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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.

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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>

Nathan Eovaldi to pitch Texas Rangers opener in Philly

The Texas Rangers are starting the 2026 season on the road Thursday in Philadelphia, where they will reunite with <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Adolis García" data-vars-click-url="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/10/27/adolis-garca-texas-rangers-world-series" data-vars-content-id="64036667-200c-4bd4-9ffc-5b4f6674fb7d" data-vars-headline="Nathan Eovaldi to pitch Texas Rangers opener in Philly" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.axios.com/local/dallas/2023/10/27/adolis-garca-texas-rangers-world-series" target="_self">Adolis García</a>.Why it matters: The long, not very cold winter is over.

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.

Dallas-raised St. Vincent records Spanish album

One of the musical daughters of Dallas recorded her seventh album in Spanish for her Latin American fans.

Music

Dallas-raised Annie Clark of <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="St. Vincent" data-vars-click-url="https://www.instagram.com/st_vincent/?hl=en" data-vars-content-id="4603827d-c44b-4ab9-b8bc-592d937189f3" data-vars-headline="Dallas-raised St. Vincent records Spanish album" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.instagram.com/st_vincent/?hl=en" target="_blank">St. Vincent</a> recently released the Spanish version of her seventh album, giving new meaning and tone to many of the songs. Why it matters: St. Vincent challenged herself to translate her album &quot;All Born Screaming&quot; to show her gratitude for her Spanish-speaking fans in Latin America.

Grapevine native Post Malone goes country

The Dallas-area native will perform at the Academy of Country Music Awards in Frisco.

Post Malone is repping Dallas in his new music video with country star Morgan Wallen.Why it matters: Everyone is better now that Posty is having a renaissance. The Grapevine native has been featured on the latest album releases from Beyoncé and Taylor Swift.

Taylor Swift tops Dallas area's Spotify favorites in 2023

Swift was also the most-streamed artist globally.

Taylor Swift had no problem becoming the Dallas-area&#x27;s most streamed artist this year on Spotify.Driving the news: Swift sealed her reputation in <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="Spotify Wrapped" data-vars-click-url="https://www.spotify.com/us/wrapped/" data-vars-content-id="243116c5-e6b3-4ea1-a5e0-8c9fe333fb51" data-vars-headline="Taylor Swift tops Dallas area&#x27;s Spotify favorites in 2023" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.spotify.com/us/wrapped/" target="_blank">Spotify Wrapped</a> as the most-streamed artist globally and unlocking over 574 million listeners&#x27; top streamed songs, artists, albums and podcasts of 2023.

Amanda Shires carries the torch of Texas music

"I love the songs, whether they're in fashion or not."

Singer-songwriter Amanda Shires is carrying on the legacy of historic Texas music.Driving the news: Shires&#x27; <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="new album" data-vars-click-url="https://stores.portmerch.com/amandashires/loving-you.html" data-vars-content-id="257bea7a-3b80-4832-9325-9fedeb36f24e" data-vars-headline="Amanda Shires carries the torch of Texas music" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://stores.portmerch.com/amandashires/loving-you.html" target="_blank">new album</a>, &quot;Loving You,&quot; is a collection of covers of classic songs recorded with pianist Bobbie Nelson, the late sister of Willie Nelson.

🎟️ Summer concert deals are back

$30 tickets go on sale in Dallas-Fort Worth

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