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Sand Cast Glass pieces, created by Marlene Rose, are displayed  at the Cottonwood Art Festival.

Community cultivates at Cottonwood Art Festival

Carlos Ortega, Staff Writer | May 12, 2026

The Cottonwood Art Festival is a biannual art festival held May 2-3 at Cottonwood Park in Richardson. With over 57 years of history, community and a stellar reputation, this festival brings artists from around the country and around the world for two...

Vendors display their goods at the Richardson Farmers Market.

Worth the market?

Jillian Hunter and Sofia Alva | May 12, 2026

Located at the intersection of Coit Road and Belt Line Road, the Richardson Farmers Market serves as a great place for local shopping and community engagement. The market is part of Four Seasons Markets, an organization dedicated to supporting farmers’...

Political Integrity Project aims to up voter education.

Voter education: Where to look?

Carlos Ortega, Staff Writer | April 21, 2026

With runoff elections next month and elections at the end of the year, it’s now more important than ever to understand the messages and policies of your local congressmen and congresswomen in Texas, as well as national congressmen and congresswomen. As...

IKEA  opens its first Dallas location at the Shops at Park Lane.

IKEA sets up shop in University Park

Daniel Pesina, Staff Writer | March 31, 2026

IKEA opened its first Dallas location, IKEA University Park, at the Shops at Park Lane, a 33-acre mixed-use center owned by Northwood Investors. The center features Whole Foods, Ulta, Old Navy, Saks Off 5th, and now IKEA, which opened on March 11. A...

A sign directs motorists to the entrance of The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop.

Musk’s underground tunnel comes to Dallas

Daniel Pesina, Staff Writer | March 31, 2026

A major development in deep South Dallas will be part of a high-profile infrastructure project led by Elon Musk’s The Boring Company, according to a press release. The University Hills area will feature a mile-long underground tunnel, the University...

The Java House Grand Prix of Arlington IndyCar street circuit is 2.73 miles long, making it the longest on the IndyCar schedule.

Arlington hosts first IndyCar race in Dallas-Fort Worth

Daniel Pesina, Staff Writer | March 31, 2026

The City of Arlington hosted its inaugural Java House Grand Prix weekend, which took place from March 13 to 15. Bill Miller, the first president of the Java House Grand Prix of Arlington, said in a press release, “It’s just such a great footprint.”...

A charred vehicle sits at a damaged supermarket in Guadalajara, Mexico, after the death of New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, known as “El Mencho.”

Mexico cartel crisis hits students close to home

Malak Elkady, Staff Writer | March 3, 2026

Violence spread across Mexico after security forces killed cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes on  Feb. 22. Known as “El Mencho,” he led the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Following the killing, considered the most significant blow to organized...

St. Patrick’s Day consists of feasts, parades and block parties, with several spots in Dallas to celebrate.

Sweet St. Patrick’s spots

Jillian Hunter, Staff Writer | March 3, 2026

With St. Patrick’s Day approaching on March 17, Dallas is far from short on ways to celebrate. From parades to block parties, the city offers a packed lineup of events throughout the weekend. To make planning easier, here are five of the top places...

Judge candidate Nicholas Palmer (right) speaks with drag performers and attendees at his drag show fundraiser ahead of the March 3 primary elections.

District judge candidate runs unique campaign

Jillian Hunter, Staff Writer | March 3, 2026

District judge candidate Nicholas Palmer is taking a unique approach to campaigning in Texas. On Feb. 10, Palmer, who is running for the Texas Fifth District Court of Appeals Justice, Place 8, hosted a drag show fundraiser in Dallas. The fundraiser...

Dallas founder John Neely Bryan’s log cabin is displayed in the downtown area.

Dallas celebrates 170 years

Daniel Pesina, Staff Writer | March 3, 2026

The City of Dallas celebrated its historic 170th birthday on Feb. 2. The city was founded by John Neely Bryan (1810-1877), who settled in the region in 1841 and built a simple log cabin, which was later destroyed in a flood. Today, a replica log cabin...

Artifacts and antiques are put on view at the museum for visitors to see.

Downtown Garland brings back Prohibition era

Jenna Truong, Staff Writer | February 17, 2026

The words “I know the owner,” whispered across the table, lead to a hidden door that reveals a room filled with thin smoke, exclusive drinks and the sound of hot jazz. Throughout February, downtown Garland is traveling back in time to the Prohibition...

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