Whether your child dreams of scoring goals, stitching runway looks, building cyber defenses, or experimenting in a lab, Texas Woman’s University’s 2025 summer camps offer something for everyone — from preschoolers to college-bound teens.

With more than 25 camp sessions offered across June and July, TWU’s Denton campus will transform into a hub of creativity, discovery and play. Camp themes range from sports, esports, and fashion, to nutrition, literacy, STEM, cybersecurity, and speech-language development — making it easy for families to find the perfect fit.

Whether you're raising a future coder, fashionista, athlete or scientist, TWU’s summer offerings aim to inspire confidence, foster friendships, and support skill-building in a safe and inclusive environment.

Camp highlights include:

• Sports Camps - Score big this summer with TWU Athletics! Kids and teens can sharpen skills in basketball, softball, soccer, gymnastics, and esports — all led by expert coaches and staff.
• STEMM Camp - Science meets medicine in this exciting camp for teens! Dive into biology, medical case studies, and lab activities that make science come to life. Two sessions available.
• ChemCamp - Explore green chemistry, solar cells, and more in hands-on labs with real scientists. For high schoolers ready to get curious about careers in chemistry.
• CyberCamp: Level 1 - Intro to cybersecurity for teens! Learn how to protect data and outsmart cyber threats in this fun, beginner-friendly tech camp.
• CyberCamp: Level 2 - Ready for more? Students who completed Level 1 can dive deeper into cybersecurity tactics with more advanced, team-based challenges.
• Junior Fashion Camp - Kids ages 9–13 learn sewing, design, and style in a fun, supportive setting, culminating in a mini fashion show.
• Teen Fashion Camp - Teens 13–18 will sketch, sew, and strut their own runway creations with guidance from fashion pros.
• Revamp Nutrition Camp - Tweens and teens learn how to fuel their bodies and minds through exciting, hands-on cooking and nutrition workshops.
• Healthy Bites: Kid’s Cooking Camp - For ages 8–11: mix, measure and munch your way to healthy habits through this interactive culinary experience.
• Preschool Language Camp (PLC) - A playful, interactive camp for ages 3–9 that builds social and communication skills through language-rich activities.
• Readin’ Roundup - Yeehaw! Saddle up for a cowboy-themed literacy camp just for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students in grades K–6. Campers build confidence and reading skills through fun, hands-on language experiences.
• Language and Feeding with Friends (LAFF) - Designed for kids with feeding challenges, this sensory-friendly camp helps children explore new foods in a safe, supportive setting.
• Camp Abilities Texas - A one-of-a-kind sports camp for youth who are blind, visually impaired or deafblind. Campers get personalized instruction and leave with a detailed performance report to support growth beyond camp.
• CHAMP: Speech Sound Camp - A fun, intensive camp for children with speech sound disorders, including apraxia. Kids from preschool to early elementary engage in play-based therapy that strengthens communication through music, movement and literacy.

Spots are filling fast, register today! Camp schedules, age ranges, and pricing vary, with most camps offering half or full-day sessions tailored for age-appropriate experiences. Visit twu.edu/summer-camps to explore all offerings and register. Some sessions have limited capacity and early registration is encouraged.

About TWU

Texas Woman’s University is the nation’s largest woman-focused university system with campuses in Denton, Dallas, and Houston. Founded in 1901, TWU has built a reputation on contributions in nursing, healthcare, education, the arts and sciences, and business. TWU’s inclusive culture prioritizes experiential learning, leadership, service, discovery, and health and well-being, and national media have recognized the university as a top college for student-parents, veterans, and social mobility. In 2023, TWU publicly launched Dream Big, a fundraising effort that has raised more than $160 million to date to support programming, equipment, scholarships, and faculty. To learn more about the campaign or the university, visit dreambig.twu.eduor twu.edu, or connect with TWU on Facebook @TexasWomansUniversity, Instagram @txwomans, Twitter @txwomans, and LinkedIn @texaswomansuniversity.

North Texas, get ready to turn up the heat! The 4th Annual Tacos & Tequila Festival is rolling into Panther Island Pavilion on Saturday, May 17, 2025. 

Presented by Tapatío™ Frozen Meals, Tapatío® Hot Sauce, and Social House Entertainment, this 21+ party is all about epic throwback beats, bold street eats, handcrafted cocktails, and nonstop fun. It’s a one-day-only, flavor-packed explosion of music, food, and culture—and you do not want to miss it.

???? ICONIC HIP-HOP + R&B ARTISTS LIVE ON STAGE

Bring your crew to the largest lineup that Tacos & Tequila Festival has ever had and relive the golden era of hip-hop and R&B with performances from:

• Busta Rhymes – Hip-hop heavyweight behind “Woo Hah!!” and “Break Ya Neck.”
• Timbaland – Game-changing producer and chart-topper.
• Pretty Ricky – The ultimate 2000s slow jam squad.
• Soulja Boy – “Crank That” pioneer and viral legend.
• Trina – The baddest to ever do it.
• Trick Daddy – Dirty South icon bringing serious Miami heat.
• Mike Jones – WHO?  Mike Jones!
• Frankie J – Smooth Latin vibes and Grammy nods.
• Mims – This is why he’s hot.
• Petey Pablo – Still raising up NC energy.
• DJ Ashton Martin – Spinning non-stop vibes and dance bangers.

???? NORTH TEXAS FLAVORS ON FULL BLAST

Feast on a taco-lover's paradise with top local vendors like: Flores Home Cooking, Salmark BBQ, BRT Smoked Tex Mex, Los Brothers, MexiBoujee Tacos, Doss Tastebudz, Frezko Taco Spot, Alley Trap Fin & Wings, Nana Dot’s Southern Sweets and more. Expect creative takes on tacos, elote, Tex-Mex fusion, and over-the-top street eats to fuel your fiesta.

???? HANDCRAFTED MARGS + TEQUILA VIBES

Cool off between bites at one of the many margarita bars with signature sips like:

• Salted Watermelon
• Pineapple
• Mango Habanero
• Skinny Watermelon
• And the classic Social House “House” Margarita

Head to the Tequila Shot Bars for sips of smooth and smoky tequila, or check out the Cayman Jack River Shack, where you can chill, take pics, try new Cayman JACKED drinks, and live your best cocktail life in true island-inspired style. 

????‍♂️ LUCHA LIBRE + COMPETITIONS + PET GLAM

Cheer on your favorite masked warrior at the Lucha Libre ring as high-flying luchadores bring the drama, the flips, and the showdowns that blend wrestling, pop culture, and international fandom.

???? QUESO + SALSA SMACKDOWN

Vote for your favorite queso or salsa at participating food trucks and you could help crown the King or Queen of Dip! The winner gets $250 and eternal bragging rights.

???? CHIHUAHUA BEAUTY PAGEANT

Does your pup have that extra sparkle? Enter them into the Chihuahua Beauty Pageant for a chance at a $200 gift card + trophy and the admiration of a taco-loving crowd. (Register your chihuahua HERE.)????✨

???? TAPATÍO™ TAKES CENTER STAGE

Meet the crew from Tapatío™ Frozen Meals and step into their lounge-style booth experience. Spin the wheel for a chance to win spicy swag, snap a pic in their 360 photo booth, and get cozy while learning about the bold, spicy essence of their new frozen meal line—made for flavor fanatics and heat seekers alike.

???? PLUS:

• Art installations & photo ops
• Exotic car showcase (Want in? Register your ride HERE)
• Live DJs all day

????️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

This 21+ only party is your permission slip to relive your favorite throwback jams, taste every taco in sight, and sip margaritas under the Texas sun with your favorite people.

???? Grab tickets and get all the details at www.tacosandtequilaDFW.com.

• $69 General Admission - limited time offer
• $119 General Admission for 2 - limited time offer
• $169 VIP - limited time offer
• VIP Party Deck Pass available - pricing varies

TACOS. TEQUILA. THROWBACKS.
This is not your average food fest. This is DFW’s boldest, baddest bash of the year. Come hungry, come ready, and come get spicy.

DATE

May 17, 2025

1:30-11pm

LOCATION

Panther Island Pavilion

395 Purcey St

Fort Worth, TX 76102

FOLLOW THE FIESTA

• Instagram: @tacosandtequiladfw
• Facebook: Tacos and Tequila Festival : Dallas Fort Worth
• TikTok: @tacosandtequilafestival

SPONSORS

Tapatío™ Frozen Meals, Tapatío® Hot Sauce, Social House Entertainment, Tixr, Cayman Jack, White Claw Hard Seltzer, Majic 94.5, 97.9 The Beat, Rodeo TX, Cerveza Modelo, Corona, and Cerveza Pacifico Clara.

