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Foster the People torch the American Dream in Irving
Foster the People and Goth Babe turned The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory into a burning suburban art show on Sunday.
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‘You Can’t Leave’ cast finds that home is where the haunt is: North Texas
The film's cast talks nightmares, roots and why filming in familiar places like Argyle and Highland Park can still be scary.
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Coach’s new outlet cafe wants Gen Z to eat their feelings (and buy a bag)
The latest iteration of the brand's caffeinated cash-grab landed Oct. 8 inside the Coach outlet at Allen Premium Outlets.
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Mark Cuban, Palantir co-founder Joe Lonsdale Headline Venture Dallas 2026 at Old Parkland
Dallas Innovates, Every Day: Here's what's new + next in North Texas. Venture Dallas 2026 is preparing to take multiple stages in a reimagined format on Thursday, Oct. 22 at Old Parkland in Dallas. The sixth annual conference , created to build the region’s innovation ecosystem and connect dealma...
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Edgemere Film Fest returns for a second year, celebrating film and senior living
There’s no age limit on having good taste in movies or a good time at Edgemere Film Festival.
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Mavericks Waive Dwight Powell
ALLAS (Oct. 19, 2026 ) – The Dallas Mavericks announced today that they have waived center Dwight Powell. Powell (6-10, 260) ranks fourth among Mavericks’ all-time leaders in career field goal percentage (.606), fifth in games played (763), sixth in offensive rebounds (1,187), sixth in total rebo...
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Post-Prairieland: How Dallas activism has changed since the detention center shooting
Dallas activism has changed since Prairieland. Support for defendants remains strong, but militancy is fizzling out.
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Former Dallas leader says ‘stronger mayor’ is a fix for a ‘fundamentally’ broken system
Amid corporate exits and ongoing battles over key issues, Rawlings told the Observer a stronger mayor could unite the city.
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Dallas Weather: Dry week and warming temperatures ahead for DFW
North Texas will see zero rain and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s this week, while tropical systems remain safely offshore.
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Dallas Mavericks waive Dwight Powell after 12 seasons with the team
The Dallas Mavericks are waiving veteran big man Dwight Powell, who was entering his 13th season with the team, according to the Dallas Morning News’ Mike Curtis. The Mavericks later confirmed the news. Powell was re-signed a month ago ahead of training camp and competed in the preseason for a ba...
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No, a signature on your ballot will not disqualify your vote, Dallas County election officials say
Early voting begins Monday in Texas, and Dallas County election officials are clearing up misinformation on social media about ballot signatures. The Dallas County Elections Department issued a statement Sunday addressing a false claim spreading online that any writing or signature placed on a ba...
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Zillionaire Doe and Headhuncho Amir put on for the New Dallas movement on Saturday
The faces of the New Dallas movement reunited on Saturday night for a special night of hip-hop unity.
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Phoebe Bridgers made Fort Worth the coolest place in the galaxy for a night
On Saturday night, Phoebe Bridgers and Alