John O'Shea's turn to politics came about as a result of an episode of civil disobedience he engaged in during the COVID-19 lockdowns. He described the policies that were enacted at the time as...
Cowtown Airman Named USO National Guardsman of 2023
A Texas Air National Guard staff sergeant has been recognized by United Service Organizations, which named him one of the National Guardsman of the Year for 2023. Staff Sgt. Cody J. Foster, who...
CEO Brings ‘Soul’ Back to Local Restaurants
CEO Edgar Guevara talks about putting the service and soul behind Mi Cocina’s made-from-scratch Mexican cuisine in an exclusive interview with DX
Dallas LIFE Helps Homeless by Teaching Responsibility
As Dallas continues to wrestle with a crisis of homelessness, one recovery center in the heart of the city is working to help the homeless return to a stable life through a program that emphasizes...
Dallas Man Honors Vets at Liberation Pavilion Grand Opening
Opening ceremonies for the capstone building of the National World War II Museum occurred last Friday in New Orleans with 40 World War II veterans, 40 Medal of Honor winners, Holocaust survivors,...
Texas House Candidate Makes Pitch to Voters
Here’s your opportunity to learn more about Doug Roszhart, who is running to become representative for Texas House District 2, which comprises Hopkins, Hunt, and Van Zandt Counties. He is a resident...
Local Teacher Wins National Art Contest
A local teacher has won a prestigious contest for fantasy and science fiction illustrators, earning herself a trip to Hollywood and major recognition in the field. Trophy Club resident Ashley...
Harvest at Masonic Offers Taste of Community
Stepping into Harvest at the Masonic in historic downtown McKinney, one immediately senses that this is more than just a restaurant. From the beautifully restored 1860s buffet at the entranceway to...
VIDEO: Texas Professor Makes Physics Fun
Kids of all ages are discovering a new-found interest in science thanks to the outreach efforts of a physics professor at Texas A&M University. The Texas A&M Physics Show, presented...
Pop-N-Cream Owner Forecasts Steady Growth
Business is popping for a gourmet popcorn shop based in the heart of Fort Worth. Pop-N-Cream is a family-owned popcorn and ice cream shop that sells over 90 flavors of gourmet popcorn and about 20...
Limbless Evangelist Spreads Hope in North TX
Few can imagine going through life with the kind of determination and optimism exhibited by evangelist and motivational speaker Nicholas Vujicic. Born in Australia to Serbian parents in 1982 with a...
BBQ Event Raises Funds for Rape Crisis Center
Elizabeth Pierce was sexually assaulted in her Lake Highlands home on February 21, 2013. Pierce was the first of three victims impacted by the serial rapist who terrorized the community until nearly...
Local Coach Shares Motivation Behind Success
Highland Park High School has one of the most well-known high school football programs in the Dallas area and the state of Texas, winning six total state championships and producing many talented...
Meet Man Behind Big Tex’s Backside
State Fair President Mitchell Glieber recently weighed in on his journey from the world of sports to that of corny dogs. When the State Fair of Texas opened its gates on Friday, it was for the 10th...
Local Realtor Breaks Into Streaming
A local real estate agent is set to make her second television appearance on a new streaming series. Lisa Johnson — an agent with Ebby Halliday Realtors in Frisco — will return in September to...
Local PR Entrepreneur Helps Small Businesses
Local entrepreneur Leah Frazier is working to help small businesses market themselves and spread the word about their services to the rest of Dallas. Frazier founded Think Three Media, a...
Through Hardship, Tait Cruse Helps Others
Prominent Dallas-area businessman Tait Cruse recently told The Dallas Express about the man behind the career. As managing partner of Northwestern Mutual in North Texas, Cruse’s life experiences...
Local Meat Vendor Credits Customers for Success
For over three decades, Gary Hirsch has been running one of the most successful and well-known meat markets in the Dallas-Fort Worth area: Hirsch’s Meats. Hirsch said he has seen a lot of changes...
Local Football Player Becoming Elite Prospect
Texas high school football features many prized college recruits who draw the attention of fans and elite programs, yet others also put in the hard work to get to the next level and still fly under...
Local Entrepreneur Shapes Business Leaders
After a 14-year career as a management consultant and executive with Deloitte, Neena Newberry knew it was time for her to invest in herself. Just before the 2008 economic downturn, she founded...
VIDEO: Dallas Choral Group Hires Executive Director
With eyes on expansion, the Dallas-based choral group Verdigris Ensemble has hired its first-ever executive director. Kyle Igneczi came on board in early August, bringing with him his breadth of...