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Home Care In Dallas, TX

Home Care Dallas, TX

They say that your golden years are the best years of your life. For most older Americans, that's how it should be - a time to relax, reflect, and live life in a familiar place. After all, senior citizens in the U.S. have worked tirelessly to build a better economy, serve their communities, and raise families.

However, as seniors grow older, completing daily tasks like showering and enjoying activities such as visiting the historic The Grassy Knoll gets harder without someone by their side. Unfortunately, many older Americans aren't able to rely on their adult children for help. The reality in today's world is that family members do not have the skills or time to dedicate to caring for their parents. That's where Always Best Care Senior Services comes in.

Our in-home care services are for people who prefer to stay at home as they grow older but need ongoing care that family or friends cannot provide. More and more older adults prefer to live far away from long-term, institutionalized facilities and closer to the place where they feel most comfortable - their home. Home care in Dallas, TX is a safe, effective way to give your loved ones the care they need when they need it the most.

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The Always Best Care Difference

Since 1996, Always Best Care has provided non-medical in-home care for seniors to help them maintain a healthy lifestyle as they get older. We are proud to have helped more than 25,000 seniors maintain higher levels of dignity and respect. We focus on providing seniors with the highest level of in-home care available so that they may live happily and independently.

Unlike some senior care companies, we genuinely want to be included in our clients' lives. We believe that personalized care is always the better option over a "one size fits all" approach. To make sure our senior clients receive the best care possible, we pair them with compassionate caregivers who understand their unique needs. That way, they may provide care accordingly without compromising their wellbeing.

The Always Best Care difference lies in life's little moments - where compassionate care and trustworthy experience come together to help seniors live a fruitful, healthy life. Whether you are an aging adult that can't quite keep up with life's daily tasks or the child of a senior who needs regular in-home services, Always Best Care is here to help.

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“Dear Mr. Gardner, I am writing to express my gratitude for the commitment and service of your employee, Shameka Kelly. Through your agency, Ms. Kelly was connected to our family to serve as a caregiver for my sister Victoria who was in the late states of ALS/Lou Gehrig’s disease and required 24-hr. care at home. Shameka served as full-time caregiver under the direction of Victoria’s husband Ron, who was able to keep my sister at home until her passing this past March. This catastrophic and incurable disease rendered my sister completely paralyzed—wheelchair bound, unable to speak, bathe, eat or even lift a finger to do anything for herself. Shameka did what most caregivers would not or simply could not do because of the stamina and patience required to care for Victoria. Before Shameka, we hired a multitude of caregivers who came and went—sometimes only after one day—because of how strenuous and taxing being a caregiver to my sister was. Day after day, Shameka arrived for the job with a smile on her face and the patience and commitment to go with it. My sister Victoria grew to love Shameka, as we all have. It was a great comfort to us because we knew that if Shameka was on duty, my sister was in good hands. Shameka’s character, integrity, humor, honesty and professionalism are beyond reproach. She is an extremely caring individual who is always upbeat, optimistic, and patient. She was an answer to prayer for our family and became more than a caregiver—she became part of our family. She has my highest recommendation for any task or client that may be placed before her. And we will be forever grateful. Kindest Regards, Pamela Meek North Richland Hills, TX”

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“Rarely do I give a 5-star rating to any company, but this is clearly a deserved rating. I would highly recommend Always Best Care of Ft. Worth. Their care and attention to detail is excellent. After 2 1/2 years of service to our family, they became an extension to our family. Many times they went above and beyond expectations. They communicated very well with family members.”

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What is Non-Medical Senior Care in Dallas, TX?

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Home is where the heart is. While that saying can sound a tad cliche, it is especially true for many seniors living in America. When given a choice, older adults most often prefer to grow older at home. An AARP study found that three out of four adults over the age of 50 want to stay in their homes and communities as they age.

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When you begin to think about why, it makes sense. Home offers a sense of security, comfort, and familiarity.

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The truth is, as we age, we begin to rely on others for help. When a family is too busy or lives too far away to fulfill this role, in-home senior care is often the best solution. Home care services allow seniors to enjoy personal independence while also receiving trustworthy assistance from a trained caregiver.

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At Always Best Care, we offer a comprehensive range of home care services to help seniors stay healthy while they get the help they need to remain independent. As your senior loved one gets older, giving them the gift of senior care is one of the best ways to show your love, even if you live far away.

