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Grand Opening: NEW Academy Sports + Outdoors in Rockwall

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July 7, 2017 By Autumn Rose Reo 115 Comments

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Whether you’re headed to the lake, the driving range, the gym, or just the backyard, you’ll find what everyone needs at NEW Academy Sports + Outdoors in Rockwall, Texas! 

Thanks to Academy Sports + Outdoors for getting families active and sponsoring this incredible giveaway! 

Do you or someone in your family: 

  • Hunt 
  • Fish
  • Enjoy being in the water
  • Play golf or tennis
  • Go camping
  • Enjoy grilling 
  • Go running
  • Play sports 
  • Love the cowboys
  • Wear sunglasses?

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Well I could have just kept going…but I think you get my drift! With 100 stores now in Texas, Academy knows when it comes to families being active and enjoying the outdoors, no one gets you geared up like Academy Sports + Outdoors. This Friday, July 7 you’re invited to join in all the fun with some amazing deals and some even more amazing giveaways! (But if you can’t make it in store on Friday, join us here to get your own sneak peek from your computer/smartphone and we’ll show you!) 

Academy Sports + Outdoors is already known as your resource for everything your need on sports + outdoors, but during this special grand opening weekend in Rockwall, you’ll find some big buys just like this ECOXGEAR waterproof portable speaker (that charges everything but your car! LOL!) Just check out that price. But of course, that’s not all…

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Got a fisherman or outdoorsman that needs to stay cool when he’s outdoors (my dad swears by Academy’s exclusive Magellan shirts). Buy one, get one 50% off!

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We couldn’t live without our portable chairs for hanging out with friends, festivals, concerts and just hanging by the pool? Less than $5 for one and available in every color of the rainbow! 

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But it’s not just the best buys that make Academy THE destination for everything sports + outdoors, but also the opportunity to get everything you need whether you’re an amateur or a professional in one place. Plus you can get hands on the equipment you’d be buying! With so many golf courses in Rockwall, they make it easy to get in and out on the course in no time at all! And that’s just for starters! 

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I can’t believe we’re already talking back to school (we’re halfway there) but for those of us with kids in sports like baseball or are gearing up for two-a-days for football, Academy already has what you need. So beat the crowds and get what you need now! 

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Need a backpack? Of course you will! If they don’t have a backpack here you or kids want, they don’t make it! 

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Academy is always our go to for shoes! With a family of four, you can be buying a lot of shoes just to get you started for the new school year. Thankfully, Academy has tons of brands available for you to try on – and not just running shoes for the big kids. 

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I love Academy for its perfect prices for toddler shoes! They have great styles to fit your tod, but you can actually afford to keep up with those ever-changing sizes at prices that fit your budget and their feet! 

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But it’s not just the toddlers – I love to stock up on Sperrys for both my son and for my husband! We love the look and the style, so we know we can rely on Academy to have our favorite Sperry style without the crazy lines at the shoe store. 

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PRICE MATCH POLICY

Academy is so sure they’ll have the best price for what you’re looking for, if you find the same exact somewhere else (i.e. Amazon or another retailer) for a reduced priced, Academy will match it AND reduce it by 5% when you show them the ad or online price. Here’s the details on their best prices in Texas! 


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SHIP TO HOME

Is your shoe size out of stock? Don’t worry, the store will happily order it for you and have it shipped to your home, free of charge!  


In Texas grilling is always in season, but the summer time is prime time for bringing out the grill! Whether you’re smoking it, grilling it or looking to update the outdoor kitchen, Academy has a top-notch selections that you can buy now and be at home flipping burgers in no time at all! 

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Just check out the best buy deals for some sizzling prices on some of the best equipment! (I’ve my eye on this Academy exclusive brand Outdoor Gourmet Kamado Ceramic Charcoal Grill for less than $600!) 

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And of course, with a lake just steps away from the front door of the new Rockwall Academy store, you better bet water sports and fishing is front of mind. Whether you’re just throwing out the first catch with your kiddo or looking to invest in some serious rod and reel time, you can try out what you want at Academy. And with team members always available to help you, come loaded with questions for them to help you make your best buy of your own. Don’t forget to get your license here too! 

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Now are you ready for the YETI? Come out for the festivities starting Friday at 8 AM! 

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Friday, July 7 – Grand Opening Activities

FREE EXCLUSIVE ACADEMY T‑SHIRT

Event starting at 8am: First 250 customers will receive a free Academy t–shirt. Limit 1 t–shirt per person. Size selection and color vary.

