Ann Pinson
The Dallas Morning News
Dallas, TX, United States
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Free things to do every day of the week in Dallas-Fort Worth
We've rounded up some sure bets for fun that'll cost you nothing (we've focused on repeating events for this list, though we have plenty of other... → Read More
10 sure signs it's Christmas in Dallas-Fort Worth
[Editor's note: This story has been updated with information about 2018 events.]It's beginning to look a lot like you-know-what. If these things... → Read More
Have a local Christmas: Best songs by D-FW artists for your Christmas playlist
'Tis the season for Christmas tunes. And though part of the allure for crafting a holiday playlist is the familiarity of staples such as White... → Read More
Christmas staycation: Peppermint Park at the Hilton Anatole is a great gift for the family
Getting that traditional picture of your little one with Santa can be a hassle, truly. But with Christmas at the Anatole Featuring Peppermint Park,... → Read More
We're No. 1: Website names Dallas as the most festive city in America
Dallas is No. 1 when it comes to the most festive cities of 2017, according to a website.Thumbtack connects consumers with service providers,... → Read More
#PerfectPanels: The 10 best comic books of 2017
In 2017, comic books continued to push the envelope.The stories told this year redefined expectations -- whether it was the impending arrival of... → Read More
New star of 'The Bachelor' is leaning on this Dallasite for advice
Arie Luyendyk Jr. may not be a household name yet, but as the next star of The Bachelor's new season, he's about to be.The 36-year-old former... → Read More
Alamo Drafthouse movie theater lands notable, new Texas address: Denton
Denton has been on the minds of Alamo Drafthouse execs for years. But the first stop for this dinner-and-a-flick movie house in North Texas was... → Read More
'The Nutcracker' with a striptease and other festive ways to celebrate the season in D-FW
Happy Hanukkah! → Read More
One of the best years in video games? These were our 10 favorites in 2017
When people talk about the best year in video games, a couple answers are most common. I'm partial to 1998 -- the year of StarCraft, the original... → Read More
Race Day U at Texas Motor Speedway: The $200-per-ticket event that's worth every penny
Several times a year at Texas Motor Speedway, class is in session. When the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series holds its races in far north Fort... → Read More
Sprinkles is handing out free cupcakes on Friday Dec. 15
Allow us to be the first to wish you a happy National Cupcake Day! On Friday, Dec. 15, cupcake shop Sprinkles is celebrating this sweet day by... → Read More
Twilite Lounge opens second location in Fort Worth — with New Orleans-style food
Since opening in 2013, Dallas bar Twilite Lounge has earned a reputation for its solid lineup of free live music and chill atmosphere, which can be... → Read More
Restaurant Snooze wakes up Dallas' brunch scene with 3 coming-soon spots
Brunch: It's Dallasites' favorite meal. Denver restaurant Snooze, an A.M. Eatery is digging deep into Dallas' breakfast/brunch crowd by expanding... → Read More
Watch DeSoto teacher get a big Christmas surprise on 'Ellen'
Like any other day, DeSoto resident Nikki Cullors was running an errand.Except this time, it was for one of TV's biggest stars: Ellen DeGeneres. On... → Read More
'Three Billboards' tops Screen Actors Guild awards nominations, 'Big Sick' bounces back
NEW YORK (AP) -- In nominations announced Wednesday, the 24th Screen Actors Guild Awards heartily endorsed the Frances McDormand-led revenge drama... → Read More
The geek's guide to fitness
There are a lot of good things about being a geek. We're unabashedly passionate about things we love, we typically read a lot, and we tend to have... → Read More
Dallas barbecue joint Pecan Lodge is launching a new tradition: Tamale Tuesdays
Starting Dec. 12, smack in the middle of the Christmas tamale season, Pecan Lodge is smokin' with its new, weekly Tamale Tuesdays.On Tamale... → Read More
Don't want to cook? 20-plus D-FW restaurants open on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
We've rounded up dining options for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day so you can skip the oven shuffle and let someone else do the dishes. → Read More
A home in San Antonio lights up for Christmas with ode to 'Star Wars'
A home in San Antonio is all lit up for Star Wars, er, Christmas.This family's ode to joy (or their fall to the dark side) comes just in time for... → Read More