With the total solar eclipse soon upon us, Dallas foodies can celebrate at one of the many restaurants hosting events on or around the day of the eclipse or grab eclipse-themed takeout for a picnic....
Western Lit Giant Cormac McCarthy Dies at 89
Cormac McCarthy, the celebrated American novelist, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1933, McCarthy moved with his family as a child to Knoxville, Tennessee....
Juneteenth Happenings in DFW
The metroplex will be offering an array of ways to commemorate Juneteenth, a day for honoring the historical legacy of when the news of the end of slavery in the United States reached Galveston Bay...
Dallas Hotel Celebrates 100 Years of History
An uptown Dallas hotel is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events showcasing its storied history. Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh, on the corner of Maple Avenue and Wolf Street,...
Teen Reunited With Pug Recommends Microchips
Experience is often said to be the best teacher, and that is how one local teen learned the importance of microchipping her pet. Valeria Torres' dog Benny got loose from his kennel and ran out an...
Local City Welcoming Five New Restaurants
Plano is set to open five new dine-in locations before the end of the year, with the first having opened this past weekend. Renowned for its annual hot-air balloon festival, the Dallas suburb is...
Dinosaurs Reappear in Dallas
Dinosaurs are making a comeback in the metroplex this summer -- the animatronic kind, that is. The touring show Jurassic Quest, which claims to be "the largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur...
Dallas Chamber Symphony Hosting Violin Contest
Next week a three-day competition hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony (DCS) will see top violinists battle it out for the top prize of $2,500 and the opportunity to perform a concerto next season....
Sea of TX Sunflowers Captivate Passersby
A vibrant expanse of sunflowers located off the bustling U.S.-84 in Central Texas has seized the attention of westbound passersby between Waco and McGregor. Just one sunflower is a sight to behold...
Annual Tarantula Migration Begins in Texas
The annual migration of tarantulas in Texas is now underway. These creatures typically emerge to begin their mating patterns for a few weeks during the summer months. "One of the most spectacular...
Carrollton Wind Symphony Gives Gift of Music
The Carrollton Wind Symphony has been bringing beautiful music to the community for more than 27 years. The orchestral group, comprising more than 90 volunteer musicians, performs four free concerts...
North Texas Weddings Get More Expensive
Love is priceless, but weddings can be expensive, according to surveys of couples who recently wed or are planning upcoming nuptials. In North Texas, the average cost of a wedding ceremony and...
La Casita Bakeshop Thrives in Metroplex
North Texans might not be familiar with her name, but there is a good chance that many of them have eaten Maricsa Trejo's pastries. Trejo is one of four owners of La Casita Bakeshop, a wholesale...
DMA Sells Painting Abandoned for 50 Years
The Dallas Museum of Art's (DMA) recent sale of a painting by world-renowned artist Brett Whiteley has stirred up a mystery involving a veritable who's who of the rich and famous. Whiteley, who died...
VIDEO: Fourth Baby Giraffe Named at Fossil Rim
The latest addition to the Fossil Rim Wildlife Center giraffe family was named on Tuesday, thanks to some input from the public. Maple, who was born on April 23, was the fourth calf born at Fossil...
DFW Metroplex Weekend Events
The metroplex is hosting multiple events this weekend. Taste of Addison: Taste of Addison, the renowned two-day festival that has been a part of the Addison community since 1993, is set to begin...
Florida Teen Wins National Spelling Bee
Does anyone know what a psammophile is? This uncommon word decided Dev Shah's fate on Thursday when he correctly spelled it and emerged as the champion of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee. He...
It’s National Donut Day, Get Your Free Donuts
Free donut deals this Friday are the sprinkles on top of an already sweet day. National Donut Day is an annual celebration that takes place on the first Friday of June. This year it falls on June 2....
Cinemark’s Summer Movie Clubhouse Announced
Cinemark has announced the return of its eight-week Summer Movie Clubhouse program and highly anticipated $1.50 tickets. From June 19 through August 10, moviegoers can enjoy a family-friendly lineup...
Well-Known Local Cafe Moves to Small TX Town
The owner of Bill Smithโs Cafe has announced that the establishment will reopen this fall in Van Alstyne, a quaint Texas town located just 15 miles north of its original location in McKinney. As The...
Starbucks Innovates With Nugget Ice
Starbucks announced that it would be shaking things up in its cold beverage offerings by switching over to 'nugget' ice in the next few years. An employee of the global coffeehouse chain broke the...