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Dallas discovered authentic Italian coffee when Corrado Palmieri brought his hometown’s traditions across the ocean. The Salento native refuses to compromise, roasting beans in-house and baking pastries exactly as they’re made in Puglia’s heel. His pasticciotti—a Southern Italian specialty rarely found outside Puglia...

Dallas’ long-running economic hot streak just got a chilly data point. The Dallas‑Plano‑Irving metro has dropped to 35th in the Milken Institute’s 2026 Best‑Performing Cities index, sliding from 19th a year earlier and tumbling out of the top 10 after two consecutive years in that elite tier. The fall reflects softer...

Cedar Hill's community-shaped blueprint for reviving Historic Downtown is finally getting its turn in the spotlight, with the "Heart of the Hill" draft headed to the City Council for a public hearing on Tuesday. The latest version of the plan, shared earlier this week with photos on the city's Facebook page, lays out...

Since 1957, a Richardson institution has been flame-grilling burgers to perfection over charcoal that fills the air with irresistible smoke. 🍔. Del’s Charcoal Burgers delivers old-school burger perfection in a nostalgic 1950s atmosphere where fresh ingredients meet time-honored cooking methods. Current owner Taher...

“You Can’t Beat the House,” a comedy written by Pat Cook, opened this week at Duncanville Community Theatre. Directed by Amy Jackson, the play runs weekends through Valentine’s Day Feb. 14. The Sunday, Feb. 7 matinee is sold out, but tickets ($16) are available for the remaining performances by calling the Box Office...

Last Friday's shooting on Pioneer Road left two teens wounded and two others in custody after a black Cadillac tried and failed to outrun Balch Springs police, officials said. Officers were called to the 4600 block of Pioneer Road just before 9 p.m., where investigators found several shell casings on the ground. A...

This is not a quick stop—it’s a full-on sensory takeover. Inside Dallas Farmers Market, colors, aromas, and voices collide under one sprawling roof. Tacos sizzle, fresh flowers brighten every corner, and local makers fill the aisles with flavors that pull you in from every direction. It’s lively, casual,...

The Meat Shop has earned its place by doing something refreshingly simple: pairing outstanding cuts with a relaxed, neighborhood sensibility. Part butcher counter, part casual eatery, it allows guests to enjoy premium meat on the spot or take it home with confidence—and often a bit of expert guidance and Dallas’s...

Dallas ISD is joining the 2025–2026 Caudill Class, the highest honor awarded through the Exhibit of School Architecture program, for Career Institute North and Geneva Heights Elementary School, both of which were made possible through the district’s 2020 Bond Program. CI North, which was originally built as Walnut...

DALLAS — Last year, North Texas’ two biggest cities saw two new police chiefs, both tasked with lowering crime. Dallas has significantly more crime than Fort Worth in nearly every category, mostly because of its larger size and population. But, between the two cities, the rate at which it is increasing and decreasing...