Country music icon Miranda Lambert makes her return to Lucas Oil Live on Friday, December 26! The concert is scheduled to begin at 8:00 p.m. Let’s close out the year with some good vibes and country music.

Lloyd Larson’s Emmanuel, God with Us is a richly expressive Christmas musical that invites listeners to ponder the profound mystery and hope of the Incarnation. Blending scripture, narrative, and music, Larson weaves together beloved carols and original compositions to tell the story of God’s promise, fulfilled in the birth of Jesus—the long-awaited Emmanuel. Singers from five different churches in our area will come together to present this musical offering. Our hope and prayer is that its message will renew our sense of wonder, and draw us deeper into the joy and hope of the Christmas season.

Because of rapid population growth along Red River, Daniel Rowlett presented a petition to the Texas Congress on October 5, 1837, requesting that a new county be formed from a section of Red River County west of Bois D'Arc Creek. The county was originally to be named Independence, but during the course of opening debates over the bill the name was changed to Fannin, in honor of James Walker Fannin, Jr., a martyred hero of the Texas Revolution.

During this event, visitors will be captivated on a walk along one of the sanctuary's nature trails accentuated by lights and décor. Plus, guests will be able to get a glimpse of the Dinosaurs Live! exhibit. This enchanting evening stroll will offer a magical escape into a world where wildlife and holiday cheer exist in harmony.

This holiday season, skip the wrapping paper and give a gift that truly shines. Tianyu Arts & Culture and Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Grand Prairie have teamed up to offer the ultimate experiential gift—a combo package that unlocks two of North Texas’ most dazzling attractions, located just five minutes apart. It’s the perfect way to enjoy both experiences in one magical day or spread the fun across multiple visits.

1972 – Apollo program: Eugene Cernan is the most recent person to walk on the Moon, after he and Harrison Schmitt complete the third and final extravehicular activity (EVA) of the Apollo 17 mission. Eugene Andrew Cernan (March 14, 1934 – January 16, 2017) was an American astronaut, naval aviator, electrical engineer, aeronautical engineer, and fighter pilot. Cernan traveled into space three times and to the Moon twice: as pilot of Gemini 9A in June 1966, as lunar module pilot of Apollo 10 in May 1969, and as commander of Apollo 17 in December 1972, the final Apollo lunar landing. He was also a backup crew member of Gemini 12, Apollo 7, and Apollo 14. During the Apollo 17 mission, he became the 11th person to walk on the Moon as well as the astronaut with the longest time spent walking on the Moon; he is also the last person to walk on the Moon.