Dallas

History

In Search of Bozo Texino

For decades, a mysterious depiction of a cowboy showed up in Texas railyards. A documentary by Dallas native and filmmaker Bill Daniel tells its origin story.

By Joe Nick Patoski
September 11, 2024

Sports

The Legendary Live College Mascots of Texas

July 29, 2024

Road Trips

Charmed in Lancaster

By Alex Temblador
July 23, 2024

Catch a Show at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Only Theater

By Courtney Thomas
May 17, 2024

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Experience Denton in North Texas Like a Local

Like a Local

Experience Denton in North Texas Like a Local

By Nicole Beckley
April 24, 2024
How Mesquite Became the Rodeo Capital of Texas

How Mesquite Became the Rodeo Capital of Texas

By John O. Lumpkin
March 29, 2024
A Tour Through Texas’ Doughnut Capital

Fuel

A Tour Through Texas’ Doughnut Capital

By Ramona Reeves
March 22, 2024
Who Needs Venice When There Are Gondolas in Irving?

Who Needs Venice When There Are Gondolas in Irving?

By Amanda Ogle
March 8, 2024
Longtime North Texas Chain El Chico Serves Warm Memories

Fuel

Longtime North Texas Chain El Chico Serves Warm Memories

By Eric Webb
February 23, 2024
A Pittman Pilgrimage: Touring Texas’ First Practicing Black Architect’s Work

A Pittman Pilgrimage: Touring Texas’ First Practicing Black Architect’s Work

By Alex Temblador
January 19, 2024
What to Do in Texas in 2024

What to Do in Texas in 2024

By TH Staff
January 12, 2024
Inside the World’s Most Extensive Dallas Cowboys Museum

Sports

Inside the World’s Most Extensive Dallas Cowboys Museum

By Natalie Weiner
January 4, 2024
Frozen in Time at the Great Trinity Forest

Sightseer

Frozen in Time at the Great Trinity Forest
Where to Stay in 2024: Dallas/Fort Worth and North Texas

Where to Stay in 2024: Dallas/Fort Worth and North Texas

January 2, 2024
How the Dallas Cowboys Became Kings of the Broadcast Booth

Sports

How the Dallas Cowboys Became Kings of the Broadcast Booth

By Joe Nick Patoski
December 20, 2023
The Folklore Surrounding the Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

The Folklore Surrounding the Neiman Marcus Chocolate Chip Cookie

By Sarah Thurmond
December 8, 2023
Get Your Money’s Worth at these Historic Texas Bank Hotels

Get Your Money’s Worth at these Historic Texas Bank Hotels

By Cynthia J. Drake
October 6, 2023
Dallas Celebrates 150 Years of Deep Ellum

Dallas Celebrates 150 Years of Deep Ellum

By Mary Beth Gahan
September 19, 2023
Inside the Neon World of Meow Wolf Grapevine

Inside the Neon World of Meow Wolf Grapevine

By Amal Ahmed
July 18, 2023
The Cricket Craze Comes to Texas

Sports

The Cricket Craze Comes to Texas

By Joe Nick Patoski
July 10, 2023
A Tour of Texas’ Two Remaining Lesbian Bars

A Tour of Texas’ Two Remaining Lesbian Bars

By Genevieve Wood
June 27, 2023
Miss Football and Friday Night Lights? It’s Time for Texans to Give Rugby a Shot.

Miss Football and Friday Night Lights? It’s Time for Texans to Give Rugby a Shot.

By Kameron Dunn
June 7, 2023
Weekend Getaways from Dallas: Weatherford and Coleman

Weekend Getaways from Dallas: Weatherford and Coleman

By June Naylor
May 30, 2023
Find Your Next Summer Getaway

Getaway

Find Your Next Summer Getaway
Warstic Baseball Bats Are in a League of Their Own

Warstic Baseball Bats Are in a League of Their Own

By Matt Adams
March 30, 2023
The Restored Hall of State Tells the Story of Texas at Fair Park

Sightseer

The Restored Hall of State Tells the Story of Texas at Fair Park

By TH Staff
March 28, 2023
Ruthie’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck Acts as a Resource for At-risk Teenagers