YETI LINE UP AND WIN

Event starting at 8am: FREE YETI Rambler for the first 100 customers with a wristband. Two lucky customers will win a YETI Hopper Two 20!

BE A STAR PHOTO BOOTH AND SPIN TO WIN

  • $500 Academy gift card
  • Masterbuilt 40″ Electric Smoker (Valued at $299.99.)
  • Fitbit Blaze Fitness Watch
  • Pelican Premium Apex 100 Angler 10′ Kayak
  • Columbia® PFG Thermal Tote

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

  • FREE Jack Link’s jerky samples
  • Kids fish FREE in our Shakespeare catch tank from 10am – 4pm
  • Hourly $50 gift card giveaway from 1-3pm

Saturday, July 8 – Grand Opening Activities

FREE MYSTERY GIFT CARD

Event starting at 8am: Be one of the first 150 customers in line beginning at 8am to show that you like or follow Academy on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, YouTube, Instagram, or Snapchat and receive a FREE mystery gift card valued between $20 and $500. (ARV of all prizes is $4,870.)

KIDS FISH FREE, COURTESY OF SHAKESPEARE

Event starting at 10am: Make the catch! Kids fish FREE at our Shakespeare catch tank from 10 am-4 pm.

BE A STAR IN OUR PHOTO BOOTH AND SPIN TO WIN PRIZES

  • $500 Academy gift card
  • Masterbuilt 40″ Electric Smoker (Valued at $299.99.)
  • Fitbit Blaze Fitness Watch
  • Pelican Premium Apex 100 Angler 10′ Kayak
  • Columbia® PFG Thermal Tote

ADDITIONAL EVENTS

  • The Carhartt Experience and FREE gift with a $50 or more Carhartt merchandise purchase from 10am – 4pm
  • Try on adidas for a Chance to WIN
  • FREE Brooks gift with Brooks shoe purchase
  • FREE Spalding Shoot-to-WIN game
  • Try on SKECHERS for a Chance to WIN a $50 Academy gift card
  • FREE Wolverine Enter to WIN
  • Hourly $50 gift card giveaway from 1-3pm

Get all the details about the Rockwall Grand Opening Celebration this weekend here.

Academy Sports + Outdoors
920 Steger Towne Rd.
Rockwall, TX 75032

Enter to win a $100 Gift Card to Academy Sports + Outdoors!

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  1. Kayley says

    July 7, 2017 at 9:59 am

    I’d use it to get athletic wear.

    Reply
  2. Kimberly Munoz says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:30 am

    I’m once again on a mission so I need some new workout clothes and possibly shoes!

    Reply
  3. Randi says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:59 am

    I’d buy soccer gear … my kids go through shoes SO fast!

    Reply
  4. Alice Chase says

    July 7, 2017 at 1:08 pm

    I would buy new athletic clothes or swimsuits! I always tell people that Academy is a hidden gem for swimwear- great prices and great fit.

    Reply
  5. Felina P says

    July 7, 2017 at 1:47 pm

    Would probably get the hubby new athletic shoes.

    Reply
  6. Nate B says

    July 7, 2017 at 2:14 pm

    Some frisbees and a new softball glove!

    Reply
  7. Janice Harris says

    July 7, 2017 at 3:51 pm

    I would but Yeti products

    Reply
  8. Liz N says

    July 7, 2017 at 3:54 pm

    I’d get goggles and a fitness tracker – going to take up swimming laps!

    Reply
  9. marie says

    July 7, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    I definitely want to get a Yeti cooler!

    Reply
  10. carol clark says

    July 7, 2017 at 6:22 pm

    id buy some fishing poles for my son and i for the lake down the road

    Reply
  11. HAZELL PEREZ says

    July 7, 2017 at 6:57 pm

    I would love to buy some soccer shoes for my son and a backpack, he would be thrilled. Thanks for the chance, very generous.

    Reply
  12. Tandi Cortez says

    July 7, 2017 at 9:50 pm

    I would buy new shoes for my kids! 🙂

    Reply
  13. Jessica Mcfarlin says

    July 7, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    I would buy a Yeti cooler or a hammock!

    Reply
  14. Lily says

    July 8, 2017 at 3:53 pm

    I’d get a new hammock!

    Reply
  15. Latanya says

    July 8, 2017 at 9:29 pm

    EASTON Adults’ Power Brigade Z-CORE Baseball Bat -3

    Reply
  16. Tim says

    July 8, 2017 at 9:43 pm

    I would buy some sleeping bags, primarily two smaller ones for our kids.

