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New 300-acre park coming to Dallas

A private donor helped make Big Cedar Wilderness Park a possibility.

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Wildlife shelters, a rain garden, bird observatory and bike repair area could be coming to a 300-acre green space in southwest Dallas, but the final design will depend on the public&#x27;s preferences.Driving the news: The Trust for Public Land is asking North Texans to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="help decide" data-vars-click-url="https://tpltx.mysocialpinpoint.com/big-cedar-wilderness/big-cedar-wilderness-community-survey-2" data-vars-content-id="6c84ab7d-0629-42f3-b3ae-00ffe36410dc" data-vars-headline="New 300-acre park coming to Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://tpltx.mysocialpinpoint.com/big-cedar-wilderness/big-cedar-wilderness-community-survey-2" target="_blank">help decide</a> the amenities and final design for Big Cedar Wilderness Park.

Dallas, Fort Worth work to break ties with César Chávez

Chávez's legacy is being reassessed after recent allegations that he sexually abused women and girls as young as 12.

Politics

For decades, schools, roads and history books have honored the late César Chávez&#x27;s contributions to the labor rights movement.<ul><li>Now, public officials are trying to remove his name from everything.</li></ul>Why it matters: Chávez, who died in 1993, has long stood as a central symbol of Mexican American identity and labor activism.<ul><li>His legacy is being reassessed after <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="recent allegations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" data-vars-content-id="a8321656-dc9a-4d9e-88f6-3b9bf3e7056c" data-vars-headline="Dallas, Fort Worth work to break ties with César Chávez" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/18/cesar-chavez-sexual-abuse-allegations-dolores-huerta" target="_self">recent allegations</a> from Dolores Huerta and others that he sexually abused women and girls as young as 12.</li></ul>

What Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners do for a living

Homeownership rates have grown for service workers, health care workers and real estate employees in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Real Estate

Business and tech professionals are the most likely to own a home in Dallas-Fort Worth but their rate of ownership has dropped in a decade, according to a real estate analysis shared exclusively with Axios.The big picture: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="occupations" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/17/ai-job-risk-tool-betting-odds-predictions" data-vars-content-id="5b8eae97-1bf4-491a-9f1f-409522727f06" data-vars-headline="What Dallas-Fort Worth homeowners do for a living" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/2026/03/17/ai-job-risk-tool-betting-odds-predictions" target="_self">occupations</a> with the highest homeownership rates in North Texas mirror national trends, per the National Association of Realtors analysis of Census Bureau data.

Texas cuts candy and soda from SNAP benefits

"Texas is leading the way in aligning SNAP benefits with healthier food options," Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.

Texans receiving SNAP benefits will no longer be able to buy <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="most sweetened beverages" data-vars-click-url="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2026/03/new-snap-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-april-1" data-vars-content-id="e4631e7d-c131-49d2-9fb4-7449c08fc1b4" data-vars-headline="Texas cuts candy and soda from SNAP benefits" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.hhs.texas.gov/news/2026/03/new-snap-purchase-restrictions-take-effect-april-1" target="_blank">most sweetened beverages</a> and candy with the money starting Wednesday.Why it matters: The changes apply to all 3.3 million Texans who have SNAP benefits, sometimes known as food stamps, and are intended to encourage healthier eating.

Egyptian street food comes to Garland

Koshary is a layered bowl of rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas, topped with rich tomato sauce and crispy fried onions.

Food and Drink

Roll out the red carpet: Egypt&#x27;s national dish is being served at a Garland gas station.The intrigue: Traditionally vegan, koshary is a layered bowl of rice, lentils, pasta and chickpeas, topped with a rich tomato sauce and crispy fried onions. The dish has working-class roots and <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Italian influence" data-vars-click-url="https://www.foodrepublic.com/2056057/egypt-national-dish-koshary-origins/#:~:text=Yet%20koshary&#x27;s%20composition%20is%20not,represent%20distinctly%20Middle%20Eastern%20flavors." data-vars-content-id="9493d1b2-5333-4078-b7bb-c633d967e36a" data-vars-headline="Egyptian street food comes to Garland" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.foodrepublic.com/2056057/egypt-national-dish-koshary-origins/#:~:text=Yet%20koshary&#x27;s%20composition%20is%20not,represent%20distinctly%20Middle%20Eastern%20flavors." target="_blank">Italian influence</a>.

