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We Are Very Jealous of the Mayor’s $40,000 Trip to Africa

By Emma Ruby

Aug 20, 2025

Only the finest for our city’s mayor, apparently. Records show luxury flights and luxury safari tours were on the agenda.

Tripping Out: New Mexico's Desert Has A Worthy Summertime Oasis

By Lorri Kennedy

Aug 19, 2025

You won't find serene waterfalls or cavernous excursions like this in the North Texas suburbs.

We Track Down a Burger Profiled on The Daytripper; Totally Worth the Trip

By Nick Reynolds

Aug 16, 2025

Need to touch grass? And a burger? Glen Rose has both. Even dinosaur tracks.

Tripping Out: Cooling Off at A Hill Country Hideaway Just Outside of Austin

By Lorri Kennedy

Aug 11, 2025

Summer is only heating up, so we'll take a cool off anywhere we can find it. Even if it means heading toward Austin.

At Heritage East in Tyler, A Study in the Roots of East Texas Cuisine Awaits

By Chris Wolfgang

Aug 11, 2025

Chef Lance McWhorter wants to share the true origins of East Texas' culinary history.

Tripping Out: A Summertime Oasis in Arkansas is More Likely Than You Think

By Lorri Kennedy

Aug 5, 2025

In just a few hours, you could sneak away to one of the most beautiful pockets of Arkansas.

Tripping Out: This Retreat to Oklahoma is "Broken," But it's a Perfect Fix for the Heat

By Lorri Kennedy

Jul 28, 2025

We'll put the Red River Rivalry aside temporarily if it means we can find a slightly cooler summer getaway.

The Foodies Guide to Fredericksburg

By Desiree Gutierrez

Jul 25, 2025

Guten Appetit! This German-founded Texas Hill Country city is overflowing with wine, Old World beer and homegrown eats.

Tripping Out: These New Mexico Gems Will Help You Evade The Dallas Heat

By Lorri Kennedy

Jul 15, 2025

From snowcapped mountains to stunning national forests, these New Mexico adventures offer a cool break from the harsh Texas summer.

End of TSA Shoes Off Policy Could Mean Shorter Wait Times for Dallas Travelers

By Kelly Dearmore

Jul 8, 2025

Love Field and DFW Airport have never had the quickest lines, but that could change very soon.

New Orleans for Essence Festival: Is a Last-Minute Trip Worth It?

By Adelle Platon

Jul 7, 2025

An Essence Festival first-timer weighs the pros and cons of a spur-of-the-moment getaway to The Big Easy.

A Road Trip to Waco’s Dr Pepper Museum Is a Must for Loyalist

By Nick Reynolds

Jun 19, 2025

Who's up for a field trip that ends with a free soda pop? We thought so.

Texans Have Most Auto Loan Debt in US

By Alyssa Fields

Jun 12, 2025

You might need to wait before buying that new vehicle. Tariffs on imported cars and their parts are driving up costs.

Tariffs Are Leading to Dip in Tourism Across U.S., Here’s What That Means for Dallas

By Emma Ruby

Jun 3, 2025

European airlines report a decrease in U.S.-bound flight bookings, even as DFW Airport expands its international offerings.

Getting A Real ID Might Take Texans Months

By Alyssa Fields

May 19, 2025

The REAL ID Act claims to enhance safety with additional requirements for legal identification, but it might add burdens.

Cathay Pacific Airline Offers Nonstop Flights From DFW to Hong Kong

By Julianna Chen

May 5, 2025

Grab your passport, because a nonstop flight from North Texas to mainland China just got a whole lot easier.

Department of Justice Accuses Southwest Airlines of 'Discrimination'

By Alyssa Fields

Apr 11, 2025

A free flight program for low-income Hispanic students to visit home has been stalled amid litigation over discrimination.

Map: Where to See Bluebonnets Near Dallas This Spring

By Kelly Dearmore

Apr 10, 2025

With an expected Bluebonnet shortage in Texas, you can use this map to remove the guesswork.

Self-Driving Semi-Trucks En Route to Dallas and Beyond

By Alyssa Fields

Apr 7, 2025

It is not your mind playing tricks on you. That semi-truck on I-45 might not have a driver at the wheel.

An Open Letter to the Traitors Who Ruined Southwest Airlines

By Emma Ruby

Mar 11, 2025

Dallas’ favorite airline just ditched the best perk it had going. Herb Kelleher would have never stood for this.

Travel

We Survived Texas' Hardest Hike. Barely.

Gorgeous Waterfalls are Hidden Inside of Big Bend

Travel

We Survived Texas' Hardest Hike. Barely.

Gorgeous Waterfalls are Hidden Inside of Big Bend

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