A splashy field guide to North Texas’ 5 best water parks
Skip the rankings. We break down the best local waterparks by thrill, shade, price and crowds so you can pick your perfect summer splash.
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10 movie dads who taught us how to love
From George Bailey to Marlin the clownfish, we honor the screen fathers who truly got it right this Father’s Day.
5 local designers prepare for the annual Juneteenth Fashion Show
The theme for this year’s annual Juneteenth Fashion Show is “Ubuntu,” a Zulu proverb about togetherness.
How viral fame changed Season 3 of Netflix’s Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders docuseries
The meteoric rise of the first season’s cast has been challenging for the girls, the team, the two women in charge and series director Greg Whiteley.
Drunk Shakespeare will be stumbling into Deep Ellum this summer with ‘Romeo & Juliet’
The smash(ed) hit comedy will make its Dallas debut at Deep Ellum Art Co. this July through September.
‘RoboCop’ screening rallies Dallas to save I.M. Pei’s City Hall
A “RoboCop” benefit screening turned movie nostalgia into civic testimony for the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition.
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Take a long weekend: The ultimate travel guide to Madison, Wisconsin
When summer gets too hot, venture north to the land of beer, cheese and lakes to cool down. Resident cheesehead and Voice Media Group executive editor returns to her home state to write the travel guide on its capital city.
New immersive mural resurrects a key piece of Garland’s Black history
Historians, artists and the City of Garland are memorializing The Flats, a former free-standing African American community, with an interactive mosaic mural.
Where to find a hot international boyfriend during the World Cup
The World Cup will bring overseas hotties to all participating North American cities, but we in Dallas have a uniquely bountiful opportunity.
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Baby eagles at White Rock Lake have ruffled the feathers between birders and bikers
It’s World War Bird at White Rock Lake, as the birders work hard to protect the city’s baby bald eagles, and bikers work hard to beat their personal records.
The best ways to celebrate Pride in Dallas this month
From parades to parties, there are several ways to paint the town every color of the rainbow all month long.
Where to celebrate Juneteenth in North Texas
Juneteenth is June 19, but there are plenty of ways to celebrate the holiday in North Texas between now and then.
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In the new queer horror triumph ‘Leviticus,’ the monster is the face of a loved one
Director Adrian Chiarella and star Joe Bird discuss the making of one of year’s best films ahead of its theatrical release this month.
5 best places to get sexier in Dallas
The season of sex is here, and if you’ve only just started preparing, you’re already late.
6 books to add to your 2026 summer reading list
Our picks for some of the best pages to get lost in by the pool this summer.
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Photos: Even rain couldn’t wash away the vibrancy of the 2026 Dallas Pride Parade
Downtown Dallas wasn’t all sunshine on Saturday, but it was undoubtedly all rainbows.
Marching on: Dallas’ Pride Month parade keeps focus on the road ahead
As Texas legislators continue to target the LGBTQ+ community, this year’s Pride Parade paves a new road to resilience.
Deep Ellum art outlaws return to Main Street for Kettle Art Gallery exhibition
‘OGs Return to Deep Ellum’ reunites a handful of artists who helped shape the neighborhood’s creative identity in the ’80s.
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The Dallas mall that helped build the ‘Backrooms’ universe
The 20-year-old director behind the new wildly successful horror film has a deeper connection to Dallas than most fans realize.
Universal Kids Resort in Frisco announces opening date
You pack the moon for Minions vs. Minions: Bello Bay Club, we’ll pack the onions for Shrek’s Swamp.
Bravo’s Kyle Cooke to bring the ‘Summer House’ mess to Dallas this weekend
The reality TV lover boy is taking the edge off the highly-anticipated ‘Summer House’ Season 10 reunion drama with a pool party in Big D.
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Dallas Observer announces a new merch collab with artist Joe Skilz
Recurrent contributions not only keep our news accessible, but they can get you a cool tote bag too.