    Reply
  17. Vanessa says

    July 10, 2017 at 10:39 am

    I would purchase sports gear or shoes!

    Reply
  18. Gina M says

    July 10, 2017 at 2:51 pm

    I would love to buy my husband a tent so he can take our son camping.

    Thanks for the chance to win!
    wildorchid985 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  19. TColeman says

    July 11, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    This looks like such an amazing place. Finding gear can be so hard and they look like they have everything.

    Reply
  20. Liz Mays says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:42 pm

    I think this is going to be a really good spot for back to school gear. It looks like they have everything you’d need to summer activities too.

    Reply
  21. Dawn Lopez says

    July 12, 2017 at 2:34 am

    This store looks like they have so many things my son will be needing. I can’t believe all the great prices too! We were just noticing we need portable chairs and at that price we can’t go wrong.

    Reply
  22. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    July 12, 2017 at 3:31 am

    This is amazing! I love that they have great deals and a great selection of everything you need for outdoor activities! Awesome that they have fun event for the opening, too!

    Reply
  23. Dana Rodriguez says

    July 12, 2017 at 9:59 am

    I would get some shoes and workout clothing!

    Reply
  24. Elle says

    July 12, 2017 at 1:40 pm

    I would buy new athletic shoes.

    Reply
  25. wendy browne says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:16 am

    I would probably buy a pair of walking shoes.

    Reply
  26. Janet Woodling says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:41 pm

    I would use it toward a new grill or turkey fryer.

    Reply
  27. Kathleen Whitney says

    July 13, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    Actually I would gift it to my brother-in-law for Christmas. They do a lot of Outdoor Camping!

    Reply
  28. Mary Jacobowitz says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:55 pm

    I would get some running shoes.

    Reply
  29. Kristen Joiner says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:00 pm

    shoes, and a nice baseball glove so I can play catch with the kiddies.

    Reply
  30. Debbie B says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:01 pm

    i would buy shoes

    Reply
  31. Jennifer L says

    July 13, 2017 at 9:10 pm

    I would get tennis shoes

    Reply
  32. laura bernard says

    July 13, 2017 at 10:20 pm

    I would buy work out clothes!

    Reply
  33. Rust says

    July 14, 2017 at 6:06 am

    I would buy new Lodge camping cookware.

    Reply
  34. Cheryl Chervitz says

    July 14, 2017 at 6:56 am

    I would get some new shoes and some grilling equipment that I need.

    Reply
  35. Terry says

    July 15, 2017 at 12:00 am

    I would order my granddaughter soccer shoes.

    Reply
  36. Amy D says

    July 16, 2017 at 11:17 am

    We need a canopy for when we host guests for outdoor BBQs.

    Reply
  37. Susan Christy says

    July 16, 2017 at 12:21 pm

    I would buy some new shoes.

    Reply
  38. Jessica Allen says

    July 16, 2017 at 4:33 pm

    Awesome! I’d buy the kids new back to school backpacks and maybe a few gym outfits for myself!

    Reply
  39. Nickie says

    July 17, 2017 at 1:09 am

    I would buy my son shoes

    Reply
  40. Jeanna says

    July 17, 2017 at 10:37 am

    I would buy my son a new backpack and lunch box for school!

    Reply
  41. Evie B. says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:19 pm

    I would buy a couple new sports bras for myself and shorts for my husband,

    Reply
  42. Laurajj says

    July 17, 2017 at 2:47 pm

    I would love to buy a new pair of running shoes! Mine are getting older and not so comfortable anymore.

    Reply
  43. elizabeth miller says

    July 17, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    my 11 year old daughter takes Krav Maga and she could really use a new pair of boxing gloves as she just belted up to a higher level and now they need those,and a mouthpiece.

    Reply
  44. Jenny Scheldberg says

    July 17, 2017 at 6:30 pm

    I’d like some new comfy kicks for around work.

    Reply
  45. evans s says

    July 17, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    School clothes and sneakers for my kids

    Reply
  46. Nancy Bowers says

    July 17, 2017 at 6:43 pm

    I would get hunting stuff for my husband.

    Reply
  47. Ashley C says

    July 17, 2017 at 6:52 pm

    I’d use it towards fishing stuff!

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

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  48. Jill Rivera says

    July 17, 2017 at 6:59 pm

    I would purchase a good pair of running shoes. They seem to wear out.

