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Ace Drone Pilot Alex Vanover Is Still That Kid Who Wanted to Fly

Ace Drone Pilot Alex Vanover Is Still That Kid Who Wanted to Fly

Das Rheingold May Be a Wagner Opera, but It's Also a Tolkien-Like Visual Epic

Das Rheingold May Be a Wagner Opera, but It's Also a Tolkien-Like Visual Epic

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A New HBO Doc Examines the Abuse Scandal Behind a Dallas Church

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 30, 2023

The term "religious scandal" may prompt you to think of horrific tragedies such as the Catholic Church's coverup of abuse committed by priests or the physical and mental abuse allegation levied against leaders of the Church of Scientology.
Dallas Independent School District Implements Ban on TikTok

By Eva Raggio
Jan 27, 2023

Not everyone loves TikTok’s quick-hit humor and cybersecurity risks. Two months after Congress banned access to the social media platform from federally owned devices, and days after major North Texas colleges including University of North Texas followed suit, the Dallas Independent School District is also discontinuing access to the video-sharing...
A Dallas Holocaust Museum Exhibition Chronicles the LGBTQ Rights Movement

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 25, 2023

The LGBTQ movement may feel newer for the average person because of more recent advancements — such as the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case, which requires that all states recognize same-sex marriages, and the 2010 repeal of the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" military policy — but its roots run deep in America's history.
A Fan Proposed At Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul's Mezcal Signing

By Eva Raggio
Jan 22, 2023

Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul came to Dallas on Saturday to promote their mezcal brand, Dos Hombres, with a bottle signing at Total Wine & More on North Central Expressway.
Yolanda Cruz's Song Scored a Spot in the Terrifying Soundtrack of Terrifier 2

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 20, 2023

The wild success of Terrifier 2, the bloody sequel to the cult slasher film, took everyone by surprise. It was only supposed to be in less than 900 theaters for a three-night stretch over the Halloween weekend, but it found a huge audience of steady screamers and grossed over $800,000 in its opening weekend by grossing out audiences and building bigger crowds — purely from word-of-quivering-mouth.
Comedian Zak Sprung Is Remembered As One of Dallas Comedy's Biggest and Funniest Hype Men

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 17, 2023

Comedian Zak Sprung really wanted to make people laugh, even when that meant ceding the spotlight. A lot of people who met and knew him say he devoted his time and energy to ensure that anyone who wanted a shot could have a chance to perform comedy.
The Best Tweets About Dallas Zoo's Missing Clouded Leopard

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 14, 2023

What would life be like without Twitter? Well, for one thing, Elon Musk would have one less way to ruin the world just because someone was mean to him online.
Mark Cuban Is Not a Fan of the Luka Dončić 'Send Help' Mural

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 13, 2023

Graffiti artist and Dallas Mavericks fan Preston Pannek seems to have staked out his own spot where he can post his latest feelings on his favorite team.
Dreams Come True At a Dallas Liquor Store With Mezcal and a Breaking Bad Reunion

By Eva Raggio
Jan 13, 2023

This month, you might find yourself walking into a liquor store to stock up on your nectar of choice, and before you can even question how far your life choices will spiral, you could be faced with the two most distinguished figures in the meth industry.
Zoinks! Here's Everything We Know About the Universal Studios Theme Park in Frisco

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 12, 2023

For years, rumors have persisted that The Walt Disney Company plans to open a third American theme park somewhere in Collin County.
Jerry Saltz Brings the Fine (and Fun) Art of Criticism to the Dallas Museum of Art

By Kendall Morgan
Jan 12, 2023

The modern art world would be a lot less entertaining without Jerry Saltz. The senior art critic for New York Magazine since 2006, Saltz is provocative, populist, and a bit of a provocateur.
Art Curator David Quadrini Makes a Grand Return With an Exhibition of Works by Bas Jan Ader

By Scott Tucker
Jan 12, 2023

David Quadrini is a hard man to pin down. The gallerist, curator and artist has spent the past few months carefully choosing pieces for a truly remarkable show at the new gallery Meliksetian Briggs in Dallas, showcasing the works of critically acclaimed Dutch artist Bas Jan Ader. The show, opening on...
Dallas Influencer Maria Foster Puts Marriage to the Test on PeacockTV’s Love For the Ages

By Desiree Gutierrez
Jan 10, 2023

Early 2022, Dallas content creator Maria Foster got the direct message of a lifetime. It was an opportunity to fly to Malibu to live in a mansion for a month. Her husband of 19 years, Michael Foster, would come too. Their marriage was stale.
Comedy Showgirl Jade Simone Went from Dancing in Dallas to Doing Magic with a Dragon

By Danny Gallagher
Jan 9, 2023

Jade Simone grew up in Dallas with dreams of becoming a professional dancer, but she found something and someone much sillier along the way.
A Texas Death Row Inmate Petitions SCOTUS To Dismiss Jeff Ross Roast As Evidence

By Garrett Gravley
Dec 31, 2022

A Texas death row inmate has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court after footage of a Comedy Central special with insult comic Jeff Ross was used as evidence against him.
A Driver Who Tried to Steal a Parking Space Went Viral After Making a Racist Gesture

By Danny Gallagher
Dec 30, 2022

Parking can be a real chore, even after the holidays. People are racing around trying to make up for the Christmas shopping they should've done before the holiday or are trying to take advantage of the post-holiday clearances. Plus you have all those terrible gifts to exchange.
Shaq, Dick-Riding and Rogan: The Most-Read Culture Stories in 2022

By Eva Raggio
Dec 30, 2022

Every year, we list our most-read stories in the culture section, just to help our competitors know what's working for us. Aren't we the nicest?
Dita Von Teese Wants to Make Pleasure Fun Again

By Carly May Gravley
Dec 29, 2022

While describing her affinity for fetish shoes, Dita Von Teese accidentally sums up her entire body of work. “It’s really about the unusual, the exquisite," she says, "something that you just don’t see every day.”
Southwest Airlines' Holiday Meltdown Inspires Some Hilarious (But Still Sad) Tweets and TikToks

By Danny Gallagher
Dec 28, 2022

Christmas and the holidays are enough of a pain in the ass already, but Southwest Airlines found a way to make the season hurt even more.
The 2022 Karen Awards

By Danny Gallagher
Dec 27, 2022

Most award shows are miserable because they're minefields for scrutiny. The hosts' entire history and social media posts are vetted.

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