A resident of Florida has won the Mega Millions jackpot worth over $1.6 billion โ the third-largest winning jackpot in U.S. lottery history. The jackpot was finalized at $1.602 billion ahead of the...
North Texas Sets S’mores World Record
"S'moresapalooza" in North Texas, held this past weekend, turned out to be a record-breaking event. Participants set the Guinness World Record for the most people making s'mores at the same time....
VIDEO: New Cruise Ship Pays Tribute to Texas
Carnival Cruise Line revealed the latest addition to its fleet, a new cruise ship called Carnival Jubilee, embellished with a large Texas star on its bow. The big reveal came on Friday as the...
Klipspringer Born at Dallas Zoo
Dallas Zoo, renowned for its diverse wildlife, recently announced an exciting new addition and a noteworthy anniversary. "From the tiniest newborns to the oldest of animals, weโre devoted to the...
Mega Millions Jackpot Rises to $820M
North Texans are going to get to take another stab at the Mega Millions jackpot after no tickets won the grand prize on Friday, with the winnings pool swelling to $820 million ahead of Tuesday's...
‘Drag Queen Story Time’ Billed at Austin Pride Event
An upcoming all-ages LGBTQ Pride event in Austin is set to feature a "Drag Queen Story Time" for children. The 2023 Austin Pride Celebration, the theme of which is "Keep Austin Queer'd," is being...
Local Business Prepares for New Drag Show Law
In anticipation of a new state law regulating drag shows coming into effect, some local venues are no longer allowing children to attend their events. In June, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill aimed...
Americana Theme Park To Open Off Route 66
A new $2 billion amusement park is being built in northeast Oklahoma about 300 miles north of Dallas. American Heartland Theme Park and Resort will sit on a 1,000-acre lot located in the northeast...
VIDEO: How To Grill Perfect Brisket With Science
A Dallas professor is working to combine barbecue and science. Jeremiah Gassensmith, an associate professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, has some tips on how to smoke and grill the perfect...
Beat the Heat While Hitting the Road
Texas road travelers are advised to take extra precautions due to the ongoing heatwave. Experts with the American Automobile Association (AAA) Texas have shared some useful tips for staying weather...
Local Teen Hikes Over 1,000 Miles
A local teenager has become a true globetrotter. Plano resident Saanvi Mylavarapu has traveled all over the world and hiked a total of more than 1,000 miles since she first learned to appreciate...
Apple Debuting New ‘StandBy’ Mode With iOS 17
Apple is set to roll out its extensive iOS 17 update this fall, promising fresh features designed to enhance the iPhone user experience. The update is available for the 2018 iPhone XR, iPhone XS,...
Best Ice Cream in DFW To Help Beat the Heat
Temperatures in Dallas-Fort Worth have consistently been over 100 degrees, but residents can cool down and celebrate national ice cream month with some of the best ice cream shops in the area. The...
Dallas Home Gets Reinvented Deco Upgrade
The Austin-based designer Avery Cox recently undertook a four-year project to revitalize her childhood house while maintaining its historical notes as a rare 1930s Art Moderne home in the affluent...
Dallas Woman’s Collection Recalls Bygone Era
A Dallas woman's vintage clothing collection pays homage to an era when air travel was a glamorous and stylish mode of transport. Deborah Brown has always had an interest in vintage clothing, but...
Local Wildlife Need Help Fighting Dehydration
With temperatures rising into the triple digits, the Texas summer heat can take a toll on both human and animal populations. The National Weather Service has repeatedly reminded North Texans to...
Parade of Playhouses Benefits CASA
Where can one buy a house for $5 and contribute to a good cause at the same time? At the 28th annual Parade of Houses at NorthPark Center. Now through July 30, 13 themed playhouses are on display at...
Metroplex Claims 5 World-Class Hotels
Five Dallas-Fort Worth hotels have been identified as popular favorites in a recent worldwide survey. Travel + Leisure (T+L) highlighted five world-class hotels in DFW as part of its annual World's...
Drag Performer Defends ‘Kid-Friendly’ Shows
North Texas has been a flashpoint in the culture war over whether it is appropriate for children to attend drag shows, with a number of allegedly "kid-friendly" performances attracting supporters...
Meow Wolf Exhibit Launches at Local Mall
North Texans have a new psychedelic experience to enjoy following the grand opening of a Meow Wolf immersive art exhibit at Grapevine Mills Mall. Described as "unique experiences" designed to...
Exotic Cats Leave Vegas for North Texas
Five exotic cats that spent decades at Siegfried & Roy's Secret Garden at The Mirage in Las Vegas have come to live in a North Texas sanctuary. The cats and other animals from the Secret Garden...