ABOUT TACOS AND TEQUILA FESTIVAL

The Tacos and Tequila Festival is a multi-city celebration of hip-hop, incredible food, and craft tequila. Having captivated audiences in San Antonio, Dallas/Fort Worth, Kansas City, Milwaukee, Sioux Falls, and Winnipeg, this high-energy event continues to bring fans back to the golden era of hip-hop with legendary performances and an unbeatable festival atmosphere.

ABOUT SOCIAL HOUSE ENTERTAINMENT

Social House Entertainment is a full-scale event production company born out of Kansas City. We specialize in producing large scale music festivals in unique outdoor venues, specialized community events, food, and beer festivals and many other types of events of all sizes. We are passionate about elevating live event experiences all around North America.

Dust off your bibs and roll up your sleeves because Aw Shucks is back with their highly anticipated 12th Annual Crawfish Boil on Saturday, April 26th! Located at 1630 S. Stemmons Freeway, Lewisville, TX 75067, the festivities kick off at 11 am and continue until 5 pm, promising a day filled with delectable Cajun crawfish, lively entertainment and plenty of fun for the whole family.

Join hundreds of dedicated crawfish enthusiasts as they converge upon Aw Shucks for a parking lot party like no other. Indulge in ALL YOU CAN EAT CRAWFISH with sausage, corn, and potatoes for just $45, ensuring you never go home hungry. Feast on these savory crustaceans prepared to perfection, Cajun-style, right before your eyes.

But the fun doesn't stop there! Aw Shucks is pulling out all the stops with the entertainment. Sip on refreshing drinks while enjoying live music from The Big Daddy Band. Sing along, dance, and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of this annual tradition.

For those craving additional fare, Aw Shucks has you covered with mouthwatering options available inside the restaurant, including fried shrimp with fries, hush puppies and coleslaw, catfish filets with fries, hush puppies and coleslaw, blackened tilapia tacos with rice, chicken strips with house-made ranch, and tantalizing desserts like Key Lime Pie.

Quench your thirst with a variety of drink specials, including $8 margaritas, $5 draft beer (Dos Equis/Miller Lite), $6 premium beer, $5 domestic bottled beer, $24 buckets of beer, $15 pitchers of beer and $3 Jell-O shots.

Can’t Make the Party? Build Your Own Boil With Live Crawfish

You can always eat the best crawfish in town by the pound at your favorite Shucks restaurant during crawfish season, but if you’re the king of the party, Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bars can help you throw a bon temps boil at home.

Pre-order your DIY Kit 48 hours in advance by calling your nearest Shucks location. Pickup times are Monday – Sunday from 9:00 am to 10:00 pm. Bring a cooler to load your crawfish sack into. Leave the lid open, cook crawfish and consume within 2-3 days.

All five locations offer DIY Kits that you can take home, or you can hire the catering team to come serve your private event. For more information on the DIY kits, visit awshucksdallas.com/its-almost-crawfish-season.

Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar have been the best places in North Texas to get raw oysters, shrimp, catfish, crab legs, po'boy boy sandwiches, a nice cold beer, and tasty crawfish when in season. With its eclectic seafood shack atmosphere, guests are guaranteed to have the best shuckin’ time. A division of Peterson Management Group, a family-owned and operated restaurant management company, there are five locations in North Texas. For more information on Aw Shucks and Big Shucks, visit awshucksdallas.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and promotions. #shucksdallas

ABOUT PETERSON MANAGEMENT GROUP

Peterson Management Group is a family-owned and operated restaurant management company with 12 restaurants located across North Texas. Founded by Bob Peterson and Scott Holyfield, two guys with larger-than-life personalities, it all started in 1983 with eclectic seafood shack restaurants, Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar. They are the best places in North Texas to get raw oysters, shrimp, catfish, crab legs, po'boy boy sandwiches, a nice cold beer, and tasty crawfish when in season. In addition to Aw Shucks and Big Shucks, Peterson Management Group opened Blue Goose Cantina in 1984, where fantastic made-from-scratch Mexican food, legendary drinks, top-notch service, a fun atmosphere and a kick-ass attitude come together. The restaurant chain has repeatedly been voted the best in North Texas for its winning combination of food, fun, and signature margaritas. Today, Nick Peterson, son of Bob, leads the family business, serving as its CEO.

