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12 foods Texas is famous for—and the stories behind them
The Lone Star State has a hearty helping of foods and drinks it’s helped make popular, and some of these Texas classics sport legendary origin tales.
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Celebrate Black History Month by heading to the 2025 Bill Pickett Rodeo
Honoring one of the most important cowboys in U.S. history, the Bill Pickett Rodeo mixes education with entertainment.
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You may qualify to file your taxes for free in Texas—here’s how
An estimated 4.2 million Texans will be eligible to use the IRS Direct File program to file their taxes this year.
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Struggling with your mental health after surviving a disaster? Here’s how to look after yourself
There’s the initial shock and chaos in a collective disaster like the deadly and destructive California wildfires. Here’s what you can do in the aftermath.
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Black History Month explained: Its origins, celebrations and myths
Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture, and education.
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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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Why are the Dallas Cowboys NFL’s most valuable team even with a 30-year Super Bowl drought?
The world sure looked a lot different the last time the Dallas Cowboys hosted the Lombardi Trophy in 1995. How are they still such a popular franchise?
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6 significant Texas sites connected to the Underground Railroad
While many enslaved people headed north to Canada, an alternate path sought freedom via a different route, traveling through Texas and into Mexico.
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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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The dos and don’ts of proposing
La Famiglia // ShutterstockProposing is both an intimate and cultural experience. Couples ready to get engaged often have to balance societal expectations—from family traditions to cinematic clichés—with what works for them personally. VRAI, a fine jewelry brand specializing in lab-grown diamonds, breaks down the do’s and don’ts of proposing so that each couple can decide…
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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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Manage your seasonal depression with these 4 tips
Let’s talk about why our bodies seem to have a negative reaction to winter and what we can do to troubleshoot.
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Dallas crowned top city for corporate HQ relocations in 2025
Dallas earns the top spot nationwide for corporate headquarter relocations, outpacing other Southern business hubs like Charlotte and Atlanta. Here’s why.
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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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8 Renaissance fairs coming to Texas in 2025
Hear ye, hear ye! These Texas Renaissance fairs are some of the best experiences in the country—and you can visit all of them throughout the year.
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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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10 Reality TV stars from Texas
Some of reality tv’s brightest stars are from Texas. Let’s look at some of the most notable from the last decade.
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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.
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Discover the powerful new docuseries from the Dallas Mavericks
A partnership between the City of Dallas and the Dallas Mavericks brings a powerful new docuseries about immigrants to life.
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The 12 oldest buildings in Dallas-Fort Worth
The Dallas-Fort Worth area has nearly 200 years worth of history—and architecture—to draw from. Which early buildings are still intact today?
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Recycle your Christmas tree: Dallas drop-off details
Dallas has launched a post-holiday tree recycling program for the 2024-2025 season. Here’s what you need to know.
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The Texas road trip that’s just for book lovers
The Lone Star State has an abundance of people, places, and artwork worth celebrating—and you can see them all with our book-friendly Texas road trip.
