Texas Trotter

Get ready to wag your tails this weekend!   If you’re a resident living in the Dallas region near Coppell, there’s a perfect opportunity for anyone looking to enjoy some fanciful furry friends!   This weekend, on Saturday, April 9 th , the Coppell Arts Center will be partnering with Camp Bow Wow to present their second annual Dog Days Fashion Show and Adoption Event! Attendees can register their dog to compete in the show for some major prizes, as well as give a needy dog a forever home through special adoption registrations! The on-site animal adoption agency is ready and available to help find the best dogs tailor-made for your home, especially if you’re looking to provide a safe and welcoming home for a dog in need of a second chance at life.   The event itself will also include professional family photos, local pet-related vendors, food, drinks, and plenty more! So, if you’re a certified animal-lover like I am, it’s the perfect outing to experience some truly cu...

Looking to get away for some beach-fueled fun?  Hope you have your towels and sunscreen ready because AIA Houston will be presenting its 34th Annual Sandcastle competition over in the nearby beach city of Galveston! Nearly 50 different teams will be competing for the amazing Gold Bucket Award, carefully sculpting the finest of sandcastles for the chance to make it big on an artistic and imaginative level.  Firms begin months in advance of the event to generate ideas, develop designs, and assign duties to different teammates. When the day of the event finally rolls around, visitors have the chance to see for themselves the level of detail and precision that each sandcastle showcases, making for an unbelievable experience for everyone. For those of you looking to see something truly extraordinary, this is definitely an event you won’t want to miss. And the best part? It’s 100% FREE.  Galveston is about an hour or so away from the Houston area but most Houstonians are famili...

Dallas is one of the best places in Texas for some truly delicious Mexican food, especially in the taco department. And there truly is nothing that goes better with a taco than a good drink...margaritas to be exact!  Well, good news for all you taco-fanatics! Dallas Bites is presenting the Dallas’ Best Tacos & Margaritas Tour at Desperados Mexican Restaurant ! Guests can sample some truly delicious award-winning street tacos, gourmet tacos, and unique tacos, along with a zesty chaser of margaritas. And, even better, guests can play Taco Trivia for prizes! It’s a win-win situation for competitive taco fans everywhere! Dallas is no stranger to some of the best places to eat in the state. As one of the biggest Texan cities, residents can enjoy a wide selection of tasty feasts from all the best local restaurants in the area. During my time living in the city, I never was left wanting for some good chow, especially in the Mexican food department. That’s why, for foodies especially, ...