Fuel

Ruthie’s Grilled Cheese Food Truck Acts as a Resource for At-risk Teenagers

By Annabelle Cokinos
February 28, 2023
How Dallas Chef Tiffany Derry Went From IHOP Cook to TV Personality

Speaking of Texas

How Dallas Chef Tiffany Derry Went From IHOP Cook to TV Personality

By June Naylor
January 24, 2023
‘Legacy of Love’ Seeks to Unite All in Dallas’ Oak Lawn Neighborhood

Art

‘Legacy of Love’ Seeks to Unite All in Dallas’ Oak Lawn Neighborhood

By Dina Gachman
For Fans of Christmas Lights, a Carriage Ride in Highland Park Is Peak Holiday Fun

For Fans of Christmas Lights, a Carriage Ride in Highland Park Is Peak Holiday Fun

By Andrea Luttrell
November 30, 2022
Spend a Weekend Getaway at One of These Quirky Vacation Rentals

Spend a Weekend Getaway at One of These Quirky Vacation Rentals

By Layne Van Vranken
November 15, 2022
What Is the Greatest Piece of Art in Texas?

Drive

What Is the Greatest Piece of Art in Texas?

By Michael Agresta
August 25, 2022
Ancient Mosasaur Discovery Has Us Wondering Where Texas Ranks for Fossils

Ancient Mosasaur Discovery Has Us Wondering Where Texas Ranks for Fossils

By Asher Elbein
August 16, 2022
Loud and Invasive, the Monk Parakeet Charmed Its Way Into Texas Almost 50 Years Ago

Loud and Invasive, the Monk Parakeet Charmed Its Way Into Texas Almost 50 Years Ago

By John Nova Lomax
April 19, 2022
At ‘Immersive Frida Kahlo,’ Visitors Can See the Famous Mexican Artist In a New Light

At ‘Immersive Frida Kahlo,’ Visitors Can See the Famous Mexican Artist In a New Light

By Alex Temblador
April 8, 2022
Dallas Figure Skater Amber Glenn Talks Olympics and TikTok

Speaking of Texas

Dallas Figure Skater Amber Glenn Talks Olympics and TikTok

By Kimya Kavehkar
January 27, 2022
The Legacy of Blind Lemon Jefferson in Deep Ellum

The Legacy of Blind Lemon Jefferson in Deep Ellum

By Clayton Maxwell
November 24, 2021
The <i>Alamosaurus</i> Dwarfs Everything Else at the Perot Museum

The Alamosaurus Dwarfs Everything Else at the Perot Museum

By Asher Elbein
How Texas’ Refugee Population Has Enriched Our Culinary Community

How Texas’ Refugee Population Has Enriched Our Culinary Community

By Kayla Stewart
October 28, 2021
African American Cotton Pickers Day Shines a Light on the Complex History of the Ubiquitous Fiber

African American Cotton Pickers Day Shines a Light on the Complex History of the Ubiquitous Fiber

By Clayton Maxwell
October 22, 2021
The Evolution of the South Dallas Neighborhood

Open Road

The Evolution of the South Dallas Neighborhood

By Robert Wilonsky
September 23, 2021
At the African American Museum in Dallas, an Exhibit Honors Black Men who Shaped the World

At the African American Museum in Dallas, an Exhibit Honors Black Men who Shaped the World

By Regina L. Burns
August 9, 2021
To Preserve a West Dallas Neighborhood’s History, Artstillery Performs in Its Shotgun Houses

To Preserve a West Dallas Neighborhood’s History, Artstillery Performs in Its Shotgun Houses

By Michael Hurd
June 21, 2021
How an ‘88 Cadillac Led a Former Dallasite to the Love of His Life

Open Road

How an ‘88 Cadillac Led a Former Dallasite to the Love of His Life

By Paul Kix
April 29, 2021
How I Overcame My Fear of Texas’ Turbulent Weather

How I Overcame My Fear of Texas’ Turbulent Weather

By Jennifer Epperson
April 7, 2021
Lesser-Known Works by Frida Kahlo Get Their Time to Shine at Dallas Museum of Art

