Lake Highlands residents may have noticed an adult drag within earshot of their homes last week. Vector Brewing in Lake Highlands hosted the "March of the Queens IV" patio drag show in the afternoon...
Daylight Saving Time Begins Sunday
Texans can expect to lose an hour of sleep Sunday night as spring and daylight saving time approach. Daylight saving time will begin at 2 a.m. March 12, according to Time and Date. This change will...
Dallas College Students Shine at Festival
Dallas College was well-represented at the 55th annual region 6 Kennedy Center American College Theater Festival (KCACTF) in Abilene last week. Three faculty members and 16 theater students from the...
Rattlesnakes Coming Back to Texas
With spring approaching and the weather warming up, snakes are emerging from their cozy winter dens to feed and take in some much-needed sun rays. Snakes usually start to pop up in late February or...
Astronomers Discover ‘Forbidden’ Planet
A new cosmic discovery by astronomers is challenging assumptions about planet formation, leading researchers to call it the "forbidden planet." Officially designated TOI-5205b, the planet was found...
Nonprofit Fights for Abortion Survivors Rights
The Abortion Survivors Network is a Kansas-based nonprofit and advocacy group that offers support to those who have survived abortions along with their families across the world. "We're a leading...
Bush Center Answers Why Freedom Matters
The George W. Bush Presidential Center has opened a new exhibit where visitors can behold copies of the documents that made freedom possible.
Hidden Tunnel Found in Pyramid of Giza
Researchers discovered a hidden tunnel inside the Great Pyramid of Giza, as Egypt's tourism minister, Ahmed Issa, announced on March 2. The nine-meter-long passageway is located near the main...
Local Artist Wins ‘Big Tex’ Design Contest
Big Tex, the iconic symbol of the Texas State Fair, will be sporting a brand-new pair of custom-designed boots at this year's fair, thanks in part to a fellow native Texan. Jessica Bonilla, 23, from...
Dallas Blooms Festival Opens at Arboretum
Spring might not arrive in Dallas for another few weeks, but the blooms came back last Saturday. The annual Dallas Blooms festival, put on by the Dallas Arboretum and presented by Veritex Community...
Weekend Events Around the Metroplex
With this week's severe storms in the rearview mirror, the weekend is shaping up to be an excellent opportunity for DFW residents to get out and enjoy some local festivities. Celebrate with the...
KFC ‘Doubles Down,’ Reviving Bunless Sandwich
In the spirit of "giving people what they want," Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced Wednesday the imminent return of the KFC Double Down Sandwich. Technically, it's not a sandwich. At least not...
Dallas Symphony Orchestra to Play Drake Songs
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra is performing a crossover of Romantic Russian composer, Tchaikovsky, and modern rapper, Drake, this weekend. On March 4, at the Morton H. Meyers Symphony Center, crowds...
New Exhibit Coming to Local Museum
McKinney's Collin County History Museum will be the home of a new and engaging exhibit this March. Titled, Created in Collin, the display will present the entire history of Collin County, from its...
More of the Best Museums in DFW
Last week, The Dallas Express published an article inspired by Thrillist's compilation of the best museums in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Our readers were eager to offer their own nominations for...
Movie Theaters Adapt to Attract Customers
Now that more and more people have large, high-quality televisions at home capable of streaming movies, cinemas are tasked with adding a little something extra to the movie-going experience to lure...
Community Raises Funds for Crossing Guard
Over the weekend, the Richardson community raised funds to support crossing guard Tammy Rogers. The fundraising was done to assist in paying for Rogers' medical bills after she suffered a stroke...
Horse Sanctuary to Host Spring Fundraiser
A horse sanctuary in Weatherford is hosting a fundraiser on March 25. Golden Reward Sanctuary opened in 2019 to aid horses in need. The "Spring Fling" fundraiser is an effort to expand the...
Sequel for ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’
A sequel to the 1957 classic How the Grinch Stole Christmas is planned to be released in time for this year's holiday season. Dr. Seuss Enterprises and Random House Children's Books announced on...
Webb Telescope Sees Distant Galaxies
The James Webb Space Telescope has managed to peer back into the early days of the universe. Scientists detailed findings of new distant galaxies in a study published in Nature on February 22....
Local Animal Shelter Reopens
The dogs at Plano Animal Shelter are now once again available for adoption. Potential future "pawrents" can check out the adoptable dogs — and cats — here. There are Rottweilers, Shar-Peis, beagles,...