HyperLocal News for Rowlett, Texas

Southfork Ranch: '80s glitz & nostalgia in ParkerNorth Texas visitors from all over the world still flock to this monument to oil-fueled excess portrayed by the '80s prime-time soap opera Dallas.

Dallas' Pioneer Plaza: Taking a walk where longhorns ranLonghorns, not cars, were once driven through downtown Dallas.

Dallas' Pioneer Plaza: Taking a walk where Longhorns ranLonghorns, not cars, were once driven through downtown Dallas.

NorthPark Center: North Dallas' Shopping NirvanaOne of Dallas' most visited shopping destinations has the most to do - all under one big roof.

Reunion Tower: Punctuating Downtown DallasIf you take a quick glance at the western edge of downtown Dallas’ skyline, one of the first things to catch your eye is Reunion Tower. The iconic spire stands 560 feet – 5 feet higher than the Washington Monument.

Arlington Highlands: An out-of-the-mall shopping experienceWith nearly 100 shops and businesses calling Arlington Highlands home, there is plenty to do, eat, see and buy.

Hip Pocket Theatre: An inspiring theatrical experience under the starsNow in its 34th season, the experimental theatre has craftily hewn together a captivating line up of original and re-imagined productions.

The Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre: A Theater Machine?One of the anchors of Dallas' AT&T Performing Arts Center is a chameleon inside a wiry steel box.

Championship Rodeo: Ropin' and ridin' in North TexasWhat’s more Texas than the way of the cowboy – or cowgirl? And, if you’re visiting North Texas in the summer, you’ll have a chance to see the best of the best compete for prizes up close – along with some laughs along the way.

The Bath House Cultural Center: A destination with a curious pastArt and an urban legend come together on the shores of White Rock Lake.

Jazz Club Looms Over LakewoodIf you like cool jazz on a hot summer night or any night for that matter, there’s no better place near downtown Dallas than The Balcony Club.

Meddlesome Moth: A new light in Dallas' design districtIf you're headed out to see the galleries in Dallas' design district there's a place to wet your whistle and grab gourmet food just around the corner.

The Wild Turkey: Food, fun and spirits since 1978A popular local haunt, the Wild Turkey can satisfy any appetite from gumbo to good old fashioned hamburgers, not to mention a rousing happy hour and patio bar.

Three stories of storiesRecycled Books is the best bookstore you'll ever visit.

Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra: Celebrates 20 years of concerts in the parkThe Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra celebrates the 20th annual Concerts in the Garden Summer Music Festival with music and fireworks in the Fort Worth Botanic Gardens through July 4.

Fort Worth Stockyards: Cowboys and cattle hit the red brick trailIt’s longhorns on parade! For more than a decade now, cowboys have wrangled a tame, albeit unwieldy, heard of Texas longhorn cattle down the streets of the Historic Fort Worth Stockyards.

Un-cancelled! Fair Park Fourth resurrected by local corporate sponsorsOriginally cancelled because of the city’s budget restraints, Fair Park Fourth has been rescued at the last moment, keeping Dallas’ Independence Day tradition alive and well.

Stockyard Station: Gunfighters make a big bang this summerLook out! It’s a gunfight! The Legends of Texas return for another summer of gun slinging antics.

Fort Worth Museum of Science and History: New da Vinci exhibit takes flightThrough Sept. 6, the Fort Worth Museum of Science and History invites patrons to spend the summer exploring its latest exhibit Leonardo da Vinci: Man, Inventor, Genius.

Crow Collection of Asian Art: Featuring innovative works by Il LeeThis free exhibit runs through Sept. 26, and features much of Lee’s critically acclaimed, history-based work utilizing ballpoint pen as a medium.

Bluebonnet Season: A Texas tradition April-MayIn Texas, it is a sure sign of spring when Bluebonnets and wildflowers begin to emerge from the tall green grasses along the highways and interstates.

Scarborough Renaissance Festival: Lords, ladies and (turkey) legsTravel through space and time to Renaissance England -- which happens to be in Waxahachie, Texas -- at the Scarborough Renaissance Festival.

State Fair of Texas Says HowdyThe Texas State Fair at Fair Park runs from Sept. 25 to Oct. 18. All the traditional attractions will be waiting, including: corn dogs, the Midway, the auto show, and, of course, Big Tex.

Taste of Dallas spices up West EndChow’s on! Texas’ largest free foodie festival returns to the West End July 10-12.

Toulouse Cafe & Bar: A Bit of Paris in Big DYou won't get jet lag if you are craving great bistro fare in the Park Cities.

Horne & Dekker: Serving up great good and fun on North HendersonIf you and your date are looking for good food in a relaxed atmosphere look no further than North Henderson's Horne & Dekker.

Vickery Boulevard Café: Good eats at good pricesFor a new bite of classic local flavor, the Vickery Boulevard Café has all the ingredients.

Torchy's Tacos: A tasty treat in North DallasIf you're in North Dallas and craving a taste of Austin, Torchy's Tacos will feed your need.

Al's Steakhouse: A hidden gem in Preston HollowYou don't have to go downtown to find a great steak deal in Dallas.

Lumi Empanada & Dumpling Kitchen: Spicy fusion in uptown DallasIf you can’t picture or imagine what you’d come up with when you hear a restaurant serves Brazilian/Vietnamese food – your wait is over. Think Asian tapas with spice.

The Mecca: A Dallas diner serving smiles for over 70 yearsA Dallas institution has some of the best breakfasts and people watching in the city.

Soulman’s Bar-B-Que: A fun atmosphere and seriously good foodLooking for a fun atmosphere and some good barbecue? Soulman’s Bar-B-Que has all that and a bag of chips.

Catfish Sam’s: A family tradition of good foodA fixture on Division Street since 1948, Catfish Sam’s serves good, old fashioned southern fried catfish and other favorites to a loyal following of patrons—old and new.

R+D Kitchen: A foodie 'lab'If you and your date cannot agree on what to eat, you may want to try the Park Cities' R+D Kitchen where there's something for everyone to savor.