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That BBQ spot from TV? He’s back.

Feb 20, 2026

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7 min read

That BBQ spot from TV? He’s back.

20+ weekend events, a tucked-away Harwood garden, and the biggest headlines in 60 seconds.

Emma J
Emma J
A 20-story tower is coming to Cityplace

Feb 18, 2026

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9 min read

A 20-story tower is coming to Cityplace

Plus: 25+ things to do today, a Far North Dallas home price guess, and headlines you might’ve missed.

Emma J
Emma J

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Dallas PD is launching drones to detect gunfire 🚁

Feb 11, 2026

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8 min read

Dallas PD is launching drones to detect gunfire 🚁

Plus: 15+ things to do today, a market check, and why 46% of Dallas is single right before Valentine's Day

Emma J
Emma J
This DART decision matters more than it sounds

Feb 9, 2026

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7 min read

This DART decision matters more than it sounds

Plus: 15+ things to do today, a new Design District opening, and headlines you missed

Emma J
Emma J

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H-E-B just bought 90 acres near you

Feb 5, 2026

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6 min read

H-E-B just bought 90 acres near you

Plus: 15+ Thursday events, a South Dallas home reveal, and headlines you missed

Emma J
Emma J

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City Council just fired the Park Board (wait, what?)

Jan 29, 2026

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8 min read

City Council just fired the Park Board (wait, what?)

Plus: 20+ Thursday events, business for sale & what you missed

Emma J
Emma J

Newsletter

The internet is fighting over groceries 💬

Jan 23, 2026

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7 min read

The internet is fighting over groceries 💬

Plus: 20+ Friday events + business for sale + East Dallas real estate + storm prep

Emma J
Emma J

Newsletter

 He Pretended to Be a Pilot for 4 Years

Jan 21, 2026

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6 min read

He Pretended to Be a Pilot for 4 Years

Ice coming Friday, library cuts, fake pilot busted, + events and a pup who needs a home

Emma J
Emma J

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📍 Your Dallas Weekend Playbook

Jan 16, 2026

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6 min read

📍 Your Dallas Weekend Playbook

Can you nail the price on this 3,100 sq. ft. listing? Plus: Why downtown Dallas is a "no-go" zone tonight.

Emma J
Emma J

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📍 15+ ways to win Monday

Jan 12, 2026

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6 min read

📍 15+ ways to win Monday

Plus: The local BBQ staple taking over the skies and your Monday quick Digest.

Emma J
Emma J

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Your Dallas Thursday, mapped out

Jan 8, 2026

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5 min read

Your Dallas Thursday, mapped out

Events worth your time, one home to watch, and quick headlines

Emma J
Emma J

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What Dallas locals are talking about today

Jan 6, 2026

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5 min read

What Dallas locals are talking about today

Events, a new restaurant opening, a quick poll, and today’s local buzz

Emma J
Emma J

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Transit Wars, Substation Fires, and Gatsby

Jan 5, 2026

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5 min read

Transit Wars, Substation Fires, and Gatsby

Everything you need to know about Dallas this Monday morning. from the DNT mess to the Gala of the year.

Emma J
Emma J

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Can you clone your dog in Dallas? 🧬

Jan 2, 2026

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5 min read

Can you clone your dog in Dallas? 🧬

Plus: A 50-year Highland Park icon says goodbye and Everything you need to know in the 214 today.

Emma J
Emma J

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🕒 The 11th Hour: Your Dallas NYE Playbook

Dec 31, 2025

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5 min read

🕒 The 11th Hour: Your Dallas NYE Playbook

Plus: The "studs-out" reno everyone is talking about - can you guess the price?

Emma J
Emma J

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before the fireworks start tomorrow...

Dec 30, 2025

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7 min read

before the fireworks start tomorrow...

30+ ways to play today, a 54°F sunny forecast, and local news you missed

Emma J
Emma J

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The Monday Blueprint: Dec 29 📍

Dec 29, 2025

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5 min read

The Monday Blueprint: Dec 29 📍

lus, the McKinney tragedy update, a 4:30 AM wreck on I-35E, and why 22,488 Dallasites are bracing for a "Blue Norther."

Emma J
Emma J

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35+ ways to spend your final weekend of 2025

Dec 26, 2025

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6 min read

35+ ways to spend your final weekend of 2025

Plus: A first look at the new longevity hub, the spot where coffee meets vinyl, and your 60-second local news digest.

Emma J
Emma J

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⚡ $13 Billion, 78 Degrees, and 1 Secret Spot

Dec 19, 2025

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6 min read

⚡ $13 Billion, 78 Degrees, and 1 Secret Spot

Everything you need to know for a Dallas weekend. Guess the price of our House of the Week! 🏠

Emma J
Emma J

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Monday Draft

Dec 15, 2025

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5 min read

Monday Draft

Family fun, nightlife picks, and resident-only deals inside

Emma J
Emma J

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I found the best stuff for this weekend

Dec 5, 2025

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9 min read

I found the best stuff for this weekend

Family fun, nightlife picks, and resident-only deals inside

Emma J
Emma J

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Tonight’s lineup is better than you think

Nov 26, 2025

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5 min read

Tonight’s lineup is better than you think

Family options, late-night picks, and a house you won’t guess

Emma J
Emma J

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The plans making today a little more fun

Nov 24, 2025

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3 min read

The plans making today a little more fun

Plus: new job opportunities and the local news everyone’s talking about today

Emma J
Emma J

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The venue stealing the spotlight tonight

Nov 21, 2025

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4 min read

The venue stealing the spotlight tonight

Plus: your full weekend guide and this week’s most-booked spots.

Emma J
Emma J

Newsletter

The venue stealing the spotlight tonight

Nov 19, 2025

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10 min read

The venue stealing the spotlight tonight

Plus: your full weekend guide and this week’s most-booked spots.

Emma J
Emma J
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