Fort Worth Sailor Earns Navy Medal for USS Roosevelt Service
On a wavy stretch of ocean thousands of miles from North Texas, Petty Officer 1st Class Jessica Ryan was doing what the Navy often asks of its best sailors — fixing something critical, quickly, and without much fanfare. The Fort Worth native, now serving aboard the USS Roosevelt, recently earned a Navy and Marine...
Arlington Gears Up for Egret Migration with Tips and Tools to Prevent Unwanted Rookeries
As Arlington braces for the annual Egret migration, Arlington Animal Services has rolled out recommendations for residents who prefer their neighborhood canopies egret-free. With February on the horizon, the buzz around town isn’t only about the upcoming Valentine's Day but also the flocks of Egrets soon to be in...
Favorite DFW food festival Taste Addison calls it quits after 30 years
One of the longest-running food festivals in Dallas-Fort Worth, Taste Addison, has been discontinued after 30 years. A spokeswoman for the Town of Addison provided the following statement to CultureMap:. "After 30 years of food, music, and fun, Taste Addison has taken its final bow. While the three-day festival will...
Arlington ISD is considering closing an elementary school
Arlington ISD is considering closing a 70-year-old underperforming elementary school. The school board held its first public conversation about the potential closure of Blanton Elementary School on Thursday night. The Arlington ISD administration has recommended closing the campus and repurposing part of it for...
Opal Lee’s granddaughter, Dione Sims, enters race for Congress
FORT WORTH, Texas - The granddaughter of Fort Worth's Opal Lee, who was by her side on the journey to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, is running for Congress. Even if she wins the March primary, however, Dione Sims faces an uphill battle against the District 25 incumbent. Dione Sims...
Dallas Watchdog Board Demands Monthly ICE Play-by-Play From City Cops
The Dallas Community Police Oversight Board wants the Dallas Police Department to start turning over routine, monthly reports on any on-the-ground interactions between city officers and federal immigration agents, after videos surfaced showing local police near ICE operations. Board chair John Mark Davidson says the...
Two dead after officer involved shooting along Highway 67 in Cedar Hill
A man and a woman are dead after Cedar Hill police say a man shot a woman before aiming his gun at officers, who opened fire, killing the man.
Texas Cedar Fever Reaches Extreme Levels as Juniper Pollen Surges Across San Antonio, Austin,...
TEXAS — Cedar fever has surged to extreme levels across South and Central Texas, with mountain cedar (ashe juniper) pollen concentrations reaching some of the highest levels ever observed in parts of the state. Conditions are especially severe in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas, and areas stretching into Deep South...
Grand Prairie Celebrates New Topgolf Venue: Boosting Jobs and Local Entertainment
Grand Prairie just leveled up its entertainment game with the opening of a new Topgolf location, and locals are here for it. According to the City of Grand Prairie, the doors will swing open on January 23 to unveil the latest hub for sporty fun and community vibes. This isn't just another venue; it's a clear sign of...
Dungeons of Dallas: You Can Rent One of These Kink-Bnbs
Don’t let all the churches fool you, the city’s fascination with all things kinky is one of our best-kept secrets, though it doesn’t take long before newcomers figure out their neighborhood is rife with swingers. Dallas knows how to get down. And you don’t have to wait until the annual Fetish Ball spurred by the...
