A general aviation airport for the past 40 years, McKinney National Airport (TKI) takes the next step in bringing commercial aviation, innovation, and economic impact to North Texas in 2026.

Music fans in Sherman enjoyed a performance Thursday, July 17, 2025, by the first musician to top the charts with a No. 1 hit before being signed by a record label. And even before she sings a note or strums the first chord on her guitar, fans of Lisa Loeb instantly recognize her iconic eye ware.

Autumn in Bonham holds the distinction of being a Century Mile ride and features five paved routes, and three gravel routes, which includes a 13-mile "family" route all within Fannin County. Participants of past rides will recognize familiar landmarks along the 13, 28, 38, 70 & 100-mile paved routes and enjoy riding by Bois d’Arc Lake and pass the Caddo Grasslands. Riders that prefer gravel now have three routes to choose: a 28-mile, 45 mile and a 71-mile option.

A $30,000 grant from the Texas Pioneer Foundation is giving a major boost to East Texas A&M University's Pride Pathway program—an innovative online teacher certification program that's opening doors for future educators and addressing the teacher shortage in Texas.

On August 28 at Whitewater Amphitheater outside of New Braunfels, Texas, Robert Earl Keen will hit the stage with special guest Tyler Childers, alongside a special trio set from Miranda Lambert, Jon Randall, and Jack Ingram, plus Cross Canadian Ragweed, Randy Rogers, Ryan Bingham, Ray Wylie Hubbard, and many, many more to raise money for the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.

What if you could help shape Arlington's future by playing a game? As part of the Innovate Arlington Comprehensive Plan process, residents are invited to play Growing a Better Arlington, a new, interactive board game that puts you in the role of managing the city's future. Through fun and thoughtful gameplay, participants will make decisions about where people should live, work, learn and play in The American Dream City.