Blue Goose Cantina is adding a new twist to its beloved menu with limited-time entrées and cocktails crafted by Augie’s Cocina. Available now while supplies last, these dishes and drinks bring an exciting mix of flavors to Blue Goose’s seven North Texas locations: Frisco, Plano, Highland Village, McKinney, Grapevine, Fort Worth, and Grand Prairie.

In addition to its legendary made-from-scratch Tex-Mex favorites—including sizzling fajitas, savory queso, fresh enchiladas, perfectly-seasoned tacos, and house-made tortillas—Blue Goose is offering these seasonal specialties:

Limited-Time Entrées

Chipotle Shrimp Enchiladas – $15
Two enchiladas filled with chopped shrimp, cilantro, jack cheese, and seasoning, topped with a creamy chipotle sauce. Served with poblano lime rice and black beans.

Milanesa De Res Bien Vestida – $18
A massive torta with milanesa steak topped with refried beans, sour cream, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Served with elote and chilis toreados.

Chile Rellenos – $17
Roasted poblano chiles, stuffed with chicken, cilantro, and jack cheese with cilantro cream sauce. Served with a side of rice and beans.

Tacos Al Pastor – $15
Street corn tortillas, jack cheese, adobo-marinated pork, grilled pineapple, onion, and cilantro. Drizzled with spicy cremosa.

Seasonal Cocktails

TX Margarita – $12
TX Whiskey, lime juice, agave, rimmed with a delicious mix of salt, sugar, and vanilla. TX Whiskey, from the heart of Fort Worth, is an American blended whiskey renowned for its complex fragrance and smooth finish.

The Cactus Jack – $12
Prickly pear and poblano with Astral Tequila, lime juice, agave, and Ancho Reyes Poblano liquor, finished off with a Tajín® Clásico rim. Astral Tequila is a bright-tasting, super-premium tequila made with 100% Blue Weber Agave, while Ancho Reyes Verde is the only poblano chili liquor in the world, made with 100% Mexican raw materials. Tajín® Clásico Seasoning blends chili peppers, lime, and sea salt for an extra flavorful kick.

Blue Goose Cantina is open from 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Monday through Friday and from 10 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. on weekends. Can’t make it in? Order to-go online at bluegoosecantina.com.

Established in 1984, Blue Goose Cantina brings together fantastic made-from-scratch Mexican food, legendary cocktails, top-notch service, a fun atmosphere, and a kick-ass attitude. A division of Peterson Management Group, a family-owned and operated restaurant management company, For more information, including menu and locations, visit BlueGooseCantina.com. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and promotions. #bluegoosecantina

ABOUT PETERSON MANAGEMENT GROUP

Peterson Management Group is a family-owned and operated restaurant management company with 12 restaurants located across North Texas. Founded by Bob Peterson and Scott Holyfield, two guys with larger-than-life personalities, it all started in 1983 with eclectic seafood shack restaurants, Aw Shucks and Big Shucks Oyster Bar. They are the best places in North Texas to get raw oysters, shrimp, catfish, crab legs, po'boy boy sandwiches, a nice cold beer, and tasty crawfish when in season. In addition to Aw Shucks and Big Shucks, Peterson Management Group opened Blue Goose Cantina in 1984, where fantastic made-from-scratch Mexican food, legendary cocktails, top-notch service, a fun atmosphere and a kick-ass attitude come together. The restaurant chain has repeatedly been voted the best in North Texas for its winning combination of food, fun, and signature margaritas. Today, Nick Peterson, son of Bob, leads the family business, serving as its CEO. For more information, visit PetersonManagementGroup.net.

Sneaker Haven, the ultimate destination for sneaker enthusiasts, is celebrating its newest location, a brand-new store in Watters Creek Village in Allen, with a grand opening event on Sunday, March 23, 2 to 3 p.m., at 873 Watters Creek Boulevard. At the free event, attendees can enjoy perusing the newest collection of shoes, entering giveaways and raffles, and taking pictures with Dallas Stars players Ilya Lyubushkin and Evgenii Dadonov. Allen-based MonkeySports will also give away sports equipment and gift cards to attendees celebrating Sneaker Haven’s grand opening.

