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Sydni Ellis
Sydni Ellis is a freelance writer whose work has appeared in HuffPost, SheKnows, Motherly, Romper, POPSUGAR, and other publications focused on lifestyle, entertainment, parenting, and wellness. She has a Master of Journalism from the University of North Texas and a Best Mama award from her three little boys (at least, that’s what she thinks the scribbled words on the card say). When she isn’t busy singing along to Disney movies and catching her husband up on the latest celebrity gossip, she can almost always be found with a good book and an iced coffee in hand.
2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the Big Tex Choice Awards

Meet the 4 chefs who won the State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Award

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The 2025 State Fair of Texas’ Big Tex Choice Award winners were just announced. Find out more about what they do outside of the fair and what previous winners are up to now. Everyone going to the State Fair of Texas in the fall has one question: What food should I order? The fair is known for […]
glen powell is a celebrity that lives in texas

Big-name neighbors: 9 celebrities who own homes in Texas

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Learn about nine celebrities who call Texas home, from natives to first-timers who fell in love with the Lone Star State.
an enormous statue of a cowboy looks over the crowd at the texas state fair

10 places to take guests if you want them to fall in love with North Texas

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A visitor’s guide to 10 must-see spots in North Texas that make it stand out as one of the coolest places in the country. “I’m from Dallas,” I say with a smile when someone asks about my hometown. I can’t help it—growing up in North Texas evokes some of the happiest memories of my life. […]
people sit and saunter along plano's waterfront boardwalk.

11 places that prove Plano is anything but plain

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As one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, there are so many things to do in Plano, Texas. Check out 11 of our favorite activities.
a plate of texas bbq with green beans, slaw, and more.

The best BBQ in DFW, according to Yelp

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Discover eight spots serving the best BBQ in DFW, all of which come highly recommended by Yelpers.
an array of multicolored paddleboards on the wate r

Where to go paddleboarding around Dallas-Fort Worth

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Explore DFW on the water by going to one of these cool paddleboarding locations, many of which offer board rentals.