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Nancy Best Blew $10 MILLION On A Water Fountain In Dallas During A Global Pandemic

December 4, 2020 //  by Allie

Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas is getting a ginormous "super fountain" that will be soon be the world's tallest …

Nancy Best Blew $10 MILLION On A Water Fountain In Dallas During A Global PandemicRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Charities and Causes, Featured, Local News, News, Places to See, Social and LifestyleTag: dallas, dallas water gardens, dfw, downtown dallas, klyde warren park, local news, news, pandemic, water park

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Fort Worth Botanic, Japanese Garden Is REOPENING June 1: Here’s Everything You Need To Know

May 28, 2020 //  by Allie

Fort Worth Botanic Garden is gradually re-opening to the public, and they are looking forward to welcoming you back! …

Fort Worth Botanic, Japanese Garden Is REOPENING June 1: Here’s Everything You Need To KnowRead More

Category: Featured, Home and Garden, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: botanical, fort worth botanic, fort worth botanic garden, garden, gardens, japanese gardens, local news, reopen, reopen texas, texas news, things to do in dfw, things to do in fort worth, what to do in dallas fort worth, what to do in dfw, what to do in fort worth, what to do in fw

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Here’s A List Of Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Nature Parks In Dallas Fort Worth Reopening Soon

May 28, 2020 //  by Allie

Looking for family-friendly outdoor activities near DFW? Dallas Fort Worth has a plethora of zoos, nature parks, and …

Here’s A List Of Zoos, Botanical Gardens, Nature Parks In Dallas Fort Worth Reopening SoonRead More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: dallas arboretum, Dallas zoo, dragon park, fort worth botanic, fort worth zoo, grapevine botanical garden, japanese gardens, local news, reopen, reopen texas, texas, texas botanical gardens, texas news, zoos

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Gaylord Texan Resort And Paradise Springs Water Park Near Dallas Is REOPENING June 8

May 28, 2020 //  by Allie

With summer quickly approaching you're probably looking for things to do in Dallas Fort Worth. A popular DFW …

Gaylord Texan Resort And Paradise Springs Water Park Near Dallas Is REOPENING June 8Read More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: dallas staycation, date night, dfw date night, gaylord texan, grapevine, grapevine area, hotels, hotels near dallas, kids activities, local news, paradise springs, reopen, reopen texas, staycation, summer, summer activities, things to do in dallas, things to do in dfw, water park, waterpark, what to do in dallas, what to do in dfw, what to do in grapevine

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Here’s A List Of Viruses That Infect Humans And Are Actually Worse Than COVID-19

May 27, 2020 //  by Allie

Since we first learned about COVID-19 (the disease caused by a novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2) scientists have been …

Here’s A List Of Viruses That Infect Humans And Are Actually Worse Than COVID-19Read More

Category: Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, NewsTag: coronavirus, covid, covid 19, health, healthcare workers, local news, national news, news, pandemic, public health, texas

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Here’s The List Of Waterparks, Popular Attractions In Dallas Fort Worth Reopening Soon

May 27, 2020 //  by Allie

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is continuing to Open Texas by allowing even more businesses to reopen this week, including water …

Here’s The List Of Waterparks, Popular Attractions In Dallas Fort Worth Reopening SoonRead More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local News, Metroplex Life, Places to See, Sports and Entertainment, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: arlington, dallas, epic waters, garland, gaylord texan, grapevine, great wolf lodge, hawaiian falls, hurricane harbor, local news, north richland hills, nrh2o, paradise springs, reopen, reopen texas, six flags, texas, texas news, the colony, things to do in dallas, things to do in dfw, water park, waterpark, what to do in dallas, what to do in dfw

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Texas Dairy Queen Is Celebrating National Hamburger Day May 28 With $3 Deal And I’m On My Way!

May 26, 2020 //  by Allie

With summer’s longer days and mild nights approaching, Texas Dairy Queen will celebrate National Hamburger Day on …

Texas Dairy Queen Is Celebrating National Hamburger Day May 28 With $3 Deal And I’m On My Way!Read More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local News, Money Saving Tips, Restaurants and BarsTag: dairy queen, dallas, deals, denton, dfw, dq, family deals, hamburger, local news, restaurants, restaurants in dallas, restaurants in denton, restaurants in dfw, texas, texas news

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The Dallas Arboretum Is Reopening This Month: Here’s Everything You Need To Know!

May 26, 2020 //  by Lana Duran

Have you been looking for a change of pace during these trying times? Crowded trails and your neighborhood might be …

The Dallas Arboretum Is Reopening This Month: Here’s Everything You Need To Know!Read More

Category: Featured, Kids and Family, Local Events, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Places to See, Travel, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: arboretum, dallas, dallas arboretum, dfw, dfw parents, family, family friendly, garden, kids activities, local news, texas, things to do in dallas, things to do in dfw

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Childcare, Massage Parlors, Tattoo & Piercing Studios, Hair Removal Services Can Now Reopen In Texas

May 19, 2020 //  by Allie

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that childcare services, massage parlors, tattoo and piercing studios, and …

Childcare, Massage Parlors, Tattoo & Piercing Studios, Hair Removal Services Can Now Reopen In TexasRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Coronavirus COVID-19, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, NewsTag: abbott, governor abbott, local news, may, news, pandemic, reopen texas, texas

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Arrested Dallas Salon Owner’s GoFundMe Launched Before She Even Reopened

May 9, 2020 //  by Allie

On April 24, Shelley Luther reopened her Dallas salon in the middle of a global pandemic against Texas Governor Greg …

Arrested Dallas Salon Owner’s GoFundMe Launched Before She Even ReopenedRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Sports and EntertainmentTag: abbott, dallas, dan patrick, dfw, gofundme, governor abbott, judge moye, ken paxton, local news, national news, news, open texas, reopen texas, rick hire, salon, salon a la mode, shelley luther, ted cruz, texas, texas monthly, texas news

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Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Tanning Salons, Barbershops Can REOPEN In Texas Today

May 8, 2020 //  by Allie

Governor Greg Abbott announced plans last week to gradually reopen hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, and other …

Hair Salons, Nail Salons, Tanning Salons, Barbershops Can REOPEN In Texas TodayRead More

Category: Business and Innovation, Featured, Local News, Metroplex Life, News, Social and Lifestyle, What To Do In Dallas Fort WorthTag: abbott, barbershops, dallas, dfw, fort worth, frisco, governor abbott, hair salon, local news, nail salons, nails, news, plano, reopen, reopen texas, shelley luther, tanning salons, texas, texas news

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Texas Gov Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Calling For Release Of Dallas Salon Owner From Jail

May 6, 2020 //  by Allie

Salon À la Mode owner Shelley Luther was sentenced Tuesday to seven days in jail for criminal and civil contempt and a …

Texas Gov Abbott, Attorney General Paxton Calling For Release Of Dallas Salon Owner From JailRead More

Category: Business Advice, Business and Innovation, CARES Act and PPP, Featured, Local News, NewsTag: attorney general, business, dfw, governor abbott, hair salon, local news, reopen texas, salon, salon a la mode, shelley luther, small business, stay at home, texas

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