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Types of Elderly Care in Dallas, TX

To give our senior clients the best care possible, we offer a full spectrum of in-home care services:

Personal Care

Personal Care Services

If your senior loved one has specific care needs, our personal care services are a great choice to consider. Personal care includes the standard caregiving duties associated with companion care and includes help with tasks such as dressing and grooming. Personal care can also help individuals with chronic conditions like diabetes.

Common personal care services include assistance with:

  • Eating
  • Mobility Issues
  • Incontinence
  • Bathing
  • Dressing
  • Grooming

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Home Helper Services

Sometimes, seniors need helpful reminders to maintain a high quality of life at home. If you or your senior has trouble with everyday tasks like cooking, our home helper services will be very beneficial.

Common home helper care services include assistance with:

  • Medication Reminders
  • Meal Preparation
  • Pet Care
  • Prescription Refills
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Walking
  • Reading
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Companionship Services

Companionship Services

Using this kind of care is a fantastic way to make life easier for you or your senior loved one. At Always Best Care, our talented caregivers often fill the role of a companion for seniors. That way, older adults can enjoy their favorite local activities, such as visiting Klyde Warren Park with friends while also receiving the care they need daily or weekly.

Common companionship services include:

  • Grocery Shopping
  • Transportation to Appointments
  • Nutritional Assistance
  • Conversation
  • Planning Outings
  • Completing Errands
  • Transportation to Community
  • Events and Social Outings
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Respite Care Services

According to AARP, more than 53 million adults living in the U.S. provide care to someone over 50 years old. Unfortunately, these caregivers experience stress, exhaustion, and even depression. Our respite care services help family caregivers address urgent obligations, spend time with their children, and enjoy nearby activities. Perhaps more importantly, respite care gives family members time to recharge and regroup. Taking personal time to de-stress reduces the risk of caregiver burnout. So, if you've always wanted to eat at the local The Mansion Restaurant or visit John Neely Bryan Cabin, don't feel bad. Doing so is great for both you and your loved one.

At the end of the day, our goal is to become a valuable part of your senior's daily routine. That way, we may help give them the highest quality of life possible. We know that staying at home is important for your loved one, and we are here to help make sure that is possible.

If you have been on the fence about non-medical home care, there has never been a better time than now to give your senior the care, assistance, and companionship they deserve.

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Benefits of Home Care in Dallas, TX

Always Best Care in-home services are for older adults who prefer to stay at home but need ongoing care that friends and family cannot provide. In-home care is a safe, effective way for seniors to age gracefully in a familiar place and live independent, non-institutionalized lives. The benefits of non-medical home care are numerous. Here are just a few reasons to consider senior care services from Always Best Care:

Always Best Care offers a full array of care options for patients at all levels of health. With our trusted elderly care services, your loved one will receive the level of care necessary for them to enjoy the highest possible quality of life.

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Aging in Place: The Preferred Choice for Most Seniors

While it's true that some seniors have complicated medical needs that prevent them from staying at home, aging in place is often the best arrangement for seniors and their families. With a trusted caregiver, seniors have the opportunity to live with a sense of dignity and do so as they see fit - something that is unavailable to many older people today.

In-home care makes it possible for millions of seniors to age in place every year. Rather than moving to a strange nursing home, seniors have the chance to stay at home where they feel the happiest and most comfortable.

Here are just a few of the reasons why older men and women prefer to age at home:

How much does a senior's home truly mean to them?

A study published by the American Society on Aging found that more than half of seniors say their home's emotional value means more than how much their home is worth in monetary value. It stands to reason, then, that a senior's home is where they want to grow old.

With the help of elderly care in Dallas, TX, seniors don't have to age in a sterilized care facility. Instead, they can age gracefully in the place they want to be most: their home. In contrast, seniors who move to a long-term care facility must adapt to new environments, new people, and new systems that the facility implements. At this stage in life, this kind of drastic change can be more harmful than helpful.

Institutional care facilities like nursing homes often put large groups of people together to live in one location. On any given day, dozens of staff members and caregivers run in and out of these facilities. Being around so many new people in a relatively small living environment can be dangerous for a seniors' health and wellbeing. When you consider that thousands of seniors passed away in nursing homes during the COVID-19 pandemic, opting for in-home care is often a safer, healthier choice for seniors.