Plano's Uyghur Kitchen introduces Xinjiang cuisine to North Texas

The menu features 100-inch hand-pulled noodles.

A small, family-owned spot in Plano is serving 100-inch hand-pulled noodles, a tradition more than 1,000 years in the making.The intrigue: Opened in 2023 by Abdulla Yunus, Turan Uyghur Kitchen became the first Uyghur restaurant in the Dallas area and helped introduce Xinjiang cuisine to North Texas.

Tasty Tuesday: Sabar BBQ

Sabar BBQ is bringing Pakistani flavor, serious technique, and a fresh perspective to Texas barbecue.

Sabar means patience in Urdu, and you&#x27;ll taste it in every bite at this Fort Worth food truck.The intrigue: Owner Zain Shafi, who learned his craft at Goldee&#x27;s, blends Texas barbecue technique with his family&#x27;s Pakistani heritage.

Cambodian BBQ in a Fort Worth liquor store

The crispy, crunchy chicken wings have gone viral.

What started as a food stand at a local festival has turned into one of Fort Worth&#x27;s most talked-about food spots.Vibe check: A small setup inside a liquor store with a steady crowd and smoky, mouthwatering aromas. Grab a stool or take your food to go. <figure><img alt="Chicken Wings from Kelly&#x27;s Cambodian BBQ in an aluminum foil package. " height="2128" id="9146ef45-8988-41e3-b78d-efc91f055fc3" src="https://images.axios.com/rVgJVYY-D527qs9CiNg3LWAPMH0=/2025/10/06/1759763528636.jpeg" width="3332"/><figcaption>Dip wings in fish sauce vinaigrette. Photo: Gregory &quot;wing man&quot; Castillo/Axios</figcaption></figure>What to order: The crispy, crunchy chicken wings that have gone viral — plus shrimp rolls, Cambodian sour soup, and dark soy fried rice.<ul><li>And don&#x27;t skip dessert: homemade banana pudding made with double-stuffed vanilla Oreos. 🤯</li></ul>Where: Kelly&#x27;s Cambodian BBQ, inside Liquor Up. 3080 Alta Mere Drive, Fort WorthWhen: Open Thursday–Saturday.Cost: Around $9–$15 per entrée.Six-word review: Smoky, juicy, and packed with flavorWorthy of your time: Our visit to try the barbecue on <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Instagram" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPWwvGvDbIm/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="cd4f8c9b-8a64-40c2-b349-92fbc16b0f38" data-vars-headline="Cambodian BBQ in a Fort Worth liquor store" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/DPWwvGvDbIm/?hl=en" target="_blank">Instagram</a>.

FC Dallas president Dan Hunt's favorite things to do in North Texas

Where he goes for gelato and other favorites.

The Hunt family&#x27;s love of sports and Dallas runs deep. They own FC Dallas and the Kansas City Chiefs, which started out as the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Dallas Texans" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/02/07/the-super-bowl-s-dallas-roots" data-vars-content-id="0d3165a5-dd9b-4f7d-9f9e-63707674ae22" data-vars-headline="FC Dallas president Dan Hunt&#x27;s favorite things to do in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/02/07/the-super-bowl-s-dallas-roots" target="_self">Dallas Texans</a>.Why it matters: Dan Hunt, who <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="oversees FC Dallas" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2022/august/meet-dan-hunt-and-his-billion-dollar-soccer-empire/" data-vars-content-id="0d3165a5-dd9b-4f7d-9f9e-63707674ae22" data-vars-headline="FC Dallas president Dan Hunt&#x27;s favorite things to do in North Texas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-ceo/2022/august/meet-dan-hunt-and-his-billion-dollar-soccer-empire/" target="_blank">oversees FC Dallas</a> with his brother Clark, has spent the last several years trying to bring more sporting events to North Texas.