    Reply
  49. Trixie Dotson says

    July 18, 2017 at 10:40 am

    We would buy some new fishing gear for the kids!

    Reply
  50. JR says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:25 am

    I would buy myself new running shoes and socks.

    Reply
  51. Kevin E says

    July 18, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I would buy some gold accessories for myself.

    Reply
  52. Peggy Johnson says

    July 18, 2017 at 12:40 pm

    I would buy a pair of running shoes

    Reply
  53. Lauryn R says

    July 18, 2017 at 2:46 pm

    I would use it towards some outdoor games for the whole family to play this summer! 🙂

    Reply
  54. deanna says

    July 18, 2017 at 4:58 pm

    I want to buy the Pelican Flow 106 10 ft 6 in Stand-Up Paddle Board.

    Reply
  55. Darcy Koch says

    July 18, 2017 at 9:11 pm

    I would buy kids’ shoes or workout clothes.

    Reply
  56. Sarah L says

    July 19, 2017 at 12:57 am

    I’ll get a swimsuit.
    Thanks for the contest.

    Reply
  57. Jessica W. says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:07 am

    I would put it towards a new elliptical machine.

    Reply
  58. Nicole Elliott says

    July 19, 2017 at 3:44 pm

    We love Academy! 🙂 I live just down the road from here, too, so it’s awesome they’re opening one in Rockwall! I’d love to use it to buy my hubby the YETI cooler he’s been drooling over 😉

    Reply
  59. Candace Miller says

    July 19, 2017 at 5:14 pm

    I would buy running shoes for my tween son.

    Reply
  60. Veronica L says

    July 19, 2017 at 7:47 pm

    With having four boys getting ready to head back to school, I would use it towards items for them

    Reply
  61. Belinda Burton says

    July 19, 2017 at 8:16 pm

    I would buy shoes and new soccer balls for my kids.

    Reply
  62. MaryAnn says

    July 19, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    I would buy camping items for my son to use on Boy Scouts.

    Reply
  63. Sonya Morris says

    July 19, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    I would buy running shoes or put it towards a tent!

    Reply
  64. Sara says

    July 20, 2017 at 1:55 pm

    I would buy camping chairs and athletic wear.

    Reply
  65. Billie Rowell says

    July 20, 2017 at 3:55 pm

    I would gift it to my son. He’s been wanting to buy a new pair of boots. Thanks for the chance to win.

    Reply
  66. Dawn Ganey says

    July 20, 2017 at 5:52 pm

    My son needs jeans & shoes.

    Reply
  67. latoya says

    July 20, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    My dad is a pe teacher, so I would probably buy him some new clothes and shoes for work.

    Reply
  68. Emily R. says

    July 21, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    I would use the Academy gift card to buy new school clothes & shoes for my sons. Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
  69. KENNETH OHL says

    July 21, 2017 at 3:46 pm

    I would love some golfing and softball gear

    Reply
  70. Christy Peeples DuBois says

    July 21, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    As much as I would love to have from there I already know I would get Nike tenny shoes. Thanks so much.

    Reply
  71. Barb Stewart says

    July 21, 2017 at 8:13 pm

    I would get some fishing supplies and equipment for my son and my hubby! They are always shopping at the one in our county!

    Reply
  72. Ada Miller says

    July 21, 2017 at 10:31 pm

    I would buy my boys some new clothes. We love academy sports and thankful we got one in our area last year.

    Reply
  73. Stephanie Gerardot says

    July 21, 2017 at 11:29 pm

    Back to school clothes!

    Reply
  74. allyson Tice says

    July 22, 2017 at 12:25 am

    i would use this to buy my kids school sneakers!

    Reply
  75. Shaun says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:41 am

    I would buy my daughter’s some shoes.

    Reply
  76. Robyn says

    July 22, 2017 at 8:19 am

    New shoes for the family!

    Reply
  77. Jenny Stanek says

    July 22, 2017 at 12:59 pm

    My sons have just started getting really into fishing so definitely it would be fishing related

    Reply
  78. Gabrielly says

    July 22, 2017 at 1:48 pm

    I would buy some clothes for me.

    Reply
  79. Jessica Peeling says

    July 22, 2017 at 7:52 pm

    Either clothes or a tent!!

    Reply
  80. Mary Cloud says

    July 23, 2017 at 1:49 pm

    I would use it to buy Back to School clothes for my kids

    Reply
  81. Sheila K. says

    July 23, 2017 at 10:14 pm

    I would buy some new shoes!

