Shakespeare Dallas has officially announced its 2024 season lineup, and performing arts lovers will not be disappointed. You can expect three different plays at the 52nd Shakespeare in the Park run...
Powerball Jumps to $1.6 Billion
The Powerball Jackpot Lottery still has no lucky winner after Wednesday's drawing. The jackpot has grown to an estimated $1.6 billion, with a cash-out value of $782.4 million. The next drawing will...
Mushrooms Growing on Texan Consumers
Mushrooms are a common find in yards and gardens across Central and North Texas, especially after a soaking rainfall. Foraging for mushrooms is becoming an increasingly popular hobby for many in the...
Texas Freshwater Fisheries’ Annual Food Drive Returns
The annual "Ethelsgiving Feed the Hungry, Feed the Fish" food drive is back for the month of November.ย Henderson County Food Pantry and the Texas Freshwater Fisheries Center (TFFC) collect...
FedEx Aids Monarchs in 1,600-Mile Migration
Three people across the country combined forces to attempt to save 12 monarch butterflies that might otherwise have perished during their migration to Mexico due to a lack of nectar and the...
A Look at Some Local Weekend Events
In the mood for some Texas BBQ, a rodeo, or perhaps a celebration of Asian pop culture? Well, The Dallas Express has got it covered, as there are several events taking place this weekend across the...
Disney’s First Plus-Size Protagonist Draws Criticism
After years of criticism for its depiction of female characters, Disney has released a new short focused on the issue of body dysmorphia with a plus-size heroine. Reflect tells the story of a young...
Big Bend Named ‘Must-See’ Destination for 2023
National Geographic Travel included Big Bend National Park in its recent Best of the World 2023 list. The annual list catalogs 25 breathtaking places and experiences for 2023 that are "under the...
Ancient Shark Discoveries Challenge Evolutionary Theory
Scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences have discovered a shark-like fossil that they have dated at 439 million years old. Researchers determined the fossilized shark-like creature had a...
Alzheimer’s Association 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
On Saturday, November 5, the Alzheimer's Association will host the 2022 Walk to End Alzheimer's at the Dallas City Hall Plaza. The day's activities will begin with a short ceremony at 8:30, and the...
Spreading Kindness One Coffee Cup at a Time
One look at its bright yellow coffee cups, napkins, and signage is an immediate giveaway that La La Land Kind Cafe is not your typical coffee shop. Sure, the Dallas-based company sells a wide...
By Pete Griffin | Nov 2, 2022
Thousands Attend Dallas Dรญa de Los Muertos Celebration
The Dallas Dรญa de Los Muertos parade and festival were held on Saturday at City Hall and drew a crowd of thousands eager to celebrate. Around 40,000 guests had been expected to attend, NBC 5...
Local City Unveils Christmas Tree on Halloween
Christmas has been coming early for decades in Grapevine, Texas. This Halloween around noon, Grapevine began assembling on a lavish Christmas tree even before young children in costumes had gone...
Thoughtful Ways to Dispose of Old Pumpkins
Now that Halloween has come and gone, people have begun taking down their decorations in order to prepare for upcoming holidays such as Thanksgiving. For all the decorated pumpkins, however, there...
Powerball Jackpot Jumps to $1.2 Billion
Many are hoping to win the Powerball jackpot for Wednesday's drawing of $1.2 billion after there were no winners for Saturday night's jackpot of $825 million. The cash value of Mondayโs jackpot will...
MedStar Takes Brothers with Rare Affliction Trick-or-Treating
MedStar paramedics took two boys with the same neurological disorder to trick-or-treat on October 29. For 10-year-old Christopher and 5-year-old Maximillian, the evening out was the first time that...
Community Walk Raises Awareness for Suicide Prevention
Out of the Darkness DFW Metro Walk is an American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) event to raise awareness, allowing communities affected by suicide across the DFW Metroplex to come...
Local Nonprofit Gifts Students Winter Coats
Fort Worth Elementary School Students recently receivedย 95 coats from a local coat drive. The coat drive was operated by the Junior Woman's Club of Fort Worth and began on September 11. Members of...
Artist Depicts Dallas’ Ghosts
Dallas artist Brad Ford Smith recaptures the unlikely ghosts of Dallas' history. Through pen and ink drawings with a touch of watercolor, Smith hopes to bring permanence to the ephemeral. Dallas is...
DFW Firefighter Chili Cook-Off Serves Savory Memories
The Dallas-Fort Worth community enjoyed some firehouse chili at the Fort Worth Firefighterโs Sixth Annual Chili Cook-off. The cook-off went from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 29 at General Worth...
The Hong Kong Market Celebrates 36 Years
The Hong Kong Market marked its 36th anniversary with the Hong Kong Market Place Festival, sponsored by Asia Times Square. โSo here at Asian Times Square, we host about four big events a year. Our...