LOCAL HISTORY

Here’s how 7 DFW cities and neighborhoods got their names
by Joi Louviere
| May 14, 2024
A popular person or description of the scenery, cities and neighborhoods have a story to their naming. Let's investigate some of our favorites.

Lost in time: 7 eerie North Texas ghost towns worth checking out
by Joey Held
| April 30, 2024
Learn about seven eerie North Texas ghost towns that are worth checking out for yourself.

Dallas resident struggles to pay bills amid cost of living increases
by Maya Gayler
| April 18, 2024
Dallas resident Jazzmine Crist hopes her local government and whoever wins Texas’ Senate race will actually start addressing the economic struggles that working-class Texans like her are experiencing.

Biden administration agrees to provide $6.4 billion to Samsung for making computer chips in Texas
| April 15, 2024
The Biden administration agreed to provide up to $6.4 billion for Samsung Electronics. The money will help develop a manufacturing and research cluster in TX.

Oak Cliff Cemetery: 8 surprising facts about Dallas’ oldest graveyard
by Joey Held
| April 4, 2024
The oldest cemetery in Dallas is technically older than the city itself. Here’s everything to know about the historic site of Oak Cliff Cemetery.