    Reply
  82. Donna L says

    July 23, 2017 at 10:33 pm

    I would purchase a new pair of New Balance athletic shoes.

    Reply
  83. Dana says

    July 24, 2017 at 11:40 am

    My kids sports equipment!

    Reply
  84. erica hall says

    July 24, 2017 at 3:37 pm

    New running shoes for the kids.

    Reply
  85. Meg says

    July 24, 2017 at 4:45 pm

    What an awesome prize, Mama Challenge! I would use it to buy my hubby a new pair of running shoes – he really deserves it!

    Reply
  86. Heather D says

    July 24, 2017 at 5:39 pm

    I would buy some stuff for my kids. They could always use shoes or would love some equipment.

    Reply
  87. Angela Adelman says

    July 24, 2017 at 5:43 pm

    Thank you so much for the chance to win this giveaway. Good luck to everyone.
    Your kindness means alot.

    Reply
  88. Leela says

    July 24, 2017 at 11:14 pm

    I would use it to buy some workout clothes.

    Reply
  89. Christina Graham says

    July 25, 2017 at 2:46 am

    I would use it to either get camping stuff or new cross trainers.

    Reply
  90. Marissa M says

    July 25, 2017 at 5:24 pm

    I would buy workout clothes!

    Reply
  91. Ashley B. says

    July 25, 2017 at 5:44 pm

    I’d buy my husband a new grill!

    Reply
  92. Michelle C says

    July 25, 2017 at 7:49 pm

    I would love Converse Women’s Chuck Taylor All-Star Shoreline Shoes!

    Reply
  93. Iliana R says

    July 25, 2017 at 8:47 pm

    I would buy baseball stuff for my boyfriend!

    Reply
  94. Kim Henrichs says

    July 26, 2017 at 8:06 am

    I would buy floats for the river.

    Reply
  95. cyndi br says

    July 26, 2017 at 3:07 pm

    I need a bike helmet and backpack

    Reply
  96. wen budro says

    July 27, 2017 at 7:15 am

    I would buy a pair of walking shoes for the summer and some hiking boots for the winter.

    Reply
  97. Tara Darity says

    July 27, 2017 at 9:43 am

    I would use it to get the kids some new clothes for school!!

    Reply
  98. Starla says

    July 27, 2017 at 8:19 pm

    Wow, such great products and I am loving all of the discounts. I recently started my fitness journey so I would use this to buy myself some new running shoes!

    Reply
  99. LeAnn Harbert says

    July 27, 2017 at 8:33 pm

    I’ll get my son some new shoes and shorts.

    Reply
  100. Grace says

    July 28, 2017 at 2:25 am

    I always need shoes! New running shoes for me & school shoes for the kids

    Reply
  101. Kris Mihalov says

    July 28, 2017 at 11:50 am

    I would buy camping items as we love to get away for the weekend

    Reply
  102. Taryn T says

    July 29, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Honestly, I do not know what I would buy, there are many more choices than I thought there would be. I could alway purchase new shoes for myself, or the kids, or even get my husband the smoker he wants, or save it for Christmas!

    Reply
  103. Melissa A. says

    July 29, 2017 at 1:17 pm

    I would buy shoes! They are so expensive!

    Reply
  104. Amanda lea says

    July 29, 2017 at 5:54 pm

    A hammock I have wanted one since we bought our house!!

    Reply
  105. brittany marie thompson says

    July 29, 2017 at 7:55 pm

    I WOULD BUY SOME NEW HIKING BOOTS WITH THIS GIFT CARD

    Reply
  106. Kelli says

    July 29, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Football gear for my son!

    Reply
  107. Christie Roberts says

    July 29, 2017 at 9:40 pm

    New tennis shoes!

    Reply
  108. Ellie Wright says

    July 29, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I would buy new baseball gloves for my two boys.

    Reply
  109. Lori Clark says

    July 30, 2017 at 5:09 pm

    I would get new winter coats for my kids it may seem soon but I know they will need them

    Reply
  110. jeremy mclaughlin says

    July 30, 2017 at 7:29 pm

    Would buy some shoes for my sons.

    Reply
  111. Natalie S says

    July 30, 2017 at 9:27 pm

    Would love some new outdoor camping chairs and some sports balls for my boys!

    Reply
  112. Angela says

    July 30, 2017 at 10:02 pm

    I would buy workout clothes for me. I normally wear my jeans and a t-shirt….

