The weekend is meant for forgetting about the stressors of the week and relaxing, but what does that look like for you? Whether it's attending a candlelight concert, a magic show, a sushi-making...
Best Cars to Achieve New Year’s Resolutions
Online automotive resource Edmunds has compiled a list of the five best vehicles for helping you achieve your New Year’s resolutions. While the two might not sound related, choosing the right...
Resolution-Makers Tie Money to Better Health
As many people made their annual resolutions heading into the new year, the National Financial Educators Council conducted a survey that found the majority of participants linked their physical and...
Texas Bishop Schools NYT on Tex-Mex
A Texas bishop recently took issue with a New York Times crossword puzzle clue and wrote the editors an open letter to school them on Tex-Mex. Salsa, taco sauce, is there really a difference? C....
New Year’s Day Powerball Winner Lands $842M
One Powerball player in Michigan started the New Year with a bang on Monday, winning the fifth-largest jackpot in Powerball history. This was the first time in the history of Powerball that a...
Record All-Western Parade Expected
The annual Fort Worth Stock Show & Rodeo kicks off in the new year, and its organizers expect the parade to break records. The All-Western Parade will include an estimated 3,000 horses, up from...
VIDEO: Glow-in-the-Dark Playground Opens in January
The new Joya playground at Oran Good Park in Farmers Branch is scheduled to make its debut early next year. The "glow-in-the-dark" playground has been under construction for several months. Farmers...
2024 Brings Themed Skating to Galleria Dallas
Guests are invited to grab some pink skates and channel their inner Regina George at an upcoming themed skating event hosted at Galleria Dallas Ice Skating Center. Galleria Dallas will kick off 2024...
Several Broadway Musicals Heading to DFW
Lovers of Broadway musicals residing in the metroplex have much to look forward to over the coming months. Touring Broadway productions are slated to run in Dallas and Fort Worth from this month...
Kids Art Contest Promotes Environmentalism
Take Care of Texas, a statewide campaign by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, is offering kids a fun way to learn about protecting the environment, and a chance to win prizes at the...
DX Journalists Reflect: Favorite Stories of 2023
Journalists of The Dallas Express recount some of the most memorable stories they wrote in 2023 for our readers.
Heartwarming Moments of 2023
For some, 2023 probably felt like a blast of ice-cold water, the harshness of the world, from wars to daily woes, but that doesn't mean there weren't some humorous and heartwarming moments captured...
16% of U.S. Teens Constantly on YouTube
YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, and Instagram remain the most popular platforms used by American teenagers despite warnings about the dangers of excessive social media use, according to a new study....
Vegas Could See Record NYE Weddings
Las Vegas could see a record number of matrimonies on a single day this New Year’s Eve. 12/31/23 is considered a “specialty date” by the city’s wedding industry. Its repeating pattern -- 1-2-3-1-2-3...
‘Victory or Death’ Letter Returns to the Alamo
For only the second time in history, Col. William Barrett Travis’ “Victory or Death” letter will return to the Alamo for an exhibition. Texas history will be on display in 2024 at the Alamo mission...
Arboretum To Host ‘Noon Year’s Eve’ Ball Drop
North Texans and visitors to the region will have yet another family-friendly way to round out 2023 and ring in the New Year. The Dallas Arboretum will host its "Noon Year’s Eve" ball drop on...
Return Fees on the Rise
Retailers are increasingly charging fees to consumers for refunds on shipped items to fight the growing number of returns. According to the National Retail Federation (NRF), shoppers returned over...
Powerball Jackpot Still Up for Grabs
Powerball relinquished some of its funds Wednesday night as one person matched all five white ball numbers with the Power Play option, heading into the New Year with a $2 million prize. Wednesday’s...
Dutch Bros Adds ‘Shine’ to Menu
Drive-through coffee chain Dutch Bros announced on Wednesday that a popular twist to its drink selection -- Shine -- will return to the menu. "Shine adds a unique, swirling luster that makes any...
DFW Museum Preserves Local Collection
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History recently announced an "exciting and significant addition to its collection," comprised of "artifacts and historical treasures from the renowned Leonard’s...
Powerball Brings Million-Dollar Christmas
Several people had a million-dollar Christmas thanks to the Powerball jackpot drawing on Monday. Winning numbers 5-12-20-24-29 and Powerball 4, with a Power Play 2x, boasted a $660.3 million prize...