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11 murals around Dallas
Check out our guide to the many meaningful murals you can find around our city.
November 14, 2024 03:10 PM
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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DALtoday’s 2024 holiday gift guide: 90+ gifts for everyone on your list
Including gifts for neighbors, foodies, significant others, homebodies, students, and gifts under $20.
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How to create an ofrenda for Día de los Muertos
Learn about the different elements of this altar and how to create one at home.
October 28, 2024
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FIFA calls on Texas-based artists for “Host City poster” contest
FIFA World Cup 26 will take place in Dallas, Texas, and the organization is seeking art submissions from Texas-based artists for the massive event.
October 8, 2024
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Chefs For Farmers returns to Dallas for 14th annual festival
From mushrooms to microgreens, Chefs For Farmers Dallas celebrates the best bites in the city.
October 4, 2024
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Summer Anderson
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Only true locals know these 19 unwritten rules of Dallas
Tell us you’re from Dallas without telling us you’re from Dallas.
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WFAA celebrates 75 years of reporting essential Dallas news
The station has prided itself on reporting fast and accurate news to the metroplex for decades.
September 16, 2024
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Maiya Turner
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Community Spotlight: A snapshot look at Dallas photographer D’Marcus McDowell
Get to know the Dallas, Texas-based photographer D’Marcaus McDowell and his inspirations behind his photography.
September 13, 2024
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Maiya Turner
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4 mental health day activities in Dallas
Feeling stressed, burned out, or anxious at work? Consider taking a mental health day.
September 10, 2024
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There’s a concert for every type of music fan in Dallas this week
From 90s rock to modern hip-hop, the Dallas, Texas-area will be flooded with star power as numerous concerts are set to go off the second week of September 2024.
September 9, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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