Lesser-Known Works by Frida Kahlo Get Their Time to Shine at Dallas Museum of Art

By Heather Brand
March 1, 2021
The Big G in the Big D

The Big G in the Big D

By Roberto José Andrade Franco
February 19, 2021
PGA Champion Lee “Super Mex” Trevino Explains the Secret Behind Texas’ Great Golfers

PGA Champion Lee “Super Mex” Trevino Explains the Secret Behind Texas’ Great Golfers

By Jaime Aron
January 28, 2021
How Bonton Farms Fed Its Community During COVID-19

How Bonton Farms Fed Its Community During COVID-19

By John Lumpkin
November 28, 2020
The Infinite Bling of Neiman Marcus, a Dallas Tradition for 113 Years

The Infinite Bling of Neiman Marcus, a Dallas Tradition for 113 Years

By Traces of Texas
November 26, 2020
My Hometown: Customers from Across the State Visit Morrow’s Barber Shop in Terrell

My Hometown: Customers from Across the State Visit Morrow’s Barber Shop in Terrell

By Regina L. Burns
South Dallas’ Bonton Farms Helps Close the Gap in a Food Desert

South Dallas’ Bonton Farms Helps Close the Gap in a Food Desert

By John Lumpkin
November 24, 2020
What Do We Really Know About Bonnie and Clyde and Their Legacy in Dallas?

What Do We Really Know About Bonnie and Clyde and Their Legacy in Dallas?

September 24, 2020
On the 30th Anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Death, a Dallas Memorial Nears Completion

On the 30th Anniversary of Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Death, a Dallas Memorial Nears Completion

By Joe Nick Patoski
August 27, 2020
Photographer Mabry Campbell Gives a New Perspective on Familiar Texas Landscapes

Photographer Mabry Campbell Gives a New Perspective on Familiar Texas Landscapes

By Mabry Campbell
Small-Town Business Spotlight: COVID-19 Inspired One DeSoto Restaurant Owner to Rebrand

Small-Town Business Spotlight: COVID-19 Inspired One DeSoto Restaurant Owner to Rebrand

By Olivia Huntley
August 14, 2020
Texas-Based 7-Eleven Mastered the Art of Curbside Service a Century Ago

Texas-Based 7-Eleven Mastered the Art of Curbside Service a Century Ago

By Joe Nick Patoski
August 10, 2020
Souvenirs Keep the Memories of Past Travels Alive During Quarantine

Souvenirs Keep the Memories of Past Travels Alive During Quarantine

By Babs Rodriguez
June 9, 2020
Dallas’ EarthX Celebration Rolls Out Online This Week with Speakers, Movies

Dallas’ EarthX Celebration Rolls Out Online This Week with Speakers, Movies

By Pam LeBlanc
April 20, 2020
How a Dallas Artist Turns Pressed Flowers into Beautiful Keepsakes

How a Dallas Artist Turns Pressed Flowers into Beautiful Keepsakes

By Leslie J. Thompson
March 15, 2020
Fireworks Over Dallas’ Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

Fireworks Over Dallas’ Margaret Hunt Hill Bridge

December 27, 2019
Q&A with Amarillo Author Jodi Thomas About Her New Texas Historical Christmas Novel

Q&A with Amarillo Author Jodi Thomas About Her New Texas Historical Christmas Novel

November 13, 2019
Take a Moment and ‘Think’ with Dallas Public Radio Host Krys Boyd

Take a Moment and ‘Think’ with Dallas Public Radio Host Krys Boyd

October 31, 2019
Vintage Photo: Gone Fishing

Vintage Photo: Gone Fishing
5 Mouthwatering Chef-Inspired Eats at Texas Stadiums

5 Mouthwatering Chef-Inspired Eats at Texas Stadiums

September 24, 2019
Live (and Sleep) Like the Ewings at Southfork Ranch, Home of the ‘Dallas’ TV Show

Live (and Sleep) Like the Ewings at Southfork Ranch, Home of the ‘Dallas’ TV Show

