Samuell Farm Earns First Texas Leave No Trace Gold Standard Honor Mesquite’s Samuell Farm has made history by becoming the first site in Texas to receive the coveted Leave No Trace Gold Standard designation. This significant achievement recognizes the 400-acre park’s exceptional commitment to outdoor conservation and sustainable recreation practices, placing it among the nation’s most respected natural spaces and offering a beacon for environmental stewardship in our community. A National Standard for a Local … Read More

Life after a Michelin star: Tatsu Dallas Tatsu Dallas — a 10-seat omakase in Deep Ellum led by chef Tatsuya Sekiguchi and his wife Hiroko — has spent the year balancing daily service with the pressure of holding North Texas’ only Michelin star. Their story shows how global recognition reshapes routines, sourcing and expectations in a local dining scene. From family sushi roots to a Deep Ellum counter Tatsu grew up in a family sushi … Read More

Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party: Best Costumes Last Saturday Cedar Springs Road transformed into a sea of costumes for the Oak Lawn Halloween Block Party, one of Dallas’s biggest seasonal events. Hosted by Station 4 and anchored by local venues like Lava Lounge and The Round‑Up Saloon, the night delivered drag, live music and a runway of show‑stopping looks. Event snapshot: what happened on Cedar Springs The party closed the 3900 block of Cedar Springs … Read More

How Dallas can help neighbors experiencing homelessness Dallas is debating where and how to serve people without homes. Real lives — like those William McKenzie describes from The Stewpot and The Bridge — show homelessness is rarely a single failure; it’s a mix of trauma, addiction, mental illness and economic pressure. Local policy must pair compassion with clear, long-term funding and proven interventions. Context: what’s happening in Dallas Since The Bridge opened downtown in 2008, … Read More