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The most talented Olympians from Texas—past and present
Texas athletes have had a long history of success in the Olympics. Here’s a look at who to watch this year and the most notable Texan Olympians over time.
The 2024 Paris Olympics will take place from July 26 to August 11. About two dozen…
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Ditch the classics: 14 Dallas ice cream shops with unforgettable flavors
A frozen treat is the perfect way to combat the summer heat. Celebrate National Ice Cream Month in style with these unusual Dallas offerings.
Welcome to National Ice Cream Month! While we like to indulge every month of the year, these next…
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Get enchanted by these 6 castles in Texas (that you can actually visit!)
You may not think Texas and castles go together, but these six spots give a taste of medieval flair within the Lone Star State.
We often picture castles as a staple of European cities, with majestic buildings and fortresses housing…
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12 infamous criminals serving time in TX, from a NASCAR champion to a pediatric nurse
There are 18 federal prisons and nine federal prison camps in Texas, and 111 more at the state level. These range from administrative-security like FMC Fort Worth to high-security federal prisons. The honor of the highest security level…
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All 13 Dallas restaurants featured on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives’
Dallas’ food scene is as diverse and delectable as culinary epicenters like New York City and Los Angeles, and these Guy Fieri-approved restaurants featured on "Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives" prove it.
Diners, drive-ins, dives, and … Dallas.…
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10 Texas swimming holes to help you cool off this summer
Whether you’ve been here for one summer or 50 of them, you know the Texas heat is no joke. While sitting inside with the air conditioner is a perfectly fine way to cool off, it hardly compares with the joy of jumping into a chilly swimming…
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Sparkling spectacles: Your guide to fireworks shows in DFW
Fireworks will light up the Dallas-Fort Worth area this Fourth of July. Here’s where to find the best Independence Day fireworks shows.
The Fourth of July is a beautiful time in DFW. This year, we’re celebrating 248 years of independence,…
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For the City of Dallas, it’s time to talk about trash
The City of Dallas launches a new cross-department effort to clean up litter.The City of Dallas has formed a multi-departmental collaboration, spearheaded by Dallas Water Utilities (DWU), Code Compliance, Park and Recreation, Office of…
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Midsummer magic: 10 ways to celebrate the Summer Solstice in DFW
The summer solstice marks the longest day of the year. Solstice, which means “sun standing still,” occurs when the sun reaches the point furthest from the Earth’s equator. In the summer, that point is known as the Tropic of Cancer and is…
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Dallas’ 2024 Pride in Excellence Awards honored local LGBTQIA+ leaders
Dallas's Mayor and City Councilmembers celebrated the 2024 Pride in Excellence Awards Reception on Wednesday, June 5, in honor of Pride Month. The event, which featured speeches from State Representative HD 100 Venton Jones, Council Member…
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