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Exploding diarrhea: We ask a leading Texas scientist how worried you should be
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After 1 month, Dallas says goodbye to the World Cup with a stadium full of stars
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Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing.
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Right-wing online backlash cost a Muslim principal her job. Now she’s suing.

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Former DISD chief Hinojosa enters 2027 Dallas mayoral race

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After 1 month, Dallas says goodbye to the World Cup with a stadium full of stars
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After 1 month, Dallas says goodbye to the World Cup with a stadium full of stars

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The indefinitive list of the hottest 2026 World Cup players
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The 12 best pubs in Dallas for fish and chips, dark beer and soccer
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The 12 best pubs in Dallas for fish and chips, dark beer and soccer

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

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Food & Drink

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This new Canadian dessert cafe is putting America’s over-the-top desserts to shame

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Detroit X Manhattan: Thunderbird Pies expands with NY slices and smashburgers
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The 12 best pubs in Dallas for fish and chips, dark beer and soccer

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

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Music

DJ Diesel, aka Shaq, is coming to Dallas as part of his 'Texas takeover'
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DJ Diesel, aka Shaq, is coming to Dallas as part of his ‘Texas takeover’

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Rush powered through the final night of a four-show run at Dickies Arena
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Rush powered through the final night of a four-show run at Dickies Arena

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ENHYPEN will return to Dallas for two bloody good nights this weekend
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ENHYPEN will return to Dallas for two bloody good nights this weekend

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