El Chingón on Ross Avenue closes, citing issues with City
El Chingón opened this spring on Ross Avenue but has now closed. The purveyor of hand-crafted cocktails and self-proclaimed “bad ass Mexican cuisine” announced its Sunday, Sept. 6 closure on Instagram. “When we came to Ross Avenue, we believed in Dallas and in what this part of...
Dallas Man Accused of Killing Uncle During Fight Over Food
DALLAS, Texas - A 33-year-old man is charged with murder after Dallas police say he shot and killed his uncle during a fight that began over food early Monday morning. Dallas police responded around midnight Sept. 7 to a disturbance in the 5100 block of Cardiff Street in southeast Dallas.
Mexican bar and restaurant on Dallas’ Ross Ave closes after only 4 months
A Mexican hangout from San Diego has departed Dallas: El Chingon, which served Mexican food, cocktails, and a clubby atmosphere near downtown at 3404 Ross Ave., closed on Sunday, September 6, after a mere four months. The venue, which opened its doors on May 1, blamed the closure on the...
Missing since 1988 from Addison, Texas: Two friends, high school seniors, vanished without a...
Stacie Elisabeth Madison and Susan Renee Smalley were last seen in Addison, Texas (Dallas County), on March 19, 1988, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). Several sources indicate they disappeared in the early hours of March 20.
‘Non stop chaos’: El Chingon in East Dallas shutters after just 4 months
When El Chingon opened in East Dallas in May, it billed itself as big energy. A press release from April 30 read “bold Mexican flavors … high energy, day-to-night atmosphere.” The company refurbished a 5,000-square-foot building along Ross Avenue just a mile east of downtown. According to state records, the renovation
Dallas’ legendary Erykah Badu headlines one-night-only R&B concert
Spotify's RNB X playlist will come to life at the upcoming RNB X Live: Dallas, a new one-night-only concert taking place on Sunday, November 1 at The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory in Irving. The event is poised to be "the biggest expression of Spotify’s RNB X to date," according...
Dallas Restaurants Offer State Fair-style Fried Foods
Several Dallas restaurants are featuring Fair-style foods and beverages inspired by the creative menus at the State Fair of Texas. They’re inviting Fair food fans to enjoy their favorite menu items without the crowds. Burger Schmurger, the cult-favorite East Dallas burger spot known for its smashburgers, nostalgic neig
First responders climb 110 stories in Dallas for 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
First responders climb 110 stories in Dallas for 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb
This Texas Bagel Shop Tastes Like It Was Dropped Straight Out Of New York
Finding an authentic New York-style bagel in Texas sounds about as likely as finding snow in July. But tucked away on a charming cobblestone street in downtown Dallas, Starship Bagel is proving that great bagels aren’t just a northeastern thing anymore. This little outdoor stand near the iconic giant eyeball sculpture
2026 State Fair of Texas hours, tickets, bag policy and more
The State Fair of Texas has long stood as a vibrant celebration of the state’s heritage and community spirit, drawing millions each year to its historic grounds in Dallas. For 2026 the event is set to run from September 25 through October 18 at Fair Park, offering a mix of traditional attractions and modern updates […]

















