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Kacey Musgraves’ Middle of Nowhere Tour made loneliness feel like a Texas-sized party 

The second night of her two-show run at American Airlines Center brought boots, balls and a sweet surprise of special guests.

By Alec Spicer

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Not leaks, but drops: Welcome to the Ken Paxton secret audio mixtape

It's the hottest release of the 2026 midterm campaign season. 

By Kelly Dearmore

The creepy Halloween mannequin display in Oak Cliff has a back story

Steven Novak decorates his house every year for Halloween. This year's display might be his best yet. It's certainly his most popular. 

By Kendall Morgan

WTF? Did the Tarrant County Judge illegally take corporate money?

Fort Worth residents were quick to notice what was wrong with the first version of Judge Tim O'Hare's most recent campaign finance report. 

By Austin Wood

 

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Best things to do in Dallas this week, Oct. 12-18

It's the last week of the fair, so don't miss your opportunity to eat crispified foods that you didn't know could be fried. 

By Cory Graves

Free things to do in Dallas (and beyond) this weekend, Oct. 16-18

Take a hike! We recommend the River Legacy Nature Center guided hike this Saturday. 

By Alyssa Fields

Texas vouchers promised school choice. Now lawmakers are questioning the results

Did you miss seeing school vouchers in headlines? Come January, the $1 billion program could be seeing some changes. 

By Hannah Everett

Morgan Stanley Dallas hub is 'apples and oranges' compared to the departing AT&T HQ

Mayor Eric Johnson says the Y'all Street addition makes up for losing AT&T to Plano, but there are legitimate reasons to not agree with that. 

By Austin Wood

The biggest and best concerts coming to Dallas in 2027

Calling all cuties: Your death cab will be here in March. Fort Worthians: Start planning for a homecoming. 

By Alyssa Fields, Alec Spicer

The sisters behind Lake Highlands' newest Italian restaurant aren't in a hurry

Sorella opened in the heart of Lake Highlands in late August, featuring fresh pasta and four kinds of focaccia. 

By Austin Wood

 

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