Lone Star Park in Grand Prairie offers live Thoroughbred Horse racing in the spring-usually April through July and then they hiatus until the fall for the Quarter Horse races. The Park is open year round for simulcast racing events around the country. Unless you are a die hard fan of simulcast horse betting, the live races are where the true action lies.

It’s cooling down outside and heating up inside at the 2008 ZestFest in Fort Worth, September 5-7. For spicy-hot food lovers, this is the place to get your fix!

With fall (hopefully) around the corner, it’s the best time of year to sit down with you next knitting project. When you are looking for that special yarn or just something different, these specialty shops will open your eyes to the world of yarns.

For me, there is nothing better than a room full of boxed books with the smell of musty, dusty pages in the air and knowing I am going to get to purchase them at a steal!

Visit the Southlake Town Square for their shops, dining and entertainment opportunities and you’ll never find a reason to shop inside a mall again.

Are you an avid movie-goer, arts lover or sports enthusiast? Do you love checking out new restaurants or taking the kids to theme and water parks? With the Press Pass from the Fort Worth Star Telegram you can do all these things at a discounted rate or even better - free!

Say the name Barbec’s to anyone who has been there and they will all respond with the same thing -mmmm Beer biscuits! Those sweet, fluffy biscuits with a side of white gravy and you have the ultimate greasy spoon breakfast - any time of day.

Have you ever wanted to see the Impressionist collection at the Art Institute of Chicago? You are in luck! A large portion of their collection is on loan to the Kimbell through November 2 while the Art Institute undergoes a massive expansion and construction of their Modern Wing which housed some of these iconic works of art.

Sausage, sauerkraut, schnitzel! If you love German food, Kuby’s Sausage House in Dallas and Edelweiss in Fort Worth offer freshly-made classic German specialties.

Recently voted the Best Fried Chicken in the Reader’s Choice awards by the Star Telegram, Babes Chicken Dinner House certainly has my vote! Crisp and moist chicken, heavenly mashed potatoes and a friendly wait staff make this place a winner every time!

You can be Green and save money when you support local farmers and enjoy the fruits of their labor! Grab your cooler and some cash and check out your local Farmer’s Market.

Another great way to stay cool and entertained this summer is to catch a show at the Fair Park Music Hall in Dallas. The Dallas Summer Musical season goes through October, so there’s still time to get tickets!

From the Dallas West End to Fort Worth’s Sundance Square, the TRE rail service links more than just two cities, it offers the freedom to explore everything in between - without a car. For work commuters or just for sightseeing, the TRE and DART rail and bus system is worth checking out.

Is your dog running laps in the living room? Are you tired of walking the dog around the parking lot? There is relief for both you and your pet at these local parks.

Whether you like them grilled or griddled, there’s a burger wrapped in white paper with your name on it. Check out these burger joints that are both historic and a hole in the wall!

It’s summertime in Texas but don’t fret the sweat - go to the movies! Whether you want to see the latest summer blockbuster like Indiana Jones or an obscure art house film, the DFW metroplex has many theater options to choose from.