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By Kelly Dearmore
Six Flags' new Tormenta Rampaging Run is open, so obviously we had to ride it
Outdoors & Rec

Six Flags’ new Tormenta Rampaging Run is open, so obviously we had to ride it

By Preston Barta
Downtown homeless volunteers say they are 'not going to be bullied' amid crackdown
Politics & Government

Downtown homeless volunteers say they are ‘not going to be bullied’ amid crackdown

Handing out food in downtown has become controversial as the city advances its own plans for fighting homelessness.
By Austin Wood
Chef Matt McCallister on what to expect from his next restaurant, River Sing
Restaurants

Chef Matt McCallister on what to expect from his next restaurant, River Sing

By Lisa Petty
Housing & Development

$1,500 a month to spend on rent? Here’s where Dallas apartments stack up

By Emma Ruby
Reader Response

‘They should pay their staff fairly … rather than expecting it from customers’

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Concerts

Unholy Hell, Charley Crockett drops practicing Satanists as openers a week before shows

By Alyssa Fields

Trending Articles

Major Lazer brought the fun to Fan Fest
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Major Lazer brought the fun to Fan Fest

Sketches makes way for Detectives
Restaurants

Sketches makes way for Detectives

Fortune House expands its tasty dumplings to Preston Hollow Village
Restaurants

Fortune House expands its tasty dumplings to Preston Hollow Village

More money for less space in Dallas apartments
Housing & Development

More money for less space in Dallas apartments

Dallas cracks down on street food distribution
Politics & Government

Dallas cracks down on street food distribution

News

What happens when the city’s new digital kiosks break?
Technology

What happens when the city’s new digital kiosks break?

By Emma Ruby
These immigrant kids were once protected. Under Trump, their deportations have tripled
Politics & Government

These immigrant kids were once protected. Under Trump, their deportations have tripled

By Jeff Ernsthausen, ProPublica and Others
Opposition mounts to police camera 'surveillance state' in Dallas-Fort Worth
Police & Law Enforcement

Opposition mounts to police camera ‘surveillance state’ in Dallas-Fort Worth

By Austin Wood
Politics & Government

Beloved senior center off the chopping block as Dallas weighs budget dilemma

By Emma Ruby
Sports

Ronaldo’s last dance: Soccer’s superstar takes his final World Cup bow in Dallas

By Emma Ruby
Politics & Government

As dog days of summer approach, Dallas Animal Services braces for impact

By Emma Ruby
Politics & Government

Certificate in ICE custody death contains obvious error, family denied full autopsy

By Kelly Dearmore

quest for the cup | soccer

Major Lazer's free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture
Concerts

Major Lazer’s free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture

By Osvaldo Espino
The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun
Dallas Life

The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun

By Alyssa Fields
Ronaldo’s last dance: Soccer’s superstar takes his final World Cup bow in Dallas
Sports

Ronaldo’s last dance: Soccer’s superstar takes his final World Cup bow in Dallas

By Emma Ruby
World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump
Editorial Voice

World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump

By Josh Bland

Food & Drink

Sketches of Spain to close July 19, but a new wild (detectives) chapter is being inked
Restaurants

Sketches of Spain to close July 19, but a new wild (detectives) chapter is being inked

By Lisa Petty
Fortune House coming soon to Preston Hollow Village
Restaurants

Fortune House coming soon to Preston Hollow Village

By Lisa Petty
Four White Rhino cafe managers fired after objecting to drastic new uniform policy
Restaurants

Four White Rhino cafe managers fired after objecting to drastic new uniform policy

By Lauren Drewes Daniels
Bars & Breweries

The overnight parking trap: Why Bar Fairies went viral and why Dallas needs to champion the idea

By Lisa Petty
Restaurants

Talk birdie to me: Austin-based mini-golf restaurant opens in Fort Worth

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

June was a feeding frenzy for new Dallas restaurant openings

By Aaren Prody
Restaurants

Forget the ‘burbs: Elephant Indian Grill brings elite Indian comfort food to Oak Cliff

By Lauren Drewes Daniels

Music

Major Lazer's free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture
Concerts

