A local dog boasting seven years of service as an explosives detection canine is in the running for this year's national Hero Dog Awards. Organized by the nonprofit American Humane, these awards aim...
VIDEO: Local Museum IMAX To Reopen Fall 2024
The Fort Worth Museum of Science and History announces the new Jane and John Justin Foundation Omni Theater set to open in fall 2024, after a $21 million renovation to the existing Omni IMAX...
Rescued Ringtail Mistaken for Lemur
A well-meaning woman in San Antonio was chased out of her car by an injured animal she mistook for something more docile earlier this month. San Antonio Animal Care Services referred to the woman as...
Father’s Day and Juneteenth Events Across DFW
With Juneteenth fast approaching, celebrations will be taking place all weekend long, and this weekend is full of fun and festive events happening across the DFW area. USA Fit Games: Dallas is set...
Dallas Tops List of Best Texas Resorts
A recent ranking of Texas resorts offering the best guest experience put Dallas, Austin, and San Antonio at the top. U.S. News and World Report compiled a list of the very best resort offerings in...
Dallas Zoo Announces Summer Dollar Days
The Dallas Zoo is gearing up for the highly anticipated return of Dollar Days on July 13 and August 8. This popular annual event, known for its budget-friendly admission prices, promises an exciting...
Le Diner en Blanc Returns to Dallas
The epicurean phenomenon known as Le Diner en Blanc is returning to Dallas -- with new cohosts -- after a four-year break. For the uninitiated: Le Diner en Blanc (Dinner in White) is a...
Local Zoo Ranked One of Nation’s Best
A local zoo maintains its rank as a national destination, according to a recent report. U.S. News and World Report has named Fort Worth Zoo as one of the 26 best zoos in the nation. The report...
Western Lit Giant Cormac McCarthy Dies at 89
Cormac McCarthy, the celebrated American novelist, died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, in 1933, McCarthy moved with his family as a child to Knoxville, Tennessee....
Juneteenth Happenings in DFW
The metroplex will be offering an array of ways to commemorate Juneteenth, a day for honoring the historical legacy of when the news of the end of slavery in the United States reached Galveston Bay...
Dallas Hotel Celebrates 100 Years of History
An uptown Dallas hotel is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a series of events showcasing its storied history. Le Meridien Dallas, The Stoneleigh, on the corner of Maple Avenue and Wolf Street,...
Teen Reunited With Pug Recommends Microchips
Experience is often said to be the best teacher, and that is how one local teen learned the importance of microchipping her pet. Valeria Torres' dog Benny got loose from his kennel and ran out an...
Local City Welcoming Five New Restaurants
Plano is set to open five new dine-in locations before the end of the year, with the first having opened this past weekend. Renowned for its annual hot-air balloon festival, the Dallas suburb is...
Dinosaurs Reappear in Dallas
Dinosaurs are making a comeback in the metroplex this summer -- the animatronic kind, that is. The touring show Jurassic Quest, which claims to be "the largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur...
Dallas Chamber Symphony Hosting Violin Contest
Next week a three-day competition hosted by the Dallas Chamber Symphony (DCS) will see top violinists battle it out for the top prize of $2,500 and the opportunity to perform a concerto next season....
Sea of TX Sunflowers Captivate Passersby
A vibrant expanse of sunflowers located off the bustling U.S.-84 in Central Texas has seized the attention of westbound passersby between Waco and McGregor. Just one sunflower is a sight to behold...
Annual Tarantula Migration Begins in Texas
The annual migration of tarantulas in Texas is now underway. These creatures typically emerge to begin their mating patterns for a few weeks during the summer months. "One of the most spectacular...
Carrollton Wind Symphony Gives Gift of Music
The Carrollton Wind Symphony has been bringing beautiful music to the community for more than 27 years. The orchestral group, comprising more than 90 volunteer musicians, performs four free concerts...
North Texas Weddings Get More Expensive
Love is priceless, but weddings can be expensive, according to surveys of couples who recently wed or are planning upcoming nuptials. In North Texas, the average cost of a wedding ceremony and...
La Casita Bakeshop Thrives in Metroplex
North Texans might not be familiar with her name, but there is a good chance that many of them have eaten Maricsa Trejo's pastries. Trejo is one of four owners of La Casita Bakeshop, a wholesale...
DMA Sells Painting Abandoned for 50 Years
The Dallas Museum of Art's (DMA) recent sale of a painting by world-renowned artist Brett Whiteley has stirred up a mystery involving a veritable who's who of the rich and famous. Whiteley, who died...