    Reply
  113. Breanna Pollard says

    July 31, 2017 at 4:49 pm

    I’D USE IT TO BUY TENNIS SHOES AND A YETI.

    Reply
  114. Amber Cheras says

    July 31, 2017 at 9:47 pm

    I would buy some new lawn chairs for a BBQ.

    Reply
  115. wendi says

    July 31, 2017 at 10:21 pm

    i would get some shoes for my son for school and maybe some cleats

    Reply

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Governor Abbott is making vouchers a priority, but Texans are pushing back. Lawmakers are feeling the heat from voters who refuse to let public schools be undermined.

📲 Take 1 minute to make your voice heard NOW!

📷Jackson and Taylor are 2 of the 5.5 million reasons why Texas must keep public dollars in public schools. I was a product of public schools and had an amazing experience in a rural community with some of the best teachers. Change needs to happen, but taking away resources like these from schools is not especially when they ste already underfunded and our teachers’ morale is at an all time low. Communities work better together not when you separate them further apart. 

#studentsrworthit
#txptarally25
❣️…Pressing pause (for while)… Forgot wha ❣️…Pressing pause (for while)…

Forgot what it feels like to RELAX? The Sanford House Inn & Spa is ready to help you “Leave Your Worries Behind” with packages to treat yourself (or someone else) this Valentine’s Day! 

You “Can’t Help Falling in Love” with multiple options including a Hot-Stone Massage, Facials, Spa Manicure + Pedicure, Blowouts, Foot Reflexology and even lunch (with wine!

Just take a look at my face - I was able to “turn it off” (for a little while) and when I left my dry winter skin was just glowing - plus I learned how to make it stay that way from my very  knowledgeable esthetician! 

If you haven’t tried this gem in the middle of Arlington, you’re missing out! The Spa is just part of experience with its 12-room Inn and acclaimed 506 Restaurant (don’t sleep on the brunch), @thesanfordhouse is your little piece of heaven in the middle of downtown!

Think it’s only a little dream? It will be if you don’t make an appointment or nudge your loved one this is what you NEED for Valentine’s Day! (But don’t worry you can still get a great experience anytime!)

Link is in my stories for full list of Valentine’s Day packages! 

📍506 N. Center Street, Arlington, Texas
(Less than 1 mile from @attstadium)

#valentines #dfw #ArlingtonTx #sanfordhouse
Texas Bucket List ✔️= Johnson City Lights Thi Texas Bucket List ✔️= Johnson City Lights

This is the last weekend of the “Christmas lights you can see from space” from the twinkliest town in Texas, @visitjctx!

You have until Sunday…and while you’re there you should hit up @halterranchtx, my other new favorite.

#gofredtx #fredericksburgtx @visitfredtx @visitfredericksburgtx
FLASH GIVEAWAY: Just because Santa’s left the st FLASH GIVEAWAY: Just because Santa’s left the station doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate a Classic Christmas (and we have the keys!)

@ClassicChristmas has been extended until Sunday, Jan. 5, so if you haven’t been enjoy this VIP experience with ice skating and snow tubing! 

Giveaway includes 4 Tickets to Classic Christmas + 4 Premium pass upgrades plus: 
🎟️ Exclusive Express Lane entry to popular activities 
🎟️ $10 merch credit at the Classic Christmas Gift Shop  
🎟️ Coca-Cola Beverage

To enter:   
⭐️ Like this post  
⭐️ Comment what’s your favorite Christmas song 
⭐️ Tag a friend who would love the chance to come
⭐️ Share this story as an extra chance to win!

The giveaway is open now through December 30 at 11:59 pm and you’ll have December 31 - January 5, 2025 to enjoy the fun! Winner will be contacted by DM so profile must be public.  (Giveaway is not associate with Instagram/META.) 

#classicchristmas #cocacola #Arlingtontx #ArlingtonTexas #cocacola @enchantdallas #dfw #dfwevents #mamachallenge #dfwinfluencer #dallasinfluencer
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW // Trinity Falls Tour of WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW // Trinity Falls Tour of Trees

 🎄 Tour of Trees at Trinity Falls in McKinney
 🗓️ Now through Dec. 15 (so hurry up!) 

Know what’s better than touring homes? Touring homes with beautifully decorated Christmas trees! 

@trinityfallstx has brought both worlds together by inviting the public to explore their model homes with professionally- styled trees by @absholidaydecor at the 5th Annual Tour of Trees. While you marvel at the homes and the trees, take your photos in front of the trees for a chance to win $500 Amazon gift card.  

