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DALLAS — After six years, Poets Books is leaving its Bishop Arts location after its landlord declined to renew its lease, the bookstore announced Thursday on social media. "Our landlord informed us they are not renewing our lease," the store wrote in a social media post. "We're not closing, business is thriving."

Legacy casual dining concept Perkins is set to enter one of America’s largest markets with the signing of a three-unit franchise agreement for the Dallas metro. The agreement is with an ownership group experienced in hotels and restaurants. Sometimes franchisees are former owners and in others longtime fans. Naren...

DALLAS — After five years in Deep Ellum, Patagonia is packing up its gear and hiking out of Dallas. The popular outdoor retailer, which boasts 37 locations across the country according to its own website, opened its only Dallas location -- and just its second in Texas -- in the prominent Dallas entertainment district in 2021 after first announcing its plans to do so in 2019. The...

TEXAS — Over the next couple of weeks, Texas homeowners will begin to receive appraisal notices in the mail, which let property owners know the estimated market value of their property as of Jan. 1, 2026. SmartAsset, a New York-based financial technology company and personal finance publisher, ranked nearly...

A powerful cold front is sweeping through Texas this weekend. Temperatures are forecast to drop into freezing territory in some parts of the state. Strong to severe thunderstorms are also likely as the front marches across Texas. Parts of Texas are bracing for freezing weather this weekend as a powerful...

If you've ever caught yourself daydreaming about operating a massive excavator or pushing dirt with a bulldozer like a construction boss, Dig World in Katy, Texas is here to make your inner child and actual children cheer. Nestled next to Katy Mills Mall, this larger-than-life attraction invites you to hop in the driver’s seat of real CAT equipment—no experience or hard hat required.

Ever wanted to float through Texas without hitting traffic? At the Marriott Marquis Houston, you can do just that—literally. Perched six stories above downtown, this sky-high lazy river is shaped like the Lone Star State itself, offering a uniquely Texan way to chill out. Whether you’re visiting H-Town or just need a weekend refresh, this rooftop oasis is a splashy blend of novelty, luxury, and downright fun.

If the scent of mesquite smoke and sizzling ribeyes makes your heart skip a beat, there’s a small Texas town that deserves a big red circle on your calendar. Once a year, Hico—population 1,300 on a normal day—transforms into the unofficial capital of carnivores with the one-of-a-kind Texas Steak Cookoff. It’s smoky, it’s loud, it’s friendly, and yes—it's absolutely mouthwatering.

If you’ve ever wished your evening adventure came with a little more sparkle, GlowRow is here to light the way. This one-of-a-kind, glow-in-the-dark kayaking experience in Corpus Christi lets you float through shallow bays and calm coastal waters—while your boat literally glows beneath you.

You might not expect a flight of stairs to be one of Waco’s most unexpected gems—but Jacob’s Ladder is no ordinary staircase. Nestled inside Cameron Park, this rugged wooden climb is part scenic trail, part local rite of passage, and entirely unforgettable.