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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.
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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.
Dallas Stars, homelessness and crime labs are on the local ballot in November
There is plenty of intrigue beyond the races for Senate and the governor's office.
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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.
business
Are online restaurant reviews broken? Why Dallas diners can’t trust star ratings
Is McDonald’s really better than top Dallas barbecue? An SMU Cox professor breaks down why algorithm inflation, fake reviews, and flawed metrics make online ratings useless.
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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.
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Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of 3-year-old in South Oak Cliff
An Oak Cliff community is mourning after a 3-year-old was shot and killed. One neighbor called it senseless and demanded change in the area.