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Opinion & Commentary

Not Everyone Is a Fan of Buc-ee's, 'The New Invasive Species from Texas'

In the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, there's a fierce resistance to a proposed Bucee’s. But have they used the restrooms?

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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Crime

When This Kind of 'Cop' Calls, You Should Call 911

By Alyssa Fields

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Hip-Hop

Watch HeadHuncho Amir Eat Rudy's Chicken and Hit Up SMU in 'New Dallus' Video

By Bryson "Boom" Paul

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Hip-Hop

Hustleman Quise Is the Latest New Dallas Rapper to Sign With a Major Label

By Eric Diep

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Openings & Closings

Team Behind The Charles and Carlos Elegante to Open New Spot in Uptown

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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Openings & Closings

McKinney's Square Gets a New Italian Food Destination

By Simon Pruitt

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Election

Can A Democrat Actually Beat Ken Paxton, Become Senator?

By Alyssa Fields

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Politics

Ken Paxton Property Snafu is Latest Example of AG’s Loose Understanding of the Law

By Emma Ruby

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Dallas Life

More Young Dallas Mothers Now Have Hope for a College Education, Bright Future

By Erin Runnels

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City Hall

What Does it Take to Fix a Problematic Street in Dallas? Who Knows?

By Emma Ruby

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Environment

How to See Three Different Meteor Showers Over Dallas

By Alyssa Fields

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Opinion & Commentary

Another Bidder Steps Up for the Morning News. This Is Not Good.

By Patrick Williams

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Religion

Trouble in the Sanctuary: The Biggest North Texas Church Scandals

By Kelly Dearmore

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Housing

3 North Texas Suburbs Ranked Among the Wealthiest in United States

By Emma Ruby

Food & Drink

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Travel

The Foodies Guide to Fredericksburg

By Desiree Gutierrez

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Free & Cheap

How to Snag Free Pizza for a Year at New Little Caesars Location

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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Dallas Decoded

The Best Sushi Restaurants in Dallas Including Some Unsung Heroes

By Aaren Prody

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Bars

Dallas Bar Named Among Top Historic Bars in the U.S.

By Aaren Prody

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Membership

Join Us for Our Next Members-Only Supper Club at Ramble Room

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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BBQ

Phat Girlz BBQ: The Smoke Show in Cedar Hill You Can't Miss

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

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Free & Cheap

Raising Cane's Is Giving Out Free Chicken Strips This Sunday

By Simon Pruitt

Arts & Culture

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Events

North Texas Got Talent is Setting The Stage for 4th Annual Event

By Simon Pruitt

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Sex & Dating

Reading is Sexy. Here's Where To Do it in Dallas to Find Your Next Summer Fling

By Austin Zook

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Lists

Diving Into The Best Public Pools To Beat the Dallas Heat

By Samantha Thornfelt

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Visual Art

Divine Timing: ARC Gallery in Deep Ellum Debuts Second Show

By Simon Pruitt

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Film, TV & Streaming

Here’s Where Landman Season 2 Has Been Caught Filming in North Texas

By Austin Zook

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Visual Art

NTX100 Is an Art Project Made for 100 Years From Now

By Simon Pruitt

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Film, TV & Streaming

A Look at Every Akira Kurosawa Film Coming to the Texas Theatre

By Lisa Laman

Music

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Concert Reviews

‘The Way It Is’ Reignited: Keyshia Cole’s 20th Anniversary Tour Lights Up Dickies Arena

By Aria Bell

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Concert Reviews

Oso Oso Makes Every Dollar of Their $10 Tour Worth It at Club Dada

By Preston Barta

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Country

The Soul of North Texas: A Journey Through the Dallas Country Music Scene

By Preston Barta

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Hip-Hop

8 New 4Batz Songs to Hear Right Now

By Eric Diep

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Touring Artists

Paul McCartney Adds San Antonio to Tour But Where's Dallas?

By Simon Pruitt

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Local Music

Getting Lost With Kali Flower

By Alex Gonzalez

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Fort Worth

$20K Annual Grant Program Saves Fort Worth Venue The Cicada

By Simon Pruitt

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