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Frank Beard, ZZ Top’s drummer for over five decades, dies at 77
Frank Beard, a forming member of ZZ Top, died on Monday. The band is expected to continue its tour through November.
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FlixBus adds two new Texas-to-Tennessee routes to growing network
FlixBus recently added routes from Dallas to Nashville and from Houston to Memphis.
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State Fair of Texas makes fairgoing more affordable for families
The State Fair of Texas is offering lower ticket prices for all festivalgoers this year. Here’s how much you can expect to pay.
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Baker’s Main Street Furniture to close after 103 years of service
Baker’s Main Street Furniture in Garland is closing its doors after 103 years in business. A liquidation sale is being held.
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Third time’s the charm: Houston Pride Parade finally rolls Aug. 15
The annual Houston Pride Parade was originally scheduled to take place in June to coincide with the Pride Houston 365 festival but was rescheduled due to weather.
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Cuts to library funding loom in Dallas budget fight
If cuts to library funding are approved, the library would see a $1.9 million reduction in its General Fund spending.
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Dallas ISD opens pre-K to all families this fall
Dallas ISD kicks off the new school year with free pre-K. Here’s everything you need to know about the program.
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Houston Marathon Foundation awards scholarships to three local grads
Three recent high school graduates received scholarships from the Houston Marathon Foundation. Here are all the details (and how to apply).
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Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños — here’s what diners need to know
Around 345 people have reported symptoms across 27 states in total thus far in this salmonella outbreak.
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13 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals named among best in Texas by US News & World Report
Over a dozen Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals made US News & World Report’s list of 2026-2027 best. Here’s everything you need to know.
