Texas

There’s no shortage of Guinness World Records accomplishments. We’re highlighting some of our favorites from Texas and its residents. I visited Scotland earlier this year, and though it is very much a distinct place from Ireland, you can…
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Reserve a table at one of 10 delicious restaurants hosting Thanksgiving brunch, lunch, and/or dinner in Dallas-Fort Worth this year. Thanksgiving dinner just tastes better when you don’t have to cook it yourself. Let someone else do the…
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Oak Lawn United Methodist Church has painted rainbow steps following Gov. Abbot's order to remove rainbow crosswalks. Here's what to know. Dallas’s Oak Lawn neighborhood is, as NBCDFW aptly described it, known for its sense of…
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Celebrate the end of 2025 in style with 16 exciting events happening at the Fort Worth Stockyards. From country music to ghost tours, there is something for everyone.  The Fort Worth Stockyards are full of fun, with Western-style shopping,…
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Think Houston is all cowboys and tumbleweeds? A longtime Houstonian debunks seven major myths about America's 4th largest city, from its cuisine to its climate. As a travel writer, I venture out of state a couple times each month, and no…
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There are so many fun things to do in Denton, Texas, from exploring a unique bookstore to attending a local festival.  Maybe you’re in town for a Mean Green football game or you’re visiting your college student at one of the two incredible…
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When you’re in need of a good scare during the Halloween season, all you have to do is put on one of these spooky horror movies set in Texas. Last year, we covered some of our favorite horror movies set in Texas. From names alone, it’s…
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Houston's Megan Thee Stallion received The Trevor Project's 2025 Mental Health Champion of the Year Award. Here's what you need to know. On World Mental Health Day, October 10, the Trevor Project named Megan Thee Stallion as its 2025…
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Discover 13 frighteningly fun (but not too spooky!) Halloween events in the Dallas-Fort Worth area that the whole family will enjoy. It’s almost Halloween (eek!). Our houses are decorated, our kids have their costumes picked out, and the…
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Día de los Muertos—also called Day of the Dead—events are in abundance across Texas. We’re highlighting some of the best for the perfect celebration. Scholars can’t quite agree on the exact origins of Día de los Muertos, or Day of the…
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