As the premier sneaker and streetwear boutique, Sneaker Haven offers a curated collection of sought-after footwear, apparel and accessories from top brands, including Nike, Supreme, Jordan, Off-White and more. Sneaker Haven buys new and gently used sneakers from collectors and sells only new collectible merchandise in store, as well as offering an authenticity guarantee. 

“Our goal is to transform the sneaker resale landscape,” said Justin Viel, a self-proclaimed sneakerhead who started buying and selling collectible tennis shoes as a young teen growing up in Lucas. “I always wanted to create a space where people could come in and ogle over the shoes and try them on. Everything here is brand-new and we take authenticity super-seriously. We want to be the place where everyone in the community feels welcome and appreciated.”

Offering the level of customer service they personally want in a sneaker store is important to Sneaker Haven’s owners, Justin Viel, Haris Khan and Walker Scheer. Viel and Khan discovered their shared love of buying and selling premium sneakers as high school students. They would run into each other in the school bathroom, where they had each escaped to so they could purchase exclusive sneakers online as they dropped and before they sold out. Viel met Scheer while standing in line for hours for the drop of another coveted sneaker. “We all started as kids wanting to get into buying and selling shoes,” Viel explained.

Appealing to all types of sneaker enthusiasts, from the die-hard sneakerhead to the casual sneaker wearer, Sneaker Haven offers new shoes for men, women and children, offering shoes in sizes starting at 3.5 in youth and 5 in women’s, all the way through size 13 for men. 

From fashion-forward kids and teens who spend time following all the latest shoe releases to adult professionals feeling nostalgic for the desired sneakers from their youth, Sneaker Haven offers a convenient front door to the exciting and growing world of collectible tennis shoes. Sneakers in the store range in cost from $110 a pair to $10,000 for highly collectible pairs. Sneaker Haven is the only collectible sneaker store in the DFW area with a return policy and a guarantee for authenticity. The store also offers other athletic-inspired gear, such as the original DALLAS Haven Hoodies, designed by Viel’s fiancé, Valerie Wu and known for their comfortable cut.

Viel and Khan are 2019 graduates of Lovejoy High School in Lucas, and they’re proud to employ a team of 10 sneakerheads, many of whom are students or graduates of area high schools. When considering where to open their newest Sneaker Haven, Watters Creek Village in Allen was high on their list.

“I grew up in Lucas, and Watters Creek was the shopping area where we hung out. I would go there all the time,” Viel said. “Once we heard that the ownership group that owned Highland Park Village, HP Village Partners, now owned it, we wanted to be there. We know how important it is to be in an area with good owners and managers.”

When asked what the coolest pair of shoes Sneaker Haven at Watters Creek Village has in store, Viel was quick to answer: “The craziest shoes we have right now are two pairs of Nike Air Yeezeys, which are from before Kanye went to Adidas. They are brand new, in the box, dust bag and everything!” he said. 

“I’m still a sneaker head at the end of the day! It’s hard not to nerd out,” Viel laughed.

For more information about the event and Sneaker Haven, visit sneakerhaven.shop or follow the store on Instagram @sneakerhaven.tx. The store is open Monday through Friday, 12 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and Sunday 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Watters Creek Village is a unique, resort-style mixed-use development. With its vertically dense design, this 52-acre project incorporates a complete mix of uses including a large creekside village green, interactive public art, a variety of retail options, restaurants featuring al fresco dining and water views, and office space and residential lofts. The lifestyle destination’s purpose is to enhance communities, enrich lives, and create extraordinary environments. Watters Creek Village is committed to making a positive impact, always seeking ways to make a difference, honoring the destination’s connection to the community and the environment. When the property opened in May 2008, it was the first retail development in Texas to be LEED certified by the U.S. Green Building Council.  Watters Creek Village is located at U.S. Highway 75 and Bethany Drive at 970 Garden Park Drive in Allen, Texas.  For more information, call 972-747-8000 or visit watterscreek.com. Connect with Watters Creek Village @WattersCreek on Facebook and @WattersCreek on Instagram.