TIP: Don’t miss the tree collaboration with #RHOD @dandrasimmons - it’s “beeutiful!” 🐝 

This event is FREE, but registration is required. (Link is in stories or DM “Tree” for the link.)

 #touroftrees #trinityfalls #trinityfallstx #mckinney #mckinneytx #mckinneytexas
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS - Dallas Zoo WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS - Dallas Zoo Lights

🌲 Dallas Zoo
🗓️ Now - January 4 

Wonder what the @dallaszoo is like after dark? Once Upon a Wild Light comes alive with more than two million lights, 5:30 pm - 9 pm each night through January (so you can do this one with your family during the holiday break!) 

While many of the animals sleep, DinoLumia and DinoVision: a Jurassic adventure comes out to play, along with tons of holiday light photo opps and winter fun experiences. Enjoy catching up through self-guided, self-paced walk-through and spend time together while taking photos, which is ideal if you don’t like the holiday overload! And don’t sleep on Santa here, as he has a certain twinkle in his eye the kids always seem to like to catch up with (mom was even able to get a shot.) 

And for the even bigger kids over 21, Dallas Zoo: After Dark, goes wild on Thursday, Dec. 12, 6-9 PM with eats, treats and holiday drinks,live music, and games and other ways to get you in the holiday spirit! 

 @DallasZoo @ReliantEnergy #dallas #dallasholiday #dfwevents #dallaszoolights #holidays #zoo #dallastexas #mamachallenge
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Classic Ch WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Classic Christmas 

🌲 Coca Cola Classic Christmas - Choctaw Stadium in Arlington  
🗓️ Now through Dec. 29

Growing up @cocacola made the holidays magic, so when Coca Cola Classic rolled down the road, we had to go peek! Partnering with @enchantchristmas, the experience is part lights, part photo opps and for my kids mostly FOOD and overall a lot of fun - all washed down with (of course, a Coca Cola!) 

What was also great was a little walk through memory lane with Coke Christmas moments throughout the years - cue the polar bears and 18 wheeler!

Experience: 
🎅Market Square (definitely hit up the t-shirts - reading each one is half the fun)
🎅 Snow Tubing (always our favorite)Ice Skating (truth: we don’t skate, but it’s perfect people watching) 
🎅 Interactive Light up Dance Floor
🎅 @cinemark Theatre with holiday movies 
🎅 Coca-Cola Lounge - 21+ Cocktail experience (looked great to go with the girls)
🎅 Santa Landing

And of course, the Eatery! Eyes (and mouths) got big here with featured food from State Fair of Tex winners like The Drowning Tacos (SO GOOD we then ordered the Birria Tacos, too all cooked onsite and with all the sauce!) 

It’s the real thing!

#ClassicChristmas #ChoctawStadium #ArlingtonTx #CocaCola #Dallas #DFWEvents #DFWHoliday #DFWInfluencers
WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Prairie Li WHERE TO CHRISTMAS IN DFW WITH TEENS // Prairie Lights

🎄 Prairie Lights, Lynn Creek Park in Grand Prairie 
🗓️ Now through Dec. 31 (NYE) at 6 pm 

Christmas wouldn’t be Christmas without @prairielights- with a packed car with blankets, Santa hats, hot cocoa and coffee, and blasting holiday music while we sing them even louder.  

A stunning two-mile drive through light park complete with a midway stop - The Holiday Village with carnival rides, amazing bites (corndogs, funnel cakes and more, oh my!) And this year we were surprised with a new light tunnel, reimagined walk-through forest and new displays, great photo opps, gifts, visit with Santa, a lighted strollable forest.  It’s perfectly timed for food, fun and a little time on foot! 

PRO TIP: Go early, get tickets in advance and spring for the fast pass on the weekends and prime holiday times. And enjoy it and don’t try to rush it - enjoy it! That includes entry and the experience (so bathroom before you go, but thankfully there’s one at The Holiday Village and you get the corn dog.) 

#GoGrandGP @grandfungp #GrandFunGP #dfwinfluencer #Dallas #grandprairie #prairielights #dfw
Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there Mariah may be singing “it’s time,” but there are still some ways to give a little love to Thanksgiving with a little DIY (hello old pumpkins!) from Mama Challenge! 

