Millions of Americans will celebrate Easter on March 31 with popular traditions such as Easter egg hunts and candy-filled baskets. Easter traditions vary, and numerous cultures celebrate the holiday...
Dogs Age Better With Company
A new study has revealed that social interaction isn’t just good for people but for dogs, too. The research recently appeared in the journal Evolution, Medicine, and Public Health. Leveraging data...
Tourists May Be Second-Guessing Cancún
Cancún’s popularity among U.S. tourists appears to be waning, with many setting their sights on other destinations. Recent data from the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade...
Finance Site Seeks Buc-ee’s Taste-Tester
An online finance brand is looking to hire a Buc-ee’s taste tester for $1,000. FinanceBuzz announced Friday that it is seeking the “ultimate road-trip warrior” to sample and rate iconic food items...
Filmmaker To Replicate Father’s Travels
A young Dallas filmmaker plans to document her own trip around the world, inspired by the same one undertaken by her father 40 years earlier. Bella Poscente, a recent graduate from the University of...
Will New Texas Law End Drag Controversy?
An upcoming Texas law banning sexually explicit performances from being held in front of children is set to go into effect on September 1, but a good deal of the discourse surrounding the subject...
Upcoming Drag Show Bans Kids After Outcry
A North Texas drag show will now be restricted to adults following calls by a local activist organization to enforce a minimum age requirement. As reported by The Dallas Express on Friday, LGBTQ...
Texas Lotto Winner Snags $17 Million Jackpot
The Texas Lottery Commission announced on Thursday that a convenience store in Dallas sold the winning Lotto Texas jackpot ticket worth an estimated annuitized $17 million. The lucky customer...
‘All-Ages’ Drag Show To ‘Destroy American Values’
A Texas LGBTQ group plans to host a drag show open to all ages next month -- after a new law prohibiting children from seeing sexually oriented performances has taken effect. “McKinney Pride invites...
State Fair Finalist Fields Fried Pho Faux Pas
A fried pho fiasco has emerged at the State Fair of Texas, which won’t even be opening its gates for another month. Michelle Le’s fried pho dish was recently selected as a finalist in the 2023 Big...
Dallas Zoo Welcomes Four New Rare Goats
Four new Arapawa goats were added to the Goat Yard in the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo housed within the Dallas Zoo. Zoo officials announced on Tuesday that the new residents include a 3-year-old...
How Old Is Your Cat?
Did you know that a kitten in human years would already be old enough to start learning to drive? Cats age much faster than humans, meaning your feline friend is probably longer in the tooth than...
State Fair Implements New Minor Policy
The State Fair of Texas is going to run from September 29 to October 22 at Fair Park and ranks as one of Dallas' most family-friendly events, however, a new rule could reshape how children...
VIDEO: 10 Tunes Paying Melodic Homage to Texas
From the open plains to its bustling cities, Texas has not only been home to many renowned musicians but has also inspired countless songs. The deep cultural heritage of the Lone Star State is...
Drag Brunch Held at Site of Past ‘All-Ages’ Show
Mimosa towers and breakfast foods were abundant at a drag show brunch held at a Dallas bar on Saturday afternoon. The Dallas Express was in attendance at the event hosted at Mr. Misster in Oak Lawn,...
VIDEO | TX Town Named Nation’s Most Picturesque
Fredericksburg was named No.1 in a ranking of the 120 Most Picturesque Small Towns in America compiled by travel experts at North Carolina Travel Guides. Nestled in the Texas Hill Country an hour...
Best TX Small Towns No One Talks About
In a massive state like Texas, it is easy for small towns to fly under the radar. But, as a new ranking from the magazine Country Living shows, the Lone Star State has a number of hidden treasures...
Kids Roam at New Family-Friendly Food Park
A new kid-friendly venue offering parents the opportunity to wind down and kids the safe space to wind up has opened in East Dallas. The Shindig Food Park is owned and operated by Terri and Kam De...
Dallas Zoo Hosts Sold-Out ‘Dollar Day’
Even with the summer heat reaching its peak this week, there is no stopping eager visitors to Dallas Zoo, especially on the season’s last Dollar Day. August 8 was the last day this summer that...
Big Tex Choice Awards Finalists Announced
The State Fair of Texas revealed the 10 entries making the cut as a finalist in this year's Big Tex Choice Awards. The field of 36 semi-finalists was whittled down to five entries for the sweet...
Florida Resident Wins $1.6B Jackpot
A resident of Florida has won the Mega Millions jackpot worth over $1.6 billion — the third-largest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The jackpot was finalized at $1.602 billion ahead of the...