The epic event centered around gaming culture features panels, workshops, performances, special guests, cosplay, more than 120 exhibitors, and more and runs through May 25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center in Downtown Dallas. Tickets range from $59-$139. For more information and to get tickets, click here .

Memorial Day this year is on Monday, May 26, and will be celebrated with plenty of events and ceremonies throughout Dallas County. Memorial Day honors all soldiers who died during service to the nation.

Wednesday is expected to be largely a continuation of Tuesday’s weather — sunny, low humidity and pleasant temperatures.

The airport is urging passengers to arrive early, as major ongoing construction projects are expected to cause congestion. The holiday weekend kicks off what is expected to be a record-breaking travel season this summer.

DALLAS (AP) — People began loading up their cars and jumping on planes across the U.S. on Thursday as the long Memorial Day weekend kicked off. Even as politics and the nation’s aging air traffic infrastructure rattle the U.S. travel industry, Americans were expected to get away in record numbers.

Dallas’ Perot Museum of Nature and Science unveiled its revamped Moody Family Children’s Museum on Friday — just in time for Memorial Day weekend.

Speaker Mike Johnson expressed optimism that the budget bill would reach the House floor before Memorial Day as lawmakers prepare to vote at 10 p.m. Sunday.

Memorial Day is, of course, a time to honor America's fallen soldiers. It's also the unofficial start of summer, even if the solstice is still a few weeks away. As always, the Buy Side staff is busy finding the best deals for you to shop and save this holiday.