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New 300-acre park coming to Dallas

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

News

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.

Plaza Premium opens swanky new lounges at DFW Airport

Order from an à la carte menu, buffet and full bar for $115.

Travel

This hot new restaurant in North Texas has green velvet banquettes, a coffee machine worth tens of thousands of dollars and an all-inclusive menu.<ul><li>Yes, but: Prepare to walk a little to get to it — because it&#x27;s inside DFW Airport.</li></ul>

Dallas exhibit shows how Disney helped the U.S. military during World War II

Walt Disney Studios helped boost morale among American civilians and troops.

The Allied powers got help from Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Dumbo to rally the troops during World War II.Why it matters: A <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new exhibit" data-vars-click-url="https://www.dhhrm.org/disney/" data-vars-content-id="c9752408-203d-4e35-b589-f4274dfaf54b" data-vars-headline="Dallas exhibit shows how Disney helped the U.S. military during World War II" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.dhhrm.org/disney/" target="_blank">new exhibit</a> at the Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum examines how Walt Disney Studios helped boost morale among American civilians and troops more than 80 years ago.

Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix

The IndyCar race will have 70 laps, covering around 191 miles.

Sports

Arlington&#x27;s entertainment district has turned into a temporary 2.73-mile street track for this weekend&#x27;s Java House Grand Prix of Arlington.Why it matters: The <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="inaugural IndyCar race" data-vars-click-url="https://www.gparlington.com/" data-vars-content-id="8e37007a-e3a3-4da6-8f57-a918843ca42d" data-vars-headline="Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.gparlington.com/" target="_blank">inaugural IndyCar race</a> shows there&#x27;s more to Arlington than football, baseball and Six Flags.

Make your spring break plans today with Six Flags

As spring break planning picks up, Six Flags is offering a free Gold Pass upgrade that unlocks year-round access to even more regional parks.

Partners

Spring and summer plans around Dallas can get expensive fast — especially when you&#x27;re trying to keep teens, little kids and visiting family entertained.<ul><li>Between tickets, meals, parking and the pressure to make it &quot;worth it,&quot; a single outing can quickly turn into a major line item in the family budget.</li></ul>The solution: Six Flags is betting that locals don&#x27;t want just one day out — they want options they can reach for a weekend outing throughout the whole year.

Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition

Soccer meets STEM at the Perot Museum's new interactive exhibition.

The Perot Museum is kicking off <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup season" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/06/mansfield-frisco-fifa-world-cup-base-camps" data-vars-content-id="9ba7442d-7d64-4903-85f4-6ec57f1e7663" data-vars-headline="Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2026/03/06/mansfield-frisco-fifa-world-cup-base-camps" target="_self">World Cup season</a> with a massive interactive soccer exhibition.Why it matters: With Dallas set to host <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="World Cup matches" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/12/world-cup-dallas-att-stadium" data-vars-content-id="9ba7442d-7d64-4903-85f4-6ec57f1e7663" data-vars-headline="Perot Museum kicks off interactive soccer exhibition" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/12/world-cup-dallas-att-stadium" target="_self">World Cup matches</a> this summer, the display highlights soccer&#x27;s cultural impact while giving families a STEM-focused way to connect with the game.

Where to donate and recycle your clutter in North Texas

We took advice from locals and figured out how to dispose of old clothes, electronics and packing materials without sending them to the dump.

It&#x27;s easy to chuck an unwanted item or <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="food container" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/san-antonio/2024/01/02/how-reduce-texas-food-waste-households-holidays" data-vars-content-id="1597d92b-676d-4bf5-ac29-93aa775f040b" data-vars-headline="Where to donate and recycle your clutter 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/san-antonio/2024/01/02/how-reduce-texas-food-waste-households-holidays" target="_self">food container</a> into the garbage.<ul><li>Finding a way to reuse or recycle takes time and effort.</li></ul>

What it's like at Netflix House Dallas

The complex at Galleria Dallas, which opens Dec. 11, has "Squid Game" and "Stranger Things" experiences.

A clock is chiming. Vecna is calling you to <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="the mall" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/18/netflix-house-dallas-will-be-based-on-stranger-things-and-squid-game" data-vars-content-id="655493e0-ea70-4e97-b0a8-e5df5c18a65a" data-vars-headline="What it&#x27;s like at Netflix House Dallas" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2025/06/18/netflix-house-dallas-will-be-based-on-stranger-things-and-squid-game" target="_self">the mall</a>.Why it matters: Malls aren&#x27;t just for shopping anymore. As department stores close physical locations, shopping centers are turning to experiential offerings to attract customers.

Where to see Christmas lights in Dallas-Fort Worth

From the Dallas Zoo to Interlochen to Sundance Square, there are lights everywhere.

Things to Do

The calendar says it&#x27;s time to have a holly jolly end of the year.Why it matters: The holiday season can be stressful. The calendar gets packed. End-of-year projects loom.

Guide to 2025 Dallas-Fort Worth holiday performances

"The Nutcracker," "A Christmas Carol" and much more.

Christmas is less than three weeks away, and Hanukkah starts next Sunday night.<ul><li>We&#x27;ve compiled a list of holiday shows and performances to get you in the spirit. </li></ul>

A Dallas art hub thrives in a retro 1970s office park

A once-forgotten complex in North Dallas now houses more than 170 artists — and it's open to the public.

Culture

A once-forgotten former North Dallas office complex is now home to more than 170 artists — and one of the largest creative communities in Texas.Why it matters: The Goldmark Cultural Center has become a key space for Dallas&#x27; working artists. It&#x27;s open to the public, with studios, galleries and events year-round.

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Plaza Premium opens swanky new lounges at DFW Airport

Dallas exhibit shows how Disney helped the U.S. military during World War II

Arlington prepares for its 1st Grand Prix

Wildflower forecast predicts varied spring blooms

Make your spring break plans today with Six Flags