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Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que Marks 50 Years of Family, Faith and Flavor with Free Dallas Block Party

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Founded on a backyard smoker, the Reaves family celebrates five decades with Customer Appreciation Week and a citywide celebration on Aug. 29 DALLAS, TX (July...

Dream Con brought Black nerd culture to Texas, but to keep it, founders say support is needed

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Stephen Simpson, The Texas Tribune July 30, 2026 For the past two summers, Maya Hampton has been driving nearly 200 miles from Killeen to Houston to...

Hospital has new name: Methodist Southwest Medical Center

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Hospital has new name: Methodist Southwest Medical Center New chapter begins 50 years after Methodist Charlton first opened its doors   DALLAS — The...

A DARTable Day for the Music Lover

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Do you love live music? You’ll find that Texas’ rich musical history is alive and well in Dallas – country, jazz, rock, and more...

The State Fair of Texas Welcomes Cavender’s as the Official Western Store of Big Tex

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DALLAS — July 22, 2026 — The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce Cavender’s Boot City as the Official Western Wear Store...

DON’T MISS THE 37TH TEXAS BLACK INVITATIONAL RODEO, PRESENTED BY THE AFRICAN AMERICAN MUSEUM, THIS SATURDAY (JULY 25) AT FAIR PARK COLISEUM

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Dust off those boots and saddle up, North Texas! The 37th Texas Black Invitational Rodeo rides into Fair Park Coliseum this Saturday, July 25, at 7 p.m. Presented...

Ted Cruz warns Talarico has “real chance” to flip Texas’ U.S. Senate seat

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Renzo Downey, The Texas Tribune July 9, 2026 Calling in to Sean Hannity’s radio show Wednesday, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz offered a blunt warning cry to...

Dallas Mayoral Candidate Michael ‘Doc’ Hinojosa Announces Endorsements

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Former Dallas ISD Superintendent Michael ‘Doc’ Hinojosa Announces First Round of Endorsements in  DALLAS, Texas — Michael “Doc” Hinojosa, award winning Dallas Independent School District...

Remembering: The Masterful Tony Brown

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By Dr. J. Ester Davis My whole life changed in 1974 when I left for Rochester, New York, and a new position with the Eastman...

A DARTable Day for the Music Lover

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Do you love live music? You’ll find that Texas’ rich musical history is alive and well in Dallas – country, jazz, rock, and more...

First-of-its-kind GOP midterm convention coming to Dallas in September, Trump says

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Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune June 16, 2026 President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the Republican Party will hold a September midterm convention in Dallas, bringing...

A DARTable Day for the Museum-Goer

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If you’re a museum lover, North Texas is the place for you. From fine art to history to more offbeat offerings, DART takes you...

Fair Park to Host Independence Day Celebration on Friday, July 3

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Dallas, Texas — Fair Park will host an Independence Day celebration on Friday, July 3 as part of FIFA Fan Festival Dallas. The event...

Chums

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A Chum? A Chum is a friend indeed, faithful, mix and mingling with inspiration. Introducing Chums, Inc., also known as The Dynamic Divas of Dallas...

Saddle Up! African American Museum, Dallas, to Host 37th Annual Texas Black Invitational Rodeo on Saturday, July 25, at Fair Park Coliseum

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With proceeds benefiting the African American Museum, this beloved family-fun tradition pays tribute to the late cowboy legend Cleo Hearn and celebrates the significant legacy of...

City of Dallas and Dallas Sports Commission Countdown To Kickoff for 2026 State Fair Classic

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Tickets Available June 5 for Historic HBCU Rivalry Game Dallas (June 2, 2026) – The stage is set for the renewal of one of the most...
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