Some weeks, the headlines read like a grab bag — part business shake-up, part cultural milestone and part pure North Texas flair. This one is no exception. From big ideas shaping the future to the little details that spark curiosity, there’s been plenty to catch up on. Here are five reads from August 25–29 that bring together the stories worth knowing before heading into a new week.
For more than 20 years, Netflix has been beaming shows and movies into our living rooms. Now the streamer is flipping the script: starting Dec. 11, you can step inside Netflix’s world yourself when Netflix House opens at Galleria Dallas. READ MORE
Frisco claimed the No. 1 spot in a new nationwide study ranking the best cities for remote workers in 2025. The Dallas suburb beat out competitors across the country, rising from last year’s No. 2 ranking. READ MORE
It takes more than hot air to pull off Plano’s biggest sky-high party. The H-E-B | Central Market Plano Balloon Festival is back Sept. 18–21, 2025, at Oak Point Park, and organizers are looking for volunteers to help make it happen. Think of it as your backstage pass to one of North Texas’ most dazzling traditions. READ MORE
Frisco will soon serve as the corporate home of a new refreshment beverage giant. Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) announced it will acquire international coffee company JDE Peet’s in a deal valued at €15.7 billion (approximately $17 billion) before splitting into two independent businesses: a U.S.-focused refreshment beverage company and a global coffee powerhouse. READ MORE
North Texas Cowboys fans won’t have to set foot in AT&T Stadium this fall to feel like they’re in the middle of the action. Cosm, the immersive venue at Grandscape in The Colony, is bringing Dallas Cowboys games back to its Shared Reality experience for the 2025 season. READ MORE
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