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Dallas Teens Get a Free Ride to Summer Fun with No-Cost Teen All Access Passes
July, famously pegged as Park and Recreation Month, is about to get extra lively for Dallas teens. Dallas Park and Recreation Department just rolled out the welcome mat again with their no-cost Teen All Access Pass. Chalking up its fourth year, the program offers Dallas teens and their buddies a summer to remember – and seriously, at zero cost, according to the City of Dallas.
One of the Last Remaining A-Frame Whataburgers is in Mesquite, Texas
Whataburger has been a Texas staple since 1950. Yes, 70 plus years of serving great burgers. One of the signatures of Whataburger has always been their A-Frame buildings. Sadly, as Whataburger has progressed and modernized itself, those original buildings are slowly fading away. One of the last few of those original A-Frame Whataburger stores can be found just a short drive from East Texas in Mesquite.
The winner is in | Fans vote to bring Blue Bell Groom's Cake flavor back to store shelves
DALLAS — After a bracket challenge, Blue Bell is bringing back a certified fan-favorite flavor. Groom's Cake is set to make its triumphant return to the freezer aisle. The flavor is described as "a luscious chocolate ice cream with chocolate cake pieces and chocolate coated strawberry hearts, surrounded by swirls of strawberry sauce and chocolate icing. "
Best Spots for Lunch in Downtown Dallas
Downtown Dallas has been in a transition phase since the pandemic. Transitioning to what, we're not sure yet. That story is unfolding. Regardless, downtown still has an electric energy. In the middle of it is the iconic Adolphus Hotel, built in 1912 with a blend of classical styles and masonry, juxtaposed against the AT&T Discovery District across the street with its 8,700-square-foot media wall and sparking modernity. (There's also The Exchange food hall, with about a dozen restaurant options.)
Local mom who once experienced homelessness becomes author
A North Texas mother as worked her way from homelessness to being an inspiration. "I'm so proud of this project. It's a family project," Lashawnda Thompson said. Thompson has quite the story to tell, in more ways than one. "This book is dedicated to my beautiful daughters Mani and Myah....
The Dallas Restaurant That’s Serving an Amazing Wagyu Ribeye for $400
If you’re a restaurant owner in Texas and want to be known for your steaks, you better create perfection. Not to be harsh but there are so many fantastic restaurants and steakhouses within the Lone Star State and if you’re not doing everything perfectly people won’t come back.
Federales in Dallas Has Closed
The first time I walked into Federales, honestly, I walked right back out. At the moment it wasn't the vibe I was going for, which was a club energy with tacos and iced tequila shots. Today Federales, a restaurant and bar originally from Chicago, announced it's closing its Deep Ellum...
For Dallas’ KPLX, It’s All About Being ‘In The Moment.’
In one of America’s most competitive radio markets, Cumulus Media “99.5 The Wolf” KPLX Dallas has seen its Nielsen persons 6+ share jump 32% from March to May of this year, and 47% since January. That’s not the only reason The Wolf is in this week’s Inside...
Nixa choir to perform at the 2025 National ACDA Conference
NIXA, Mo. — The Nixa Chamber Singers will be one of just a select number of choirs across the country to perform at the National American Choral Directors Association (ACDA) Conference in Dallas, Texas, next year. The ACDA conference is one of the largest and most prestigious national choral conferences in the world. “[It is] […]
BigXthaPlug’s 2024 XXL Freshman Freestyle
BigXthaPlug is having his way. The 26-year-old Dallas rapper has been living large ever since his sonorous voice took his rhymes to new levels outside the Lone Star State. His hometown-pride anthem "Texas" and Billboard Hot 100 smash "Mmhmm" highlight the clever magnetism and striking storytelling that has put him at the forefront of Texas street rap over the last year. He brings both—and lots of cash—to his 2024 XXL Freshman freestyle.
Tripping Along Just Fine: Tripping Daisy Delivers Sonic Bloom at The Factory
Los Angeles has Jane’s Addiction; New York City has Sonic Youth; Dallas has Tripping Daisy. These bands helped guide kids to be young and cool in the fast-changing America of the 1990s while defining their respective city’s underground before hitting the mainstream. Although all the bands went through breakups, their fans refused to let their music fade into obscurity. Instead, this rare coterie of alternative rock juggernauts have influenced droves of local musicians, helping birth the sounds of decades of bands to come, regardless of their group’s official status.
Burns returns to take top job at Dallas Symphony this fall
The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has named Michelle Miller Burns as the ensemble’s next president and CEO. She succeeds Kim Noltemy, who after seven years at the top job in Dallas, departed last month for her new position as president of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. “I am delighted to return...
DIY: Simple soaker hose set-up can protect your foundation during the heat
DALLAS — In North Texas, the fluctuating weather can make a big impact on the foundation of a home. After weeks of rain, the DFW area is now seeing extreme heat. "This is the fifth day in a row that we're at 100-degree temperatures," said Tony Stokley. Stokley is...
How to Spend a 24-Hour Staycation in Dallas
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