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9 places to make a splash in North Texas this summer
DFW has no shortage of impressive pools to make your summer a little cooler. Here are some of our favorite spots around the city.
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Rainbow rundown: 9 Pride 2025 events in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth area is celebrating Pride 2025 in big ways. Check out these nine events from May to October that will show you that you belong.
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Dallas County Judge Urges Residents to Get Measles Vaccine
The Texas measles outbreak is slowly creeping into DFW.
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Making it in DFW: Dallas concert photographer faked it until she made it & it worked
From Greyhound buses, Costco cameras, and getting paid in beer—to photographing Taylor Swift at the Eras Tour—Madison Truscan has proven she can make it as a concert photographer in Dallas.
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She’s not faking it: How this Texas bill would excuse period pain absences in school
A Texas bill would excuse school absences for menstrual disorders—advocates say it’s a crucial step toward reproductive health and dignity in schools.
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‘Titanic: The Exhibition’ and 5 other awesome exhibits in Dallas
Step aboard “Titanic: The Exhibition,” a true-to-life recreation of one of the most popular ships in history—and learn plenty of new things along the way.
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Meet Dallas’ new police chief, Daniel Comeaux
Get to know the new chief of the Dallas Police Department, Daniel Comeaux.
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Is your Dallas neighborhood a heat island?
Dallas officials hope a 2024 climate study can help create strategies to combat heat islands — a phenomenon that has left some neighborhoods in the city up to 12 degrees warmer than other areas during the summer months.
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Tarrant County Democratic Party lays off all paid staff, declines to share details
Tarrant County Democratic Party Chair Crystal Gayden said Tuesday that her party is strategically restructuring, although she declined to share details on what that restructuring looks like. Lon Burnam, a Democrat who represented Tarrant County in the Texas House between 1997 and 2015 and remains involved with the party, confirmed that the party has laid…
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Dallas names 5 finalists for new police chief
Community leaders speak out on what qualities they want to see in the next leader of the Dallas Police Department.
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10 speakeasies in Dallas-Fort Worth
Hidden within bookstores, grocery stores, laundromats, and other DFW locations, speakeasies offer vintage vibes, carefully crafted cocktails, and plenty of merriment.
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10 things to do in Dallas that are off the beaten path
From buildings people regularly pass by to attractions tucked away from the hustle and bustle, here are 10 things to do in Dallas you may have missed.
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‘It’s shameful:’ North Texas veterans respond to Trump’s proposed VA cuts
Protests against the Trump administration’s possible VA cuts took place all across the country on March 14, including at the VA hospital in Dallas.
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Here’s everything to know about the May 3 Dallas City Council election
Over 40 candidates are vying for 14 Dallas City Council seats in May, with just one council member running unopposed. Here’s what you need to know.
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14 totally free things to do in Dallas
On a tight budget? Discover 14 things to do in Dallas that won’t cost you a dime.
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Seen on Hulu, sipped in North Texas: Is Swig worth the hype?
In this week’s Don’t Sleep On feature, I checked out a soda shop I didn’t know I needed.
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Join Dallas’ Black History Month festivities this February
Dallas rolls out free Black History Month events celebrating African American culture through exhibits, performances, and education.
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12 best dive bars in Dallas
Dallas has no shortage of establishments that follow the dive bar mantra of offering good times, reasonable prices, and plenty of great stories.
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VIDEO: Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s most viral moments
Rep. Jasmine Crockett, known for her clapbacks and viral moments in Congress, will celebrate her swearing in for her second term on Jan. 28 in Dallas.
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11 farm-to-table restaurants in DFW that will make your mouth water
With an abundance of fresh ingredients—sometimes right from their own backyard—these farm-to-table restaurants in DFW are absolutely worth a visit.
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The 3 best restaurants in Dallas, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Dallas restaurants. Here’s what they said.
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VIDEO: Will short-term rentals get banned in Dallas?
The Dallas City Council voted to ban short-term rentals throughout most of the city in 2023, but the ruling has been on hold for nearly a year following a lawsuit filed by the Dallas Short-Term Rental Alliance. Rental operators argue that the move by the city council amounts to an unconstitutional ban on their properties,…
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The 3 best fried chicken spots in Dallas
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite fried chicken spots in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
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The 3 best bakeries in Dallas, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Dallas bakeries. Here’s what they said.
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The 4 best Cajun restaurants in Dallas, according to locals
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Cajun restaurants in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
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The best donut shop in Dallas, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite Dallas donut shop. Here’s what they said.
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The 4 best pizzas in Dallas, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite pizza places in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
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The best authentic Mexican restaurants in Dallas
We asked our readers to tell us where we can find the best authentic Mexican food in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
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The best seafood in Dallas, according to our readers
We asked our readers to tell us their favorite seafood spots in Dallas. Here’s what they said.
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15 festivals in DFW to put on your 2025 calendar
From music and culture to food and charm, Texas is jam-packed with entertainment all year round. Here’s our guide to the best festivals in DFW.
