Find the perfect gift to express gratitude and love for the role models in your life. | Graphic by 6AM City
Shopping for a loved one? With Mother’s Day falling on Sunday, May 11, it’s a great time to give to parents, grandparents, neighbors, mentors, and life-long friends. Browse the gifts we think will do the trick:
Custom initial jewelry dish | $16.99 | A sweet, delicate ceramic jewelry tray you can customize with their initial.
Local pick:Rakkasan Tea Blend | $10-$20 | Let them cozy up with a warm cup of tea that also benefits a good cause.
Weighted silk lavender eye pillow | $19.99 | A silk sleep mask and a cooling gel eye mask are included in this spa set named one of Oprah’s Favorite Things in 2023.
Golf practice net | $99.99 | Golfers can perfect their swing before stepping out on the course with this golf net great for backyards, basements, or even the living room.
Barefoot Dreams lounge top | $99 | There may be no better gift than something luxuriously soft, cuddly, and cozy — this lounge top fits the bill.
Mom’s story book and Dad’s story book | $24.95 | Prompt them to write down memories, advice, and stories in these guided journals.
Local pick:The Joule Gift Card | Price varies | You can never really go wrong with the gift of a little peace, quiet, and pampering at this luxury spa.
Neck + shoulders heating pad | $39.99 | This electric heat wrap helps with back pain, muscle aches, and de-stressing.
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Black Honey | $25 | You don’t have to worry about this lipstick flattering them — Black Honey is designed to look incredible (and different) on everyone.
Seattle Mariners vs. Texas Rangers | Friday, May 2-Sunday, May 4 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $45+ | The Mariners will soon find that their sea legs won’t help them much here in the desert — Friday’s game is also Asian Heritage Night and features special Year of the Snake jerseys.
Saturday, May 3
Dallas Cinco de Mayo 2025 | 8-11 a.m. | W. Jefferson Boulevard | Free | Celebrate Mexico’s historic battle for independence with a parade, breakfast, and a whole variety of local vendors to shop from.
Native Plants and Prairies Day | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake | Free | North Texas’ blackland prairies are certainly something to behold — celebrate their beauty with family activities, guest speakers, tours, and exhibits.
The Derby Affair: Kentucky Derby Watch Party | 4-7 p.m. | Hotel Crescent Court | $75 | Bet on having some fun at this party that comes with races streamed on the venue’s large TVs, signature cocktails, distillery tastings, and hand-rolled cigars — fabulous hats encouraged.
Sunday, May 4
Star Wars Day Costume Contest | 2-9 p.m. | Community Beer Company | Free | May the Fourth be with you as you embark on this event that comes with themed drinks and prizes.
Monday, May 5
Downtown Yoga in the Park | Monday, May 5-Monday, June 23 | 7 p.m. | Reverchon Park | $15+ | We hear that taking a deep breath in the great outdoors is a very effective medicine for curing the Monday blues.
Tuesday, May 6
Mother’s Day Charcuterie Workshop | 7-8 p.m. | Lockwood Distilling Company | $60 | Sip on a cocktail while you make a beautiful + delicious board filled with meets, cheeses, crackers, and seasonal fruits to take home with you.
Wednesday, May 7
Remi Wolf | 8 p.m. | The Bomb Factory | $45+ | This rising pop star has plenty of jammy beats that you’ll want to save to your summer playlists.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) revealed a new $18.2 million proposed plan to move tens of thousands of fans between Dallas and Arlington during the 2026 World Cup. The plan includes a mix of regional train service, dedicated bus routes, increased light rail service, and several bus bridges. (WFAA)
Development
Major residential developer Centurion American has purchased 82 acres of land in Howe with the intention of trying to help meet housing needs of the growing tech community. This new parcel of land is also close to Centurion’s current 1,400-acre residential project, Cottonwood. (Dallas Business Journal)
Sports
The 2025 NFL Draft is over and the Dallas Cowboys have nine new players now. Who are they and what can we expect from first round pick Tyler Booker on the team’s offensive line? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Real Estate
A mansion in Prosper that once belonged to Dallas Cowboys star Deion Sanders has hit the market for $5.5 million. The grand 29,220-sqft home includes nine bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, an indoor and outdoor pool, a movie theater, game room, basketball court, sauna, and bowling alley. It also has quite the grand entrance. (The Dallas Morning News)
Closing
After 20 years of service, Mexican restaurant Fernando’s is closing both of its locations. The business’s managing partner said that it was unable to reach a lease agreement with its landlords in Dallas, but will close both spots as the Richardson location’s lease is also ending soon. Fernando’s last day of service is set for Sunday, May 18. (Eater Dallas)
Ranked
A little birdie told us that Texas has been ranked the third best state in the US for birdwatching this year. The study by Lawn Love used five “feather-forward” categories like climate and conservation efforts to make its determinations. The only two states that beat Texas were California and Florida. (CultureMap Dallas)
Weather
Yikes — yesterday brought a long line of thunderstorms and tornado warnings, and it looks like we might have another round of severe weather tomorrow. Stay on top of weather alerts with WFAA meteorologist Pete Delkus.
Show
This captivating performance at Winspear Opera House, running from Friday, May 16 to Sunday, May 18, features delicate yet demanding choreography, intricate pointe work, and sweeping, ghost-like movements — evoking an otherworldly sense of beauty. Think you know which iconic classical ballet we’re talking about? See if you’re right.*
Stat
$5,000. That’s how much you may have to drop if your dog or cat tears their ACL — a surprisingly common knee injury in pets. To the rescue: pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that cost could be reimbursed.*
Number
540,000+. That’s how many customers choose this hearing aid when it comes time to make that decision for their loved ones. See why.*
Biz
Last chance to invest in the “Uber of mobile phones.”Mode Mobile grew 32,481% from 2019-2022, and just secured their Nasdaq ticker with plans for a potential IPO. The opportunity to invest at $0.26/share closes today.†*
Job
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Grabbing a meal after midnight doesn’t mean picking up a greasy burger when you have options like Sfuzzi. | Photo via @sfuzzidtx
It’s past 10 p.m., and you’re hungry. Don’t sleep on an empty stomach. We’ve got you covered with these 15 restaurants open late in Dallas.
Open past 10 p.m.
The Henry | Open until midnight Friday-Saturday, open until 10 p.m. Sunday-Thursday
This Victory Park spot serves up a range of dishes for a late-night meal, including oysters on the shell, braised short rib, and filet mignon. Pro tip: Don’t miss the cocktail menu.
Open past midnight
Sfuzzi | Open until 2 a.m.
Pizza, pasta, bread, and perhaps another glass of wine all combine to create a great late-night Italian eatery.
Open 24/7
Cafe Brazil(Deep Ellum, University Park, and Richardson locations only)
We firmly believe breakfast can be enjoyed any time of the day and this local cafe agrees, offering classic items like French toast or egg sammies 24-hours a day.
Swim trunks with pockets. These quick-drying swimsuit trunks have a hidden pocket built into an anti-chafe compression liner — perfect for keeping phones, keys, and cash safe on beach days.
Here’s a hot tip for my fellow nerds — Saturday, May 3 is Free Comic Book Day and Boomerang Comics in Lewisville is running a special deal for those who swing by that includes a raffle for a graded “Star Wars” comic.
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