Aging in place has been shown to improve seniors' quality of life, which helps boost physical health and also helps insulate them from viral and bacterial risks found in elderly living facilities.

For many seniors, the ability to live independently with assistance from a caregiver is a priceless option. With in-home care, seniors experience a higher level of independence and freedom - much more so than in other settings like a nursing home. When a senior has the chance to age in place, they get to live life on their own terms, inside the house that they helped make into a home. More independence means more control over their personal lives, too, which leads to increased levels of fulfillment, happiness, and personal gratification. Over time, these positive feelings can manifest into a healthier, longer life.

More independence, a healthier life, and increased comfort are only a few benefits of aging in place. You have to take into consideration the role of cost and convenience. Simply put, it's usually easier and more affordable to help seniors age in place than it is to move them into an institutional care facility. According to the US Department of Housing and Urban Development, seniors who age in the comfort of their homes can save thousands of dollars per month.

In-home care services from Always Best Care, for instance, are often less expensive than long-term solutions, which can cost upwards of six figures per year. To make matters worse, many residential care facilities are reluctant to accept long-term care insurance and other types of payment assistance.

With Always Best Care's home care services, seniors and their families have a greater level of control over their care plans. In-home care gives seniors the chance to form a bond with a trusted caregiver and also receive unmatched care that is catered to their needs. In long-term care facilities, seniors and their loved ones have much less control over their care plan and have less of a say in who provides their care.

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Affordable Care

In-home care is a valuable resource that empowers seniors to age in place on their own terms. However, a big concern for many families and their loved ones is how much in-home care costs. If you're worried that in-home care is too expensive, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that it is one of the most affordable senior care arrangements available.

Typically, hiring an Always Best Care in-home caregiver for a few hours a week is more affordable than sending your loved one to a long-term care facility. This is true even for seniors with more complex care needs.

At Always Best Care, we will work closely with you and your family to develop a Care Plan that not only meets your care needs, but your budget requirements, too. Once we discover the level of care that you or your senior need, we develop an in-home care plan that you can afford.

In addition to our flexible care options, families should also consider the following resources to help offset potential home care costs:

If your loved one qualifies, Medicaid may help reduce in-home care costs. Review your TX's Medicaid program laws and benefits, and make sure your senior's financial and medical needs meet Medicaid eligibility requirements.
Attendance and aid benefits through military service can cover a portion of the costs associated with in-home care for veterans and their spouses.
Many senior care services like in-home care are included in long-term care insurance options. Research different long-term care solutions to find a plan that provides coverage for senior care.
Home care can be included as part of a senior's private insurance plan. Read over your loved one's insurance policy carefully or speak with their insurance provider to determine if in-home care is covered.
Depending on the life insurance plan, you may be able to apply your policy toward long-term care. You may be able to use long-term-care coverage to help pay for in-home elderly care.
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Compassionate Care. Trusted Caregivers.

When you or your senior loved one needs assistance managing daily tasks at home, finding a qualified caregiver can be challenging. It takes a special kind of person to provide reliable care for your senior loved one. However, a caregiver's role involves more than meal preparation and medication reminders. Many seniors rely on their caregivers for companionship, too.

Our companion care services give seniors the chance to socialize in a safe environment and engage in activities at home. These important efforts boost morale and provide much-needed relief from repetitive daily routines. A one-on-one, engaging conversation can sharpen seniors' minds and give them something in which to be excited.

At Always Best Care, we only hire care providers that we would trust to care for our own loved ones. Our senior caregivers in Dallas, TX understand how important it is to listen and communicate with their seniors. A seemingly small interaction, like a short hug goodbye, can make a major difference in a senior's day. Instead of battling against feelings of isolation, seniors begin to look forward to seeing their caregiver each week.

Understanding the nuances of senior care is just one of the reasons why our care providers are so great at their job.

Unlike some senior care companies, our caregivers must undergo extensive training before they work for Always Best Care. In addition, our caregivers receive ongoing training throughout the year. This training ensures that their standard of care matches up to the high standards we've come to expect. During this training, they will brush up on their communication skills, safety awareness, and symptom spotting. That way, your loved one receives the highest level of non-medical home care from day one.

Assisted Living Referral Services

While it's true that many seniors prefer to age at home, sometimes in-home care isn't the best fit. For those seniors and their families, choosing an assisted living facility makes more sense. Unfortunately, finding the optimal care facility is easier said than done in today's day and age. That's when Always Best Care's assisted living referral services begin to make a lot of sense.

