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D-FW Fireworks and Other Ways To Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday

By Charles Grand / July 4, 2026 /

Whether you’re the type to spread out a blanket beneath a sky full of fireworks, wander through a neighborhood block party with a snow cone in hand, or spend the evening listening to live music before the grand finale lights up the night, North Texas has no shortage of ways to celebrate the Fourth of…

Where to Celebrate the Fourth of July in Tarrant County

By Joy Donovan / June 26, 2026 /

Expect some extra sparkle this Fourth of July as the U.S. of A. puts 250 candles on its birthday cake, and communities across Tarrant County are doing their part to celebrate with several days of parades, concerts, food, and fireworks to celebrate. From Fort Worth’s annual Panther Island celebration to Arlington’s downtown festivities, Southlake’s Stars…

Plano Lands in Top 5 U.S. Cities for Families

By Joy Donovan / June 2, 2026 /

Choosing where to raise a family is no small decision, and one new survey says Plano might be the best place in the state to put down roots. Plano ranked fourth in the nation on WalletHub’s 2026 list of the Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family, a report released last week. The ranking…

Updated Arlington One-Story Pairs Strong Curb Appeal With Backyard Comfort

By Joy Donovan / May 26, 2026 /

When the curb appeal is as crisp and classic as the house at 1710 N. Dickerson Dr. in Arlington, it attracts some stop-the-car attention. The white brick shines in the light, and the black front door, flanked by lanterns, gives the house a focal point. Step on the porch, walk through the house, and find…

Arlington’s Medal of Honor Museum Named Among World’s Most Beautiful Museums

By Joy Donovan / May 12, 2026 /

The National Medal of Honor Museum, the museum that opened last year in Arlington’s entertainment complex, was named to the prestigious World’s Most Beautiful Museums List 2026 by an international award recognizing architecture and design. The North Texas museum was the only winner in the Western Hemisphere, receiving the honor from the Prix Versailles. The award, created…