For Common and Pete Rock, The Connection Is ‘Divine Timing’
Producer Pete Rock and rapper Common have many ties to Dallas. The collaborators bring their brotherly bond to Dallas’ The Echo Lounge.
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Home Insurance Rates Do Their Own Damage While Texas Natural Disasters Surge
The true cost of owning a home goes well beyond its appraised value, leaving many in the lurch.
Noah Kahan’s Dallas Concert Proves He’s a Musical Mental Health Maestro
In front of a sold-out Dallas crowd, Noah Kahan showed how he’s become one of the biggest stars in American music.
What Does The Fight to Keep the ‘Gun Show Loophole’ Open Mean for Texans?
Texas Attorney Gen. Ken Paxton is standing by his guns as he battles with President Joe Biden over private gun sales and mandatory background checks.
A Bad Night in Deep Ellum Cost a Barbecue Vendor a Month of Income and 7 Days in Jail
Montis James was pulling out of a parking lot in Deep Ellum one night when someone jumped onto his truck. James sat in jail for seven days.
Chris Lewellyn Won’t Give Up on Deep Ellum. His Latest Venture Proves It.
Store owner is bullish on the neighborhood’s future for his retail shop.
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After Punishing Primaries, Key Runoffs Could Tilt Texas Legislature Further Right
Following the Super Tuesday demise of many enemies of Greg Abbott and Ken Paxton, the GOP civil war still rages, according to Lawrence Wright, author of Mr. Texas.
Tyler Childers Fused Empathy with Psychedelia at Fort Worth Show
Childers showed off the unique voice and lyrical mastery that won him a niche in the country landscape.
‘Poof, it’s Gone’: University DEI Dissolution Leaves a Void on Texas Campuses
College students across North Texas have already begun to feel the negative impact of the state’s forcing public universities to close their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion offices.
It’s Allred vs. Cruz and Other Results From Super Tuesday Primaries in North Texas
Long lines, surprises and grudges marked the primary elections in Texas. Colin Allred won the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in dominating style.
The ‘R’ stands for ‘Revenge’: What Republicans’ Civil War Means for the Future of Texas
Ken Paxton and Greg Abbott have led the charge for much of the recent Republican-on-Republican battling. History suggests it could negatively impact the GOP.
Mass Shootings in Texas Shaped the Democratic Primaries. What Happens Now?
Democratic candidates in North Texas already face uphill battles against Republican opponents, but that becomes even more so when looking to change gun laws.
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In the Kitchen and Over the Line, Toxicity in the Restaurant Industry
Amid persistent staff shortages and a reputation for toxicity, how can Dallas chefs create a better, healthier future for their industry?
Dallas Weed Dealers Confirm Dry January Spiked Sales, But It’s Not All Good News
Dallas weed dealers say their sales rose in Dry January, but now they have different competing factors to worry about.
The Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s Can’t Match the Entertainment, but It’s a Solid Companion
We recently visited Hamburger Mary’s for brunch where the omelets, big burritos and mimosas were almost as amazing as the drag queens.
‘Excited, but Hesitant’: With Hate on the Rise, Restaurants, Bars and Bakeries Prepare for Pride Month
Lee Daugherty has noticed a change the last few years. The owner of the bar Alexandre’s, an Oak Lawn staple, saw Facebook friends who were once “moderately liberal” now talking openly about police oppression and the Stonewall riots. “I think there’s a renewed energy,” he says. “More people are standing…
The Yellowstone-Inspired Shows We’ll Get During the Writers’ Strike
What new shows is Hollywood gonna come up with during the writers’ strike? We can only assume they’ll turn to Yellowstone for inspiration.
‘They’re Basically Baking’: Texas Prison Air Conditioning Bill Heads to the Senate
For years, many Texas prisons have lacked any air conditioning. That might finally change.
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History Professor Seeks ‘Truth and Reconciliation’ from the State and the Texas Rangers
A history professor whose ancestors were murdered by the Texas Rangers more than a century ago wants the governor to appoint a committee to investigate the brutal history of the Texas Rangers and recognize their victims.
As the Texas Rangers Celebrate Their 200th Anniversary, Descendants of the Lawmen’s Victims Seek a Reckoning
Shortly after entering a tiny closet-turned-viewing room, Trinidad Gonzales saw something he still struggles to describe 20 years later. The doctoral candidate had a couple hours of microfilm to review, and toward the end his eyes ached so much that he almost missed it. Almost. He scrolled past the paragraph,…
As Evictions Rise to Pre-COVID Levels, the Story of One Family’s Life on the Edge of Homelessness
Angela Smith says her husband will not be happy about this story. She launched a GoFundMe, too, and he wasn’t too keen on that. “We both have a hard time asking for help,” she says. “He doesn’t want our burdens to become anyone else’s.” But the 55-year-old says she felt…
A New Study Reveals the Deadly Price of Texas Prisons With No Air Conditioning
All too often, Dr. Amite Dominick receives letters containing some variation of the sentence, “I don’t think I’m going to make it.” Dominick, the founder and director of Texas Prisons Community Advocates, is in frequent contact with incarcerated people, their families and beleaguered corrections officers. Each of these groups has…