Assisted living is a form of housing intended for seniors who require varying degrees of medical and personal attention. Accommodations may include single rooms, apartments, or shared living arrangements. Assisted living communities are typically designed to resemble a home-like environment and are physically constructed to encourage the independence of residents.


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At assisted living communities, seniors receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating. They may also benefit from coordination of services with outside healthcare providers, and monitoring of resident activities to ensure their health, safety, and well-being. Caregivers who work at assisted living communities can also provide medication administration and personal care services for older adults.

Other services offered within assisted living communities can include some or all of the following:

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Recreational Activities
  • Social Outings
  • Emergency Medical Response
  • Medication Monitoring
  • Family Visitation
  • Personal Care
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At Always Best Care, our representatives can match your senior's emotional, physical, and financial needs with viable assisted living communities nearby. Results are based on comparative data, so you can select the best choice for you or your loved one.

Always Best Care works closely with local senior living communities to gain valuable knowledge that we then use to help seniors and their loved ones make informed decisions. This information can include basic care and rent, resident availability, and services provided. Because Always Best Care is compensated by these communities, we provide senior living referral services at no extra cost to you.

Some of the most popular assisted living communities to consider in our area include the following:

  • Belmont Village Senior Living Turtle Creek
  • Silver Leaf Assisted Living
  • The Sage Oak
  • Silver Leaf Assisted Living & Memory Care
  • Vitality Living Preston Hollow
  • Monticello West
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For many seniors, moving into a senior living community revolves around how and when they want to make a transition to more involved care. Some seniors are more proactive about transitioning to independent living. Others choose to remain home until their care needs or other requirements are satisfied. Remember - our staff is here to help. Contact our office today to learn more about assisted living communities and how we can find a facility that exceeds your expectations.

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Taking the First Step with Always Best Care

The first step in getting quality in-home care starts with a personal consultation with an experienced Always Best Care Care Coordinator. This initial consultation is crucial for our team to learn more about you or your elderly loved one to discover the level of care required. Topics of this consultation typically include:

A discussion of your needs and how our trained caregivers can offer assistance in the most effective way

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A draft of your care plan, which includes highly detailed notes and a framework for the care that you or your senior will receive

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Discuss payment options and help coordinate billing with your insurance provider

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Our caregivers are trained to spot changes that clients exhibit, like mental and physical decline. As your trusted senior care company, we will constantly assess and update your Care Plan to meet any new emotional, intellectual, physical, and emotional needs.

If you have never considered in-home care before, we understand that you and your family may have concerns about your Care Plan and its Care Coordinator. To help give you peace of mind, know that every team member and caregiver must undergo comprehensive training before being assigned to a Care Plan.

At the end of the day, we only hire the best of the best at Always Best Care. Whether you need home care in Dallas, TX 24-hours a day or only need a respite for a couple of hours, we are here to serve you.

When you're ready, we encourage you to contact your local Always Best Care representative to set up a Care Consultation. Our Care Coordinators would be happy to meet with you in person to get to know you better, discuss your needs, and help put together a personalized Care Plan specific to your needs.

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Latest News in Dallas, TX

Desert Racer, Nick Badovinus’s Fast Casual Spot in Lower Greenville, Closes

Lower Greenville loses a large patio as Desert Racer announces its closure. “Well, it’s been a great run, but we have reached the finish line,” a message on its website reads. It directs diners to join them at Surf Camp, the outdoor patio on top of Nick Badovinus’s East Quarter (has that neighborhood name taken off yet?) restaurants ...

Lower Greenville loses a large patio as Desert Racer announces its closure. “Well, it’s been a great run, but we have reached the finish line,” a message on its website reads. It directs diners to join them at Surf Camp, the outdoor patio on top of Nick Badovinus’s East Quarter (has that neighborhood name taken off yet?) restaurants Brass Ram and National Anthem, instead. It reopens on Wednesday, March 27.

Desert Racer opened in December 2019, just before Badovinus closed Off-Site Kitchen at Trinity Groves and moved its famous burger to Desert Racer’s menu along with an array of Tex-Mex dishes and margaritas. It lasted two months before COVID shut it down, only to return, along with all of his other restaurants, in May 2020. The space was positioned to be an excellent option during the height of the COVID pandemic, with a massive 8,000-square-foot patio. “Whatever comes out for the restaurant business on the back side of it is going to be completely different from what it was before,” Badovinus told D magazine. And that was true; his more expensive restaurants appear to be flourishing and most of his fast casual spots, from pizza to burgers to Tex-Mex patios, have vanished.

That’s got to say something about hospitality in Dallas, but we’re still parsing what.

Rosewood Mansion gets a new chef

There’s a new top dog in the kitchen at the Mansion. Charles Olalia joins as executive chef, leaving a position as culinary director of Makeready Experience, a group that manages independent hotels and restaurants across the country, including the Adolphus and its associated restaurants and bars in Dallas. He began his career at Ritz Carlton, Half Moon Bay and has worked at Restaurant Guy Savoy in Caesar’s Place, the French Laundry, and now-closed Coi. Olalia is Filipino and trained in French culinary skills, and has added a few dishes to the menu, including pate en croute, ahi tuna crudo, and lobster thermador. If it’s been a minute since you lunched at the Mansion or hit the bar, perhaps it’s time to return.

Bonton Farms gets a million bucks from MacKenzie Scott

Yeah, you read that correctly. The urban farm that supplies many of your favorite restaurants with food and is helping to fill the void in the food desert of South Dallas was given one of MacKenzie Scott’s million-dollar donations, the Associated Press reports. Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has been slowly giving away her estimated $40 billion fortune and opened donations to applicants for the first time with this round. Bonton Farms was one of 361 organizations to get some of the $640 million Scott donated. Scott’s donations come with no strings or directions and are for the organizations to use as they see fit.

Martin’s Wine Bistro reopens in Old East Dallas

We love it: St. Martin’s Wine Bistro has reopened on 4223 Bryan Street. The piano players, wine, and highly specific vibes are back. The Greenville Ave. location closed in May 2023 after 46 years in business. Owner Mohsen Heidari gave the restaurant to his sons, Pasha and Sina, who also run Bowen House, Las Palmas Tex-Mex, Mike’s Gemini Twin Lounge, and the pair recently took over Urbano Cafe, CultureMap Dallas reports. They have partnered with their uncle, Omid Haftlang, who runs the day-to-day.

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The 15 Essential Tex-Mex Restaurants in Dallas

No matter the time of year, there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of queso and a frosty frozen margarita. Tex-Mex is a Dallas tradition that dates back decades, where restaurants that have stood the test of time serving classic dishes alongside beloved newcomers.Looking for the city’s finest fajitas, a cheesy enchilada plate, or some excellent crunchy tacos? Head to one of these essential Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas....

No matter the time of year, there’s nothing more comforting than a big bowl of queso and a frosty frozen margarita. Tex-Mex is a Dallas tradition that dates back decades, where restaurants that have stood the test of time serving classic dishes alongside beloved newcomers.

Looking for the city’s finest fajitas, a cheesy enchilada plate, or some excellent crunchy tacos? Head to one of these essential Tex-Mex restaurants in Dallas.

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Want to push the boundaries of typical Tex-Mex? Then you want this restaurant in Farmers Branch. Head that way for ribeye chicarron, shrimp aguachile, pozole verde, pork belly enchiladas, rainbow trout al pastor, and other innovative dishes. It also has a lot of the classics if that’s more your bag.

Everything at this spot is great, including the massive patio, but for the love of all things Tex-Mex please order the Mexican pizza at least once. Warning: you’ll never be able to enjoy Taco Bell’s version again.

After a huge fire shut Casita down during the pandemic, it has been renovated and is open again with a completely new look. It’s chips and salsa earn rave reviews, and the Mexican Flag enchilada plate never misses.

Tacos? Check. Pan fried tacos? Check check. Frito tamale pie? Yes! Flautas and chile relleno and a gordita? All the classics are here. Plus a few options from New Mexico and a Texas-style, bacon-wrapped quail.

Stop in for nachos, a giant assortment of taco plates, and a more expansive dessert menu than every other spot in town combined.

Tex-Mex comes to Lake Highlands at this neighborhood spot owned by the McBride Family. Go for a family favorite plate for a combination of enchiladas and tacos in a wide variety of sauces and types of meat. The fajitas are also a great order.

Open since 1981, this Oak Lawn eatery touts former presidents, Dallas Cowboys players, and celebrities among its biggest fans. It’s since moved to Lemmon Avenue, where the brisket enchiladas and chile rellenos are as perfect as they’ve always been.

This Maple Avenue staple has been slinging Tex-Mex eats for more than two decades and, in that time, has earned a devoted legion of fans. Brisket-stuffed chile rellenos, chicken mole, and combo plates like Anita’s Plate (soft taco, cheese enchilada, beef taco) await.

One of DFW’s favorite Tex-Mex destinations, E Bar boasts consistently enjoyable renditions of beloved dishes, ranging from breakfast options like huevos con chorizo to dinner plates loaded with tacos de carnitas, cheese enchiladas, and crispy flautas.

For a tray loaded with sharable nachos, an array of tacos, and an even bigger array of tequila options, its tough to do better than this Katy Trail spot. They also do brunch, so stop in early and grab breakfast tacos and churro french toast.

The spirit of Dallas and 21st-century Mexican food are what this Uptown restaurante celebrates. Taste it in the cheesy quesadillas and the Pizza Vaquero, which puts the Mexican pizza to shame. It’s happy hour here every day from 2 to 6 p.m., so order a martini served Mexican style (with tequila) and celebrate.

If an expansive Tex-Mex menu is what you seek, this is the place. Everything under the sun seems to be available in a real “I want it, I got it” moment. From a ritzy (and pricey) dish of scallops with lobster rice and morita salsa to an array of Mexican pizzas, this place leans heavily on Acapulco-style dishes with a heavy seafood bent and strong Americanized options.

Classic Tex-Mex is what one of Fort Worth’s oldest restaurants built its name on. The limited menu offers chicken and beef fajitas, a family-style enchilada meal, and simple nachos. Scarf them all down in the restaurant’s gorgeous, fountain-filled courtyard and pretend you’re south of the border.

Vegans and carnivores will find plenty to love at this 100 percent vegan Mexican eatery. Enjoy tacos, tortas, burritos, tamales, and enchiladas, all of which feature veggie-based fillings that are definitely delicious. Grab a concha or other tasty pastry from the case on your way out.

This Oak Cliff establishment focuses on Northern Mexican cuisine, with plenty of Tex-Mex influence. Find perfectly grilled fajitas on housemade tortillas, tacos stuffed with tender cabrito braised in salsa de tomate, and delicious tortas.

Want to push the boundaries of typical Tex-Mex? Then you want this restaurant in Farmers Branch. Head that way for ribeye chicarron, shrimp aguachile, pozole verde, pork belly enchiladas, rainbow trout al pastor, and other innovative dishes. It also has a lot of the classics if that’s more your bag.

Everything at this spot is great, including the massive patio, but for the love of all things Tex-Mex please order the Mexican pizza at least once. Warning: you’ll never be able to enjoy Taco Bell’s version again.

After a huge fire shut Casita down during the pandemic, it has been renovated and is open again with a completely new look. It’s chips and salsa earn rave reviews, and the Mexican Flag enchilada plate never misses.

Tacos? Check. Pan fried tacos? Check check. Frito tamale pie? Yes! Flautas and chile relleno and a gordita? All the classics are here. Plus a few options from New Mexico and a Texas-style, bacon-wrapped quail.

Stop in for nachos, a giant assortment of taco plates, and a more expansive dessert menu than every other spot in town combined.

Tex-Mex comes to Lake Highlands at this neighborhood spot owned by the McBride Family. Go for a family favorite plate for a combination of enchiladas and tacos in a wide variety of sauces and types of meat. The fajitas are also a great order.

Open since 1981, this Oak Lawn eatery touts former presidents, Dallas Cowboys players, and celebrities among its biggest fans. It’s since moved to Lemmon Avenue, where the brisket enchiladas and chile rellenos are as perfect as they’ve always been.

This Maple Avenue staple has been slinging Tex-Mex eats for more than two decades and, in that time, has earned a devoted legion of fans. Brisket-stuffed chile rellenos, chicken mole, and combo plates like Anita’s Plate (soft taco, cheese enchilada, beef taco) await.

One of DFW’s favorite Tex-Mex destinations, E Bar boasts consistently enjoyable renditions of beloved dishes, ranging from breakfast options like huevos con chorizo to dinner plates loaded with tacos de carnitas, cheese enchiladas, and crispy flautas.

For a tray loaded with sharable nachos, an array of tacos, and an even bigger array of tequila options, its tough to do better than this Katy Trail spot. They also do brunch, so stop in early and grab breakfast tacos and churro french toast.

The spirit of Dallas and 21st-century Mexican food are what this Uptown restaurante celebrates. Taste it in the cheesy quesadillas and the Pizza Vaquero, which puts the Mexican pizza to shame. It’s happy hour here every day from 2 to 6 p.m., so order a martini served Mexican style (with tequila) and celebrate.

If an expansive Tex-Mex menu is what you seek, this is the place. Everything under the sun seems to be available in a real “I want it, I got it” moment. From a ritzy (and pricey) dish of scallops with lobster rice and morita salsa to an array of Mexican pizzas, this place leans heavily on Acapulco-style dishes with a heavy seafood bent and strong Americanized options.

Classic Tex-Mex is what one of Fort Worth’s oldest restaurants built its name on. The limited menu offers chicken and beef fajitas, a family-style enchilada meal, and simple nachos. Scarf them all down in the restaurant’s gorgeous, fountain-filled courtyard and pretend you’re south of the border.

Vegans and carnivores will find plenty to love at this 100 percent vegan Mexican eatery. Enjoy tacos, tortas, burritos, tamales, and enchiladas, all of which feature veggie-based fillings that are definitely delicious. Grab a concha or other tasty pastry from the case on your way out.

This Oak Cliff establishment focuses on Northern Mexican cuisine, with plenty of Tex-Mex influence. Find perfectly grilled fajitas on housemade tortillas, tacos stuffed with tender cabrito braised in salsa de tomate, and delicious tortas.

Which NCAA Tournament games are coming to Dallas and how to get tickets

The first two rounds of the tournament are in the books, and it didn’t go well for local teams: Baylor, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and TCU were all sent home.But one Texas team, No. 1 seed Houston, is headed to Dallas after knocking off Texas A&M in a thriller on Sunday night.Houston will take on Duke in the Round of 16 a...

The first two rounds of the tournament are in the books, and it didn’t go well for local teams: Baylor, Texas, Texas A&M, Texas Tech and TCU were all sent home.

But one Texas team, No. 1 seed Houston, is headed to Dallas after knocking off Texas A&M in a thriller on Sunday night.

Houston will take on Duke in the Round of 16 at American Airlines Center on Friday.

The other Sweet 16 game features No. 2 Marquette vs. No. 11 NC State.

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Read more about the games and how to get tickets below.

When are the Dallas NCAA games?

Friday

(2) Marquette vs. (11) NC State, 6 p.m.

(1) Houston vs. (4) Duke, 8:30 p.m.

Sunday

TBD

How to get tickets

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster, as well as resale sites.

How they got to Dallas

First round

Matchup
(1) Houston defeated (16) Longwood, 86-46
(2) Marquette defeated (15) Western Kentucky, 87-69
(4) Duke defeated (13) Vermont, 64-47
(11) NC State defeated (6) Texas Tech, 80-67

Second round

Matchup
(1) Houston defeated (9) Texas A&M, 100-95 (OT)
(2) Marquette defeated (10) Colorado, 81-77
(4) Duke defeated (12) James Madison, 93-55
(11) NC State defeated (14) Oakland, 79-73

How to watch

Every game of the men’s tournament will be aired — here is a schedule that will be updated with matchups — either on CBS, TBS, TNT or TruTV and their digital platforms, including Paramount+. TBS will handle the Final Four and national title game this year.

The NCAA is streaming games via its March Madness Live option.

See the tournament schedule for area teams below.

The moon will throw some serious shade toward the sun on April 8. Here is your eclipse travel guide!

A major increase in traffic is expected as Texans and visitors across the state travel to witness the rare total solar eclipse on April 8.Texas will be center stage for this rare event. It will be the first total solar eclipse over Texas since 1878, and the last total eclipse viewable from the U.S. until 2045, scientists say.According to TxDOT, with 480 miles of Texas within the path of totality, there could be heavy traffic before, during a...

A major increase in traffic is expected as Texans and visitors across the state travel to witness the rare total solar eclipse on April 8.

Texas will be center stage for this rare event. It will be the first total solar eclipse over Texas since 1878, and the last total eclipse viewable from the U.S. until 2045, scientists say.

According to TxDOT, with 480 miles of Texas within the path of totality, there could be heavy traffic before, during and after the event. Multiple state agencies are working together to prepare for emergency response and increased traffic.

“Many Texans will be able to see a total solar eclipse from their backyards,” said Matthew Heinze, TxDOT emergency management coordinator. “And residents of neighboring states and other counties will travel here to see it, resulting in additional vehicles on state roads. Projections say there could be up to a million people who travel to, through and within Texas to get to the path of totality to see the eclipse.”

TxDOT says they have been planning a statewide operation for two years to ensure traffic flows as smoothly and safely as possible.

Here's how you can help prepare.

What can you do to be ready for the solar eclipse?

What time will the 2024 eclipse happen?

According to NASA, the path of the eclipse continues from Mexico, entering the United States in Texas, and traveling through Oklahoma, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Small parts of Tennessee and Michigan will also experience the total solar eclipse

Several Texas cities will be in the path of totality, including Dallas, most of Fort Worth, Waco, Temple, most of Austin and parts of San Antonio. Denton is outside the path of totality.

In Dallas, the moon will begin to cover the sun around 12:23 p.m., with totality beginning around 1:40 p.m. and ending just under 4 minutes later. The moon will then move away from the sun, with the spectacle ending around 3:02 p.m. Exact timing will depend on location in the metroplex.

For information on travel plans, visit Travel Texas.

Things to do in DFW this weekend: Watch the Stars' playoff push, get nostalgic with The Rocket Summer and hope for a USMNT-El Tri final

High-stakes hockey games, throwback concerts in Deep Ellum and an international soccer tournament? It's looking like a busy weekend in North Texas.DALLAS — Spring has officially sprung!(Well, astronomically if not meteorologically, anyway.)That means it's officially the season of change. With flowers in blooming, trees becoming more green and days getting longer, it's per...

High-stakes hockey games, throwback concerts in Deep Ellum and an international soccer tournament? It's looking like a busy weekend in North Texas.

DALLAS — Spring has officially sprung!

(Well, astronomically if not meteorologically, anyway.)

That means it's officially the season of change. With flowers in blooming, trees becoming more green and days getting longer, it's perhaps time to embrace a new you, too!

Want to start this weekend? If you're looking to get off the couch and into all that North Texas has to offer, you have plenty of options for doing so these next few days.

Whether you're looking to take in a big sports match, check out some music, laugh at a comedian, take in a circus or... well, lots of things... we've provided you the following rundown of top area event options to look into below.

Friday (March 22)

Only a few weeks remain in the NHL season, and the Dallas Stars are in third place the Central Division, sitting in solid position to make a push in the playoffs. This contest will find the bois in Victory Green™ taking on Sidney Crosby and the Pens – a team that’s maybe not having the best of seasons, either on or off the ice. Still, Crosby is one of the NHL’s all-time greats, and the chance to see him in person – and with the Stars needing every last win they can get at this point to improve their playoff seeding, no less – is always a worthwhile endeavor. Hence way tickets are hard to come by, starting at $70 a head. – Pete Freedman

More Friday events:

Saturday (March 23)

The North Texas-based multi-instrumentalist and pop-rocker Bryce Avary is coming home! He’s ending his month-long national tour that’s celebrating the 20-year anniversary of his debut “Calendar Days” LP with a show a Trees, one of the Deep Ellum venues where he cut his teeth as a performer. This show will find Avary offering up two distinct Rocket Summer sets – one in which he performs the entirety of “Calendar Days” from start to finish, and then another set that will feature songs from across his seven other albums of hook-filled bops. Tickets star at $25. – Pete Freedman

More Saturday events:

Sunday (March 24)

From 41 Concacaf nations down to the final four: United States, Mexico, Panama and Jamaica will duke it out at AT&T Stadium this weekend for the Concacaf Nations League Finals trophy. This is the third iteration of the tournament, which started in 2019-20 and was held again in 2022-23. The United States is the two-time defending champion. Following Thursday’s semifinal games featuring USA vs. Jamaica and Panama vs. Mexico, Sunday’s slate will allow attendees to watch the third-place match at 5 p.m. before an 8:15 p.m. finals matchup. Could this be the latest in a long line of thrilling contests between the USMNT and El Tri? Tickets start at $42 and head up from there. – Paul Livengood

More Sunday events:

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