The Mr. Misster Bar and Lounge on Cedar Springs Road hosted "Drag the Kids to Pride" on June 4, promising guests "the ultimate family-friendly spin-off of [its] famed Champagne Drag Brunch," but...
Study: Delta is the Best Airline
A recent WalletHub study ranked Delta Air Lines the best of all U.S. airlines. The study reviewed data associated with national and regional U.S. airlines. The WalletHub 2022 Best Airlines report...
By Edgar James | Apr 22, 2022
Russian Invasion Hampers Agriculture in Ukraine
Russia's war in Ukraine is wreaking havoc on food supplies inside and outside the country. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) warns that inflation and higher prices are likely to continue as the...
Investors Hit the Sell Button on Netflix, Send Shares Tumbling
Netflix's stock (NFXL) has seen better days. After reporting a sharp decline in subscribers in the first quarter, something it has not done in over a decade, shares of the content streaming company...
By Tanya Grant | Apr 22, 2022
Washington Post Reporter Criticized for Hypocrisy in ‘Doxxing’ Controversy
The Washington Post reporter Taylor Lorenz wrote a piece on Tuesday in which she revealed the identity of the woman operating the popular "Libs of Tik Tok" Twitter account. Lorenz is now being...
Lyrid Meteor Shower Peaking on Earth Day
An ancient meteor shower will reach its annual peak the evening of Friday, April 22, just in time for Earth Day. According to NASA, stargazers will be able to check out the Lyrid meteor shower,...
By Amy Jones | Apr 22, 2022
Germany to Supply Ukraine with Heavy Weaponry
Germany is inspecting its myriad of aging military and infantry vehicles to assess needed maintenance so that Ukraine may utilize them in its efforts to deter Russian advances. According to Reuters,...
Florida Legislature Votes to Repeal Disney’s Special District Designation
On Thursday afternoon, Florida lawmakers voted in a special session to revoke Disney World's designation as a special tax district, which had allowed the company to self-govern its 25,000-acre theme...
By Amy Jones | Apr 22, 2022
DIRTT Environmental Solutions Opens Headquarters in Dallas
DIRTT Environmental Solutions announced that the company has opened a U.S. headquarters in Dallas, joining hundreds of companies that are relocating or opening new offices in Texas to take advantage...
Dallas Considering $500 Fine for Standing on Medians
Dallas may begin fining individuals up to $500 for standing or walking on street medians. The new ordinance was proposed in the City's efforts to curb street and roadside panhandling. Safety and...
Debate Over Electric Cars: Environmental Benefit or Burden?
Extended ranges, more reliable and efficient batteries, and an increasingly affordable market have led U.S. consumers to purchase millions of electric vehicles (EVs) per year. Above all else is the...
Apple Store Set to Vote for Unionization
Big tech workers are continuing to unionize after the formation of the first Amazon union at a New York warehouse. Having begun the process of unionization, Apple employees in Atlanta, Georgia, may...
Oak Cliff Gets Millions for New I-35 Deck Park
The Southern Gateway Public Green Foundation announced on Tuesday that it has raised most of the funds needed to cover the construction of the first half of the planned Southern Gateway Park. The...
By Amy Jones | Apr 21, 2022
Wendy Davis Files Lawsuit Against Texas’s ‘Heartbeat Bill’
Former Texas State Senator Wendy Davis, known best for her 13-hour filibuster against a 2013 anti-abortion bill, has filed a lawsuit against Senate Bill 8 (SB 8), the State of Texas' new...
Dallas Aerospace Education Center: ‘Honor the Past, Empower the Future’
With a mission to "Honor the Past, Empower the Future," the Henry B. Tippie National Aerospace Education Center (NAEC) in Dallas opens a window to the world of aviation that many young people have...
By Amy Jones | Apr 21, 2022
Chocolate Watson’s Battles for ‘Redeemed’ Women in Dallas
There are many ways to describe Aelicia “Chocolate” Watson; resilient, intelligent, intuitive, and intentional are words that readily come to mind. As the founder and executive director for...
By Amy Jones | Apr 21, 2022
Netflix Shares Take a Dive Following Q1 Report
Netflix shares plunged on Wednesday after the company reported its first dip in customers in a decade and the steepest decline in subscribers since it started streaming in 2007. Reuters reported...
County Approves $250,000 for Jenkin’s Mask Lawsuit
On Tuesday, the Dallas County Commissioners Court approved a $250,000 budget to fund County Judge Clay Jenkins' lawsuit against Governor Greg Abbott over his executive order prohibiting local mask...
Texas Border Expecting an Increase in Unlawful Migrants
U.S. intelligence officials predict a massive increase in unlawful migrants crowding illegal entry points along the southern border. Todd Bensman of the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS) in...
U.S. and China Talk for First Time in Over a Year
On Wednesday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin spoke with Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe. This is the first call between the two officials since Biden's inauguration more...
Remembering the Battle of San Jacinto
Today is the anniversary of a significant event in Texas history: the Battle of San Jacinto. On April 21, 1836, near modern-day Houston, Texas, a battle lasting a mere 18 minutes marked the...
By Amy Jones | Apr 21, 2022