Major Lazer’s free show at Fan Fest was an international celebration of culture

By Osvaldo Espino
GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas
Concerts

GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

By Osvaldo Espino
Sunrise Academy builds a sound big enough to transcend their Texas roots
Features

Sunrise Academy builds a sound big enough to transcend their Texas roots

By Preston Barta
Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others
Concerts

Flycatcher set the tone for a night of rock at Puzzles in Deep Ellum

By Kurt Daniels
Critic’s Notebook

BigXthaPlug turned the heat all the way up for House of Flavor’s closing night

By Bryson “Boom” Paul
Features

Poor David’s Pub keeps the music playing as David’s daughter inherits the legacy venue

By Preston Barta

Arts & Culture

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, July 10-12
Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, July 10-12

By Alec Spicer and Others
Dallas’ digital creator economy is booming. Burnout is too
Dallas Life

Dallas’ digital creator economy is booming. Burnout is too

By Leah Frazier
Fetch is so back: Dallas vintage shop returns with new spot in The Cedars
Dallas Life

Fetch is so back: Dallas vintage shop returns with new spot in The Cedars

By Christine Odwesso
Dallas Life

The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun

By Alyssa Fields
Film, TV & Streaming

5 can’t-miss screenings at the 2026 Oak Cliff Film Festival

By Lisa Laman
Outdoors & Rec

A new meetup on the Katy Trail pairs strangers for a friendly stroll

By Preston Barta
Dallas Life

Best things to do in Dallas this week, July 6-12

By Cory Graves

OPINION

Building community: We're testing article comments (again)
Editorial Voice

Building community: We’re testing article comments (again)

By Chelsey Dequaine-Jerabek
World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump
Editorial Voice

World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump

By Josh Bland
Screw you guys, I'm going home
Editorial Voice

Screw you guys, I’m going home

By Patrick Williams
Editorial Voice

World Cup’s credibility in question after FIFA volte face following call from Donald Trump

By Josh Bland
Editorial Voice

Screw you guys, I’m going home

By Patrick Williams
Editorial Voice

Texas approves mandatory Bible readings in public schools, reigniting a century‑long debate

By Charles J. Russo
Editorial Voice

Americans keep voting for scandal‑prone candidates because they just don’t want the other party to win

By Charlie Hunt

UPCOMING Music events

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ICONIC
Sat., Jul 11, 12:00 pm
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Sat., Jul 11, 3:00 pm
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Robert Lee Kobb
Sat., Jul 11, 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
$10-$20

things to do

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, July 10-12
Dallas Life

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, July 10-12

By Alec Spicer and Others
GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas
Concerts

GHENGAR is determined to give his best, darkest and loudest show in Dallas

By Osvaldo Espino
Dallas’ digital creator economy is booming. Burnout is too
Dallas Life

Dallas’ digital creator economy is booming. Burnout is too

By Leah Frazier
Concerts

Most anticipated concerts of 2026 (so far)

By Alec Spicer and Others
Dallas Life

The World Cup will leave North Texas soon. Here are your last chances to join the fun

By Alyssa Fields
Film, TV & Streaming

5 can’t-miss screenings at the 2026 Oak Cliff Film Festival

By Lisa Laman
Outdoors & Rec

A new meetup on the Katy Trail pairs strangers for a friendly stroll

By Preston Barta

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THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?
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THCa Will Get You High, but Is It Legal in Texas?

By Jacob Vaughn
Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities
Marijuana

Federal marijuana rescheduling could open doors for Texas dispensaries, universities

By Austin Wood
Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom
Marijuana

Texas smokable hemp ban block continues as potential restrictions loom

By Austin Wood
Marijuana

‘An attempt to ban the industry’: Dallas THC shops react to smokable hemp rule

By Austin Wood
Marijuana

FAQs: Ken Paxton is cracking down on kratom, what to know about the drug

By Emma Ruby
Marijuana

Trump signs executive order to reschedule marijuana. That’s good. Or bad. Who knows?

By Alyssa Fields
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2 new medical marijuana dispensaries could be licensed in North Texas soon

By Alyssa Fields

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