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Fair Park Redevelopment Could Be a Long-Awaited, Pivotal ‘Piece of the Puzzle’

Austin Wood — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:30:00 -0500

A new plan calls for economic development in areas of Fair Park currently filled with parking lots.

Dallas City Council OKs Agreement for Fair Park Community Greenspace

Austin Wood — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 11:00:17 -0600

Council members unanimously voted to allow Fair Park First to oversee development of the community park, which is expected to break ground as early as August.

Big D at 185: Celebrating the Milestones That Built Dallas

Alec Spicer — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 14:25:33 -0600

From 185 years of Dallas grit to the shimmering legacy of Fountain Place, discover the milestones shaping our city’s past, present and future in 2026.

With Lowest Numbers in 8 Years, the State Fair Felt Pinch of Political Uncertainty.

Emma Ruby — Fri, 24 Oct 2025 11:51:51 -0500

Officials believe a budget shutdown tightened pursestrings, although they have not quantified how tariffs may have affected prices.

Follow Emory, Texas, Native Billie Jo Jones on Keith Urban’s New Show The Road

Eric Diep — Mon, 20 Oct 2025 11:47:18 -0500

The Road" />The rising country star is joins 11 other standout performers going across the country and opening for Keith Urban on his tour.

It’s Last Call at the State Fair: A Beginner’s Guide to Make the Most of Your Visit

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 08:52:30 -0500

It's the last weekend at the State Fair of Texas. Don't let good corny dogs go to waste.

Fried Dough and Fresh Starts: How the State Fair Gives People Second Chances

Alyssa Fields — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 11:00:54 -0500

For most, going to the fair is a butter-soaked burden. But for the people working behind the counter, the fair is home.

Hoobastank Doesn’t Take Themselves Too Seriously

Eric Diep — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 10:56:42 -0500

Before Hoobastank comes to Dallas, Doug Robb talks about new music and that one time he failed at singing "Crawling in the Dark" in a karaoke video game.

20 Years of Original Sin: How Fried Jesus Makes 15,000 Fried PB&Js at the Fair Every Year

Lauren Drewes Daniels — Tue, 14 Oct 2025 08:30:00 -0500

The first year at the fair, they hoped to sell 3,000 total; they sold that in one day.

Watch Paul Wall Bring Out Frankie J, Perform Houston Classics at State Fair Show

Eric Diep — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0500

Paul Wall headlined the main stage at the State Fair of Texas, performing songs like "Chunk Up the Deuce" to thousands of fans.