How to maximize your trip to Pan Pan, the viral bakery TikTok loves

Here's what to order and how to beat the lines.

A Mexican-Japanese bakery near Arlington has become a viral sensation, leading to hourslong waits for scratch-made milk bread conchas, matcha horchata lattes and more.Stunning stat: A TikTok Molinar posted in early August <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="has been viewed 18 million times, " data-vars-click-url="https://www.tiktok.com/@panpanbakeryandcafe/video/7536006883946122510" data-vars-content-id="99678808-6877-4e34-93f2-2ad84d63a914" data-vars-headline="How to maximize your trip to Pan Pan, the viral bakery TikTok loves" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@panpanbakeryandcafe/video/7536006883946122510" target="_blank">has been viewed 18 million times, </a>showing off Pan Pan&#x27;s vibe and fusion menu — and noting that pan means bread in both Japanese and Spanish.

This year's State Fair of Texas food winners

Deep fried arancini and deviled egg sliders are among this year's winners of the Big Tex Choice Awards.

Prepare your appetite — and your gut — for this year&#x27;s award-winning concessions at the State Fair of Texas.<ul><li>The Colombian fruit cup, deep fried arancini, cookie butter milkshake and deviled egg sliders won the <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Big Tex Choice Awards" data-vars-click-url="https://bigtex.com/big-tex-choice-awards/" data-vars-content-id="040a4de8-df8b-40cc-951f-c8700a8aaa0a" data-vars-headline="This year&#x27;s State Fair of Texas food winners" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://bigtex.com/big-tex-choice-awards/" target="_blank">Big Tex Choice Awards</a> yesterday.</li></ul>

Here are Dallas' 2025 James Beard Award finalists

The founder of Dallas-based Café Momentum has won the Humanitarian of the Year

Things to Do

Five Dallas-Fort Worth chefs, bars and restaurants are finalists for a prestigious <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="James Beard award" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/01/22/james-beard-semifinalists-texas" data-vars-content-id="bda2fe58-bb37-4078-a9b6-a164a82c93bc" data-vars-headline="Here are Dallas&#x27; 2025 James Beard Award finalists" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/01/22/james-beard-semifinalists-texas" target="_self">James Beard award</a>.<ul><li>And, the Café Momentum founder has won the Humanitarian of the Year</li></ul>

What's next for Bam's Vegan after store closing

Meet Brandon Waller, the chef and founder of plant-based food brand Bam's Vegan.

Business Brief

Meet Brandon Waller, the chef and founder of plant-based food brand Bam&#x27;s Vegan.The big picture: In 2017, he launched Bam&#x27;s Vegan, now a one-man operation that he&#x27;s expanding beyond a Dallas storefront (that <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="closed" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/bams-vegan-closed-after-five-years-in-irving-21693073" data-vars-content-id="e9ee2b0e-408b-4a16-b64c-d00a949daae5" data-vars-headline="What&#x27;s next for Bam&#x27;s Vegan after store closing" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dallasobserver.com/restaurants/bams-vegan-closed-after-five-years-in-irving-21693073" target="_blank">closed</a> this year).

Texas barbecue goes halal at Irving restaurant

North Texas restaurants that adhere to halal standards are branching out.

A new Irving restaurant is giving Muslim diners a chance to experience <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="traditional Texas barbecue" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/08/08/best-new-barbecue-spots-in-north-texas" data-vars-content-id="c537021b-16c7-4e2a-a6b7-5f3e2ce6558e" data-vars-headline="Texas barbecue goes halal at Irving restaurant" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/08/08/best-new-barbecue-spots-in-north-texas" target="_self">traditional Texas barbecue</a>.Why it matters: North Texas restaurants that adhere to halal standards are branching out beyond traditional South Asian and Middle Eastern fare, giving Muslim diners a range of options.

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