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Why there are bluebonnets along the highway in Texas
The Lone Star State was the first state in the union to begin planting wildflowers along highways, which has more benefits than just making Texas beautiful.
March 28, 2025 06:11 PM
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Laura Figi
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Business
Looking back on Carrie Marcus Neiman: the founder behind the iconic department store
Carrie Neiman Marcus opened the famous department store with her brother and then-husband in 1907. Her iconic eye for fashion led to the department store’s international success.
March 5, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Southern Gateway Park in south Dallas will feature several amenities such as this pavilion that allows guests to sit under a cover with some sunlighting
Culture
Unwrap these 4 gifts given to the city of Dallas
These city gifts are way better than a Jelly of the Month Club membership.
December 17, 2024
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History
Deep in the heart of Texas — the history of the Texas flag
Most Texas have the utmost state pride but don’t really know a lot about its flag and what it represents.
October 25, 2024
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Maiya Turner
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History
When was Dallas founded?
Living in Dallas, have you ever stopped and wondered how this awesome city came to be?
October 11, 2024
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Maiya Turner
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Culture
Only true locals know these 19 unwritten rules of Dallas
Tell us you’re from Dallas without telling us you’re from Dallas.
October 1, 2024
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Culture
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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Business
How Dallas’s ‘Y’all Street’ is putting the state on the finance world map
Y’all Street is a financial hub in Dallas, Texas and its caught the eye of national media, Fortune 500 companies, and more.
September 12, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Sports
Only Dallas Cowboys super fans know these team facts
The 2024-25 NFL season for the Dallas Cowboys kicks off on Sunday, Sept. 8, but today we are looking at past record holders and more.
September 5, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Travel and Outdoors
Remembering Dallas’s hottest day on record
Dallas’s hottest day on record was Aug. 18, 1909, when the Metroplex hit 115°.
August 12, 2024
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Maiya Turner
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Sports
Break it down: New sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Breakdancing will be showcased on a global scale — find places where you can try the sport in Dallas.
August 8, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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20 interesting facts about Dallas
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Dining in Dallas is always a fresh experience, with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more on the way.
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42 happy hour deals to quench your thirst
Go bargain hunting with our Dallas happy hour guide, which highlights drink specials and food discounts throughout the city.
July 14, 2025
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How and where to commemorate Juneteenth in Dallas
Join city leaders and community members in commemorating Juneteenth with these local events in Dallas.
June 11, 2025
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Kid-friendly activities in Dallas
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Culture
Dips, Daquiris, and (in)Doors: 3 Tips to keep Dallasites from Drying Out
When the 100°+ temperatures start to get to you, here are three ways to stay cool around Dallas — from snow cones to swimming pools.
May 21, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Small Business Week 2025: Q+A with Fibonacci Plants
Meet Pro Time Lawn Seed, a Portland lawnscaping company that aims to help you create a lawn that is beautiful and eco-friendly.
May 16, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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How to get lucky in Dallas
The Dallas Mavericks just nabbed the No. 1 NBA draft pick. Clearly we were born under a lucky star.
May 14, 2025
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Adult birthday party ideas that take the cake
Don’t let the kids have all of the fun — plan a birthday party for the adult in your life that will make their inner child jump with glee.
May 7, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Small Business Week 2025: A Q+A with skincare business Enid b.
Happy Small Business Week, Dallas. We’d like you to meet Enid b., a local skincare company inspired by its owner’s Jamaican roots.
May 6, 2025
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Alina Hunter-Grah