While many enslaved people headed north to Canada, an alternate path sought freedom via a different route, traveling through Texas and into Mexico. Texas had a significant role in the founding of Juneteenth, which honors the day slavery…
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Dallas has no shortage of establishments that follow the dive bar mantra of offering good times, reasonable prices, and plenty of great stories. Taking a dive is usually associated with negative things, like profits falling or someone…
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With an abundance of fresh ingredients—sometimes right from their own backyard—these farm-to-table restaurants in DFW are absolutely worth a visit. In the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration banning Red No. 3 dye from food,…
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Hear ye, hear ye! These Texas Renaissance fairs are some of the best experiences in the country—and you can visit all of them throughout the year. Renaissance fairs and festivals are a lovely way to explore life during the medieval era.…
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From music and culture to food and charm, Texas is jam-packed with entertainment all year round. Here’s our guide to the best festivals in DFW.  For every Fyre Fest or Woodstock ‘99 that makes headlines for all the wrong reasons, there are…
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The Lone Star State has an abundance of people, places, and artwork worth celebrating—and you can see them all with our book-friendly Texas road trip. Few feelings in life are quite like getting lost in a good book. It’s a magical…
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Every business needs to get its start somewhere. For these Texas brands and products, their origin stories are just as intriguing as their massive growth. With the state’s extensive history and large population, it’s no surprise that Texas…
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The Dallas-Fort Worth area has nearly 200 years worth of history—and architecture—to draw from. Which early buildings are still intact today? The 1840s feel like a long time ago. None of us were alive to see Presidents James Polk and John…
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Fort Worth has an extensive network of sister cities all around the world. Learn more about the history of these places and attractions worth visiting. Sister city partnerships are designed to identify and encourage cultural and economic…
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When the bright lights fade from their sporting events, these Texas athletes have found success in opening up businesses serving food and drinks. Athletes are used to having big moments on a field, floor, or court. Eventually, time catches…
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