A new face will soon be seen at the Dallas Zoo after an animal was born on April Fools’ Day. The Dallas Zoo announced the birth of the male giraffe on social media on April 15. The giraffe, born to...
Places To Enjoy Spring in Dallas
Looking for a place to bring in the approaching spring season in full bloom? Check out these three local possibilities. A Day at the Dallas Arboretum Enjoy hundreds of thousands of flowers currently...
Anaheim Disneyland Looks To Expand
Disney is seeking approval from local authorities for a $1.9 billion expansion at its Disneyland resort in Anaheim over the next four decades. While the proposed overhaul will not add acreage to the...
Dallas Zoo Boasts Lunar Events and Leopards
The Dallas Zoo is hosting a total solar eclipse viewing event as Dallas is a prime spot to track the moon's shadow across the Earth. “Whether you’re a seasoned astronomer, an avid Zoo devotee, or...
Mega Millions Keeps Growing
With no winner yet this year, the Mega Millions jackpot is approaching $800 million following Tuesday night's drawing. So far, no ticket has matched the required six digits to take home the massive...
Study Finds Teens More Relaxed Without Phones
A recent study that surveyed both teens and parents on a range of screen time-related topics had some unexpected results. The study looked at 1,453 U.S. teenagers ages 13 to 17 and their parents and...
Texas Tulip Fest Kicks Off Early
Unseasonably mild weather has led to early spring flowers across the Lone Star State, prompting the Texas Tulip Fest to kick off ahead of schedule. The festival at The Robinson Family Farm in...
Celebrate Surrealism in Fort Worth
The Modern Art Museum in Fort Worth is kicking off "Surrealism and Us," a new exhibit that draws from the history of surrealism in the Caribbean. The show, organized by curator María Elena Ortiz,...
Perot Museum Debuts Mars Rover Exhibit
The Perot Museum of Nature and Science officially unveiled its new "Mission Mars: Perseverance Rover" exhibit on March 8. The Perseverance rover originally landed on the red planet inside the...
The Academy Award Doesn’t Go To DEI After All
This year's Oscar winners in the most coveted categories skewed more white than they have in years, undermining the film industry's self-professed fidelity to "diversity, equity, and inclusion"...
Baby Gorilla Jameela Struggles To Fit In
A baby gorilla recently born at the Fort Worth Zoo is now struggling to find her place within her troop. Last month, The Dallas Express covered the welcoming of baby Jameela at the Fort Worth Zoo...
Oscars Trudge Along Amid Viewership Decline
The 96th Academy Awards took place Sunday night, but as of filing, it was unclear how many people actually watched the annual gala amid years of low viewership and frustration over the heavy-handed...
Recipes From Best Chefs in Dallas
Have you ever wanted to try cooking delicious meals inspired by the best chefs and restaurants in Dallas? Here are three stellar dishes from the city’s premier culinary arts scene: Caprese di Zucca...
Local Bar Hosts Explicit Drag Show
Locals from across North Texas packed a sexually explicit drag brunch Saturday afternoon. Twisted Bar and Grill in The Colony hosted another iteration of its “Twisted & Turnt Drag Brunch” that...
Dallas Student Creates Unique Food App
FoodiFy, a new platform developed by a young, enterprising Dallas resident, is helping to highlight lesser-known, independently-owned restaurants and boost sales. The new app is the brainchild of...
Packed Weekend in Dallas
With the weekend quickly approaching, here are some of the best events and eats you can find in the Metroplex. Walk This Way Running until July 14, The Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum...
Airbnb Sees 1,000% Surge Ahead of Eclipse
A platform for short-term rentals reported a 1,000% bump in searches for properties in the path of the upcoming solar eclipse. Eclipse hunters are creating a surge in demand for lodgings offering...
Live Music and Comedy This Weekend
There are plenty of options for live performances in Dallas this weekend. From music to comedy, here are some notable picks: Dan + Shay What: Dan and Shay, coaches on the first season of The Voice,...
Daylight Saving Time Returns March 10
It is that time of year again to "spring forward" as Texans reset their clocks to daylight saving time next Sunday. Daylight saving time (DST) is the practice by which standard time shifts forward...
Small Town Restaurant OmaLeen’s Stays Packed
If you crave fresh, home-cooked food like grandma used to make, consider taking a road trip to Hico and pulling up a seat at OmaLeen’s. OmaLeen’s serves a fusion of farm-to-table Cajun and New...
Texas Bar Hosts ‘Dragtivity Day’ for All Ages
Another drag show, “Dragtivity Day,” was held on Saturday at an Austin bar called Cheer Up Charlies, hosted by drag performer Bridgitte Bandit. Last month, a supposedly “kid-friendly” drag show...