown Dallas as the backdrop. Tropical cocktails are a main feature. You’ll find margaritas, …

Jeff Hetsel never imagined he would lead Cicis Pizza, the brand that pioneered the all-you-can-eat pizza buffet, as president. Growing up, his dream was to have his own spot. “I absolutely thought I was going to have more of a four-star dining restaurant that I owned, and that was going …

The 7th annual Texas Pie Fest will be back in North Texas on April 26, 2025, at Tate Farms. Texas Pie Fest celebrates all-things pie, featuring pie vendors from all over Texas and pie-themed activities for all ages. Pie enthusiasts can expect the return of the pie-baking contest which will …

Perfect for pickle lovers, The Big Dill is making its Texas debut in Arlington on Nov. 8, 2025. As part of The Big Dill’s “In My Pickle Era” Tour, the event, hosted at Globe Life Field and Texas Live!, will include vendors such as Best Maid Pickles and Fort Worth’s …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

“Can we turn this into a cookie?” It’s a simple question that husband and wife Jeff and Marissa Allen ask themselves anytime they visit a restaurant or try a new food. The Allens have loyal fans across Dallas-Fort Worth for the unique flavor combinations they infuse into the sweets they …

“Can we turn this into a cookie?” It’s a simple question that husband and wife Jeff and Marissa Allen ask themselves anytime they visit a restaurant or try a new food. The Allens have loyal fans across Dallas-Fort Worth for the unique flavor combinations they infuse into the sweets they …

The Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center will host its third annual “Taste of Soul,” a soul food cook-off on Saturday, Feb. 22. This event, which is free to attend and supported by the City of Dallas’ Office of Arts and Culture, features an array of food samples, live entertainment …

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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …