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A mural depicting the Dallas County Courthouse, a mockingbird, cacti, and a trolley is painted along the side of a building using a dusty rose + teal color palette.
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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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Uptown Dallas announces four outdoor movie screenings in October
Uptown Dallas, Inc. will host four outdoor movie screenings in Griggs Park, starting Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Dallas, Texas.
September 20, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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How to spend a fall weekend in Dallas
Fall has arrived in Dallas, Texas, and these are the best ways to enjoy the season with pumpkin patches, festivals, farms, and much more.
September 20, 2024
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Mitch Hooper
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Hall Park Frisco merges community, living, art and dining
Hall Park in Frisco is a development that consists of luxury living, community gathering experiences, and art installations.
July 22, 2024
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Kendall Lyons
Library and Park in Cedar Hill, Texas with residents walking out of the front doors and towards the park.
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North Texas suburb opens brand new library and park
Library, park opens to Dallas and Cedar Hill residents
June 25, 2024
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Kendall Lyons
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Take a hike: A guide to Dallas hiking trails
Check out these hiking trails catered to all skill levels in and around Dallas for outdoor adventures.
June 21, 2024
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A giraffe at the Dallas Zoo
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New parking garage coming to the Dallas Zoo
The four-story parking garage is expected to open summer 2025.
June 18, 2024
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Maiya Turner
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Say goodbye to these North Texas theaters
These North Texas Theaters are closing for good — let’s take a walk down memory lane.
June 7, 2024
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Maiya Turner
A group of five children sit at a table outside at the Nasher Sculpture Center coloring on pieces of paper.
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Kid-friendly activities in Dallas
We’re highlighting the best kid-approved activities that Dallas has to offer — complete with art exploration, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 13, 2024
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Monica Garske
Three dogs sitting outside at Deep Ellum Brewing. One is on a keg table and two are in adirondack chairs.
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The best spots for your best friend — our favorite dog-friendly places in Dallas
Explore these dog-friendly places in the Big D — from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night with your four-legged friends.
May 9, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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5 spring road trips from Dallas
Fill your gas tank and pack your bags — these road trips are the spring break inspo you didn’t know you needed.
April 10, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
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The best places to be the main character in Dallas
Experience these places in Dallas that will make you appeciate alone time more.
October 23, 2024
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Dallas restaurants we wish would come back
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October 23, 2024
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$2B River Central development proposed near DFW airport
Big things are coming to DFW — over 140 acres will be dedicated to the new multi-use development.
October 22, 2024
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Adult-friendly Halloween activities in Dallas
While the kids are out trick-or-treating, we’re here to help you get your freak on.
October 22, 2024
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Celebrate Día de los Muertos with the city
The 5th Annual Dallas Dia de los Muertos Parade and Festival will take place at Dallas City Hall.
October 21, 2024
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Community Spotlight: A open lens look into Justin Hoard
We got the chance to learn more about the Dallas photographer and creative, Justin Hoard.
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Denton County Courthouse is lit up with orange and purple lights for the month of October.
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Haunted Houses for Dallas’ true thrill-seekers
Grab your ghouls and dive into this spooky list of haunted houses near Dallas.
October 18, 2024
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