September 19, 2019
On the Magic of a Hotel Bar

Open Road

On the Magic of a Hotel Bar

By Michael J. Mooney
August 29, 2019
Russian Banya in Carrollton Is the Only Spa-Restaurant of Its Kind in Texas

Russian Banya in Carrollton Is the Only Spa-Restaurant of Its Kind in Texas

August 21, 2019
Exhibit at George W. Bush Center in Dallas Explores Texas Presidential Escapes

Museums

Exhibit at George W. Bush Center in Dallas Explores Texas Presidential Escapes

August 19, 2019
This Fall, the Perot Museum in Dallas Will Display the Fossils of Early Human Relatives From South Africa

This Fall, the Perot Museum in Dallas Will Display the Fossils of Early Human Relatives From South Africa

July 29, 2019
Summer For Procrastinators: Honky-Tonks in Dallas

Summer For Procrastinators: Honky-Tonks in Dallas

July 25, 2019
This June’s Texas Dance Hall Tour Showcases DFW Halls

This June’s Texas Dance Hall Tour Showcases DFW Halls

May 29, 2019
James Beard Award-Nominated Chef David Ugyur Conjures the Spirit of Italy at Lucia in Dallas

James Beard Award-Nominated Chef David Ugyur Conjures the Spirit of Italy at Lucia in Dallas

April 25, 2019
In Dallas, Touring Exhibition at the Crow Museum Features Japanese Ceramics

In Dallas, Touring Exhibition at the Crow Museum Features Japanese Ceramics

March 11, 2019
6 Texas-Size Eating Challenges

6 Texas-Size Eating Challenges

December 21, 2018
Relive Dallas’ Glamorous Past at Three Newly Renovated Classic Hotels

Relive Dallas’ Glamorous Past at Three Newly Renovated Classic Hotels

December 19, 2018
Do Millennials Take Baths?

Do Millennials Take Baths?

December 17, 2018
Holiday-Themed Pop-Up Concept Coming to Texas Bars

Holiday-Themed Pop-Up Concept Coming to Texas Bars

November 19, 2018
Where to Stay in Dallas

Where to Stay in Dallas

October 4, 2018
How the Indie Bookstore Interabang Books Became the Hub of Dallas’ Literary Scene

How the Indie Bookstore Interabang Books Became the Hub of Dallas’ Literary Scene

July 24, 2018
Exhibition Coming to the African American Museum in Dallas Will View Jefferson’s Monticello Through the Eyes of Slaves

Museums

Exhibition Coming to the African American Museum in Dallas Will View Jefferson’s Monticello Through the Eyes of Slaves

June 19, 2018
Texas Highways Top 5 Most-Read Stories of 2017

Texas Highways Top 5 Most-Read Stories of 2017

December 27, 2017
Daytripper: 12 Hours in Dallas

The Daytripper

Daytripper: 12 Hours in Dallas

June 15, 2017
Big Beers in Big D

Big Beers in Big D

April 17, 2017
The Brooklyn of Texas

The Brooklyn of Texas

January 12, 2017
Art Deco Achievement

Art Deco Achievement

August 1, 2016
Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much

Eat Well, Laugh Often, Love Much

April 15, 2016

Canoeing the Trinity

February 24, 2016
Ready, Set, Start

Ready, Set, Start

October 13, 2015
The City Insider

The City Insider

August 17, 2015
Urban Scapes

Urban Scapes

August 14, 2015
Itchin’ for Fried Chicken

Itchin’ for Fried Chicken

August 6, 2015
A Texas Bucket List

A Texas Bucket List

April 12, 2015
Bar-B-Que Renaissance

Barbecue

Bar-B-Que Renaissance

March 11, 2015
Magnetic Art

Magnetic Art

December 12, 2014
Start it Up!

Start it Up!

September 11, 2014
Fearing’s at the Ritz

Fearing’s at the Ritz

June 17, 2014
The Texas Cheese Tour

The Texas Cheese Tour
The Ewing Way

The Ewing Way

March 15, 2014
Bloomin’ Fun

Bloomin’ Fun

February 24, 2014
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