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This Texas Ghost Town is Hard to Visit Because it’s at the Bottom of a Lake
Texas has a plethora of ghost towns that are ripe for exploring. Just remember to do your research before you do as some could be privately owned and you could be charged with trespassing. Other ghost towns could be have been taken back by Mother Nature making it dangerous to explore. Having said that, there is an abandoned town just north of Waco where the access to it is very restricted. Why? Because it's at the bottom of a lake.
Get Free Ice Cream from Soulman’s on National Ice Cream Day
DALLAS (KDAF) — Soulman’s BBQ is adding an extra layer of sweetness to National Ice Cream Day by celebrating with free vanilla ice cream cones for all diners on July 21. Did you know that National Ice Cream Day got its official stamp of approval from President Ronald Reagan in 1984? On July 9 of that year, Reagan signed a proclamation declaring July as National Ice Cream Month and the third Sunday of July as National Ice Cream Day. This fun-filled declaration was part of a larger initiative to honor aspects of American life.
'Young Man's Dinner' at Dallas restaurant serves as mentorship program
DALLAS — If there is a recipe for success, Dallas restaurateur Bob Sambol hopes it is one he can share again and again with Dallas youth who might otherwise think their own prosperity is as out of reach as a proverbial silver spoon. That's why, along with Mark Jones...
Longtime North Texas sports bar closing after nearly 30 years
THE COLONY, Texas — Rix Sports Bar in The Colony, formerly known as CJ's, announced they will be closing down after nearly 30 years in business. The Facebook post said it will continue regular operating hours until July 27. Rix asked customers to comment on the post with their memories and photos, and the community delivered.
Dallas Animal Services Welcomes New Volunteer Coordinator Tiffany Campbell Amid Summer Adoption Drive
Dallas Animal Services (DAS) has recently welcomed a new Volunteer Coordinator, Tiffany Campbell, who brings her passion for community service and animal welfare to the team. Campbell, a University of Indianapolis alumna, has spent over five years in the nonprofit sector, where she has thrived in connecting with people and championing community causes. In a newsletter published yesterday, Campbell expressed her enthusiasm about joining DAS, citing the team's dedication and her fondness for her adopted cat, O'Malley, as some of the highlights of her integration into the organization. "Thank you all for your warm welcomes and guidance during my first few weeks here", Campbell said, as per the City of Dallas.
Alamo Drafthouse announces reopening dates for closed North Texas locations
DALLAS — We knew Alamo Drafthouses were coming back. Now we know when. The five temporarily shuttered Alamo Drafthouse locations in North Texas are all reopening over the next month. The company in a release on Friday announced opening dates for all five theater locations after their franchise partner...
Eddie V's upscale seafood restaurant is closing its Dallas location
DALLAS — Eddie V's Prime Seafood is closing its Dallas location at the end of the month, the upscale steak-and-seafood restaurant's owners confirmed. Darden, the restaurant group that owns Eddie V's, said in a statement that it was a difficult decision to close the Dallas spot, which is located at 4023 Oak Lawn Ave.
Dallas Animal Services expands community cat program
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – Dallas Animal Services is partnering with the Texas Coalition for Animal Protection and Spay Neuter Network to expand the city of Dallas’ subsidized Community Cat Program. Through the 311 system, the residents of the city of Dallas can obtain a service request...
Check Out this Wild Footage of Texas Off-Road Cycling Trail
Experience the Thrill of Dallas Parks' Off-Road Cycling Trails on a Perfect Summer Day. There's nothing quite like the feeling of a beautiful summer afternoon spent exploring the off-road cycling trails of Dallas Parks. Imagine yourself hopping on your bike, ready to conquer the rugged paths that wind through nature's...
Dancing on: Dallas ISD hosts summer dance intensive
(Special to The Dallas Examiner) – A lifelong dancer who bounced back from an injury, Riah H. has learned what it is like to start over. “I never really got back out there, so I had to start from the beginner level,” she said. “That was very humbling for me, and I learned a lot. I exceeded so much in my journey, and I had to come back down and start over.”
Inspired Brew Serves Whiskey-Infused Coffees in Far North Dallas
Inspired Brew is a new specialty coffee shop that serves whiskey and bourbon-infused coffees in a trendy and bohemian atmosphere. Before you arrive ready to spice up your morning coffee run, the infusion is for flavor, not to take the edge off your morning commute. But that's OK, because the house-roasted espresso beans here definitely will.
Frontiers of Flight Museum To Celebrate ‘Moon Day’ on Saturday, 55 Years After 1st Walk on the Moon
The Frontiers of Flight Museum will celebrate the 55th Anniversary of National Moon Day—the day that Neil Armstrong first set foot on the Moon—on Saturday, July 20. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the museum, located at 6911 Lemmon Avenue at Dallas Love Field. Many space exploration activities will be available for the entire family.
Dallas on the Market — Brittany Cobb’s Layered, Lovely West Highland Park Townhome
3851 South Versailles Avenue is a standout in West Highland Park. Brittany Cobb knows how to craft interiors with character. The Dallas entrepreneur behind Flea Style (which just debuted a new boutique in Nashville’s popular 12 South neighborhood) is a master of the high–low mix, layering past homes and retail spaces with conversation-starting pieces, antiques, artisanal textiles, and the occasional HomeGoods score. Her latest project, a three-bedroom townhome in West Highland Park that just hit the real estate market for $895,000, is a perfect example of her cool, eclectic eye.
ZaLat Pizza in Dallas: Bold Flavors Meet Late-Night Cravings
Thanks to ZaLat pizza for partnering with DallasFoodNerd team on this post. If you’re in the Dallas food scene and want us to feature your restaurant, fill out this form and we will reach out!. Whether you’re a local night owl or simply craving a unique slice of pizza...
Healing Hens brings fine-feathered therapy to Dallas senior living home
Once a month, the Healing Hens nonprofit visits the residents at Signature Pointe Senior Living Home in Dallas. "These are silky chickens, " Healing Hens President Kris Munster told curious resident Glenda Egans. "They are so neat," Egans exclaimed. Silky chickens are a smaller breed of chicken. They have a...
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