So excited to see my friends over at Good Day Fox 4 today for this fun segment!
Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 # Peardon My Reach - this one’s on repeat. 🍐 
#nationalcoffeeday 

#cinncinati #kentucky #newport #coffee #fall
Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebr Arlington makes Taco Tuesday even better by celebrating all month long with its #SaveTheTacos campaign, now - September 30.

Try and vote for “Best Taco in Arlington” from 12 participants:

🌮 Fiesta Fusion Shrimp Taco at Boiling Tails Co.

🌮 The Hunter Taco at Cut & Bourbon

🌮 El Jefe at Grounds and Gold
 
🌮 Jamaican Me Crazy at M’Jays House of Smoke

🌮 Champiqueso at Papaya Mexican Grill

🌮 What the Falafel at Prince Lebanese Grill

🌮 He’s Just a Po Boy at R Bar and Grill 

🌮 Celestial Pork Belly Taco at Rocketbelly
 
🌮 House Special Barbacoa at Tic-Taco
 
🌮 The Chicken of Wall “Street” at TJ’s Catfish & Wings & BBQ

🌮 Baja Shrimp Taco with Mango Salsa at Tom’s Burgers & Grill
 
🌮 Wanna Taco ‘Bout It at Zack’s Bistro

We can tell you which one is our favorite, but take away all the fun to find your favorite! 

(Link to Vote in Stories!)

#ArlingtonTX #TacoTuesday #SavetheTacos
Always great to see a few guys who work together l Always great to see a few guys who work together like each other, too.

It’s even better when they’re Texas Rangers and  we’re celebrating Hall of Famer Adrían Beltré!
And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and And just like that…11th grade and 7th grade (and then they drove off!)
Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind e Follow the “red light” to this one-of-a-kind experience in DFW. 🚨 

Named after Bangkok’s legendary road of entertainment of all kinds (Sukhumvit Soi 11), it seems fitting this newly imagined destination would find its home in Arlington’s Entertainment District. Anchoring the NEW @loewsarlington, @soycowboytx (also from @bbbutchers / @berghospitality) recently swung open the curtain this summer with an opening that made heads turn at every corner of this 12,000 sq. ft. of sexy space - with 3 unique bars, patio, viewable kitchen and dining room. 

To call it a “Pan Asian restaurant” doesn’t do it justice with its rich menu of fresh sushi, dim sum, caviar, truffle, lobster, waygu (all things you don’t find in the home of the margarita machine and ballpark nachos.) And if you’re looking for entertainment, just take a peek into the expansive kitchen and watch your rolls or omakase be made. The cocktail menu is just as extravagant with everything from mezcal to Japanese whisky, you’re eyes will be just as happy as your lips upon your first sip. 

While we experienced live music, fashion show and more as part of the opening, the cool smoke installation and the people-watching is definitely just part of the menu at Soy Cowboy you’ll have to explore. 

Food Nerd Note: SoyCowboy is on the upcoming @dfwrestaurantweek menu for just $39, so it’s a steal to take your own trip on a budget. (Make your reservation.)

Chon mean (or what we hope is Cheers in in Thai!)
NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 ( NEWS ALERT: Dallas Food Nerd is now on TV! 📺 
(Well today at least.)

Normally we’re always behind the smartphone camera, today we stepped out in front of the TV screen! The lovely folks at the new morning show Morning on Merit Street @morningonmeritstreet invited DFN for a little “roundtable” discussion about dining trends with our own Food Nerd @autumnreo / @mamachallenge and Bill Trevino of @craftandvinerestaurant CraftandVine along with hosts @dominiquesachse and @fanchonstinger for a little dishin’ on dining!

(If you’re able to take a look online, keep watching to see our new friend Pearl 🐶 and friends from @sweetpearlsicecream share their incredibly sweet story with @hungreehannah!) 

✔️ And just like we shared on the show, we want to know what you think! What do you think about Table Limits on reservations? Yes restaurants should have them or no way?
Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grad Round #2: Now he’s off for CIT at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce! It’s hard to separate them, but we’re excited he’s so happy to be ready for this adventure!
July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the n July 4th kicked a week early! 🎆 Love when the neighborhood shines!
Left my heart at PK! It’s Jackson’s last year Left my heart at PK! It’s Jackson’s last year as a camper at YMCA Camp Grady Spruce and his birthday this week! His view: right center with Hell’s Gate. These are the memories!
Today was a “Good Day in Arlington!” with the Today was a “Good Day in Arlington!” with the Topping Off of One Rangers Way! Nice to be able to put our mark on it! Great job to The Cordish Companies team and Texas Rangers! 

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