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Lauren Drewes Daniels<\/p>\n
As we wrap up the year, we\u2019re taking the time to reminisce by walking down the memory lane of our greatest stories of the year. Or at least the ones our readers seemed to enjoy reading. <\/p>\n
There were plenty of wild, hilarious, and in some cases truly bizarre stories that unfolded in North Texas in 2025. Social media troublemakers were pissing on everything<\/a>, RoboCop stepped into the Dallas City Hall demolition debate<\/a>, and we learned that the state\u2019s most popular fetish is cuckolding<\/a>. Not exactly a quiet year. <\/p>\n There were truly many good moments, and with the rapid pace of the news cycle these days, we couldn\u2019t possibly remember them all off hand. So, instead, we ran the numbers to see which stories resonated most with our readers. Below are headlines about venue openings, social media\u2019s fascination with Harry Hines Boulevard, hiking and swingers clubs \u2014 noticing a trend here? <\/p>\n In 2026, we\u2019re looking forward to an equally riotous year, and we\u2019re excited to have you with us for the ride. Here are the most-read culture stories of 2025:\u00a0<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t\tDallas, make your New Year\u2019s Resolution Count!\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWe\u2019re $13,000 away from our End-of-Year campaign goal, with just a five days left! We\u2019re ready to deliver \u2014 but we need the resources to do it right. If Dallas Observer matters to you, please contribute today to help us expand our current events coverage when it\u2019s needed most.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n 10. 6 North Texas Suburbs Make Top 10 List of Best Places to Move in Texas<\/strong><\/p>\n Can you blame anyone for wanting to be within driving distance of Big D? We can\u2019t. The suburbs are<\/a> like a cheat code for anyone moving to North Texas who wants modern big city amenities with the proximity to megachurches.<\/p>\n 9. The New Universal Studios Park in Frisco Has a Name and a Projected Opening Date<\/strong><\/p>\n Many people have read about the story that unveiled the self-descriptive name, Universal Kids Resort, which is set to open sometime in 2026.\u00a0You can check out the park\u2019s newly released map, which includes rides inspired by kids\u2019 favorites like Shrek and SpongeBob,\u00a0right here<\/a>. <\/p>\n 8. Best Things To Do in Dallas This Week<\/strong><\/p>\n This rotating list of events<\/a> is updated each week, and it\u2019s a crowd-pleaser. Museum exhibitions, concerts, family-friendly events \u2014 there\u2019s something for everyone here. Check in every Monday to see what\u2019s going on in Big D for the week. And if you\u2019re trying to have fun for free, make sure to bookmark our separate list of free things to do on the weekends<\/a>. <\/p>\n Most born-and-raised Dallasites generally avoid Harry Hines. However, this year, the internet was entralled when TikTok and YouTube were flooded with videos highlighting the street\u2019s notorious reputation<\/a> for nefariousness.\u00a0<\/p>\n 6.\u00a0 Dallas, You\u2019ve Got a Big Little Canyon in Your Backyard. Get There.<\/strong><\/p>\n We may be landlocked and flat, but we do have a canyon\u2026 hours away. As the headline suggests, get there and use our guide when you arrive<\/a>.\u00a0Great shopping, coffee shops and luxury cabins await. Oh, and some breathtaking views or whatever. <\/p>\n 5. Sharing is Caring: These Are the Sexiest Spots for Swingers in Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n For the land of Baptist megachurches, we sure have a lot of places for swingers. And apparently, a lot of people who want to know where to find said swingers, too. But we\u2019re not here to judge, we\u2019re only here to connect you to the perfect spot<\/a> to meet your husband\u2019s dream man.\u00a0<\/p>\n 4. New North Texas Indoor Water Park Could Be One of the Largest in US<\/strong><\/p>\n Kalahari Resorts & Conventions must have read our best suburbs to move to story, because the resort group picked Allen as the spot for their next waterpark. Don\u2019t get too excited, though, because it\u2019s estimated to be completed in 2030.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n 3. Don\u2019t Forget That the Worst Superhero Movie Ever Was Shot in Dallas<\/strong><\/p>\n George Clooney wishes you would forget Batman & Robin. But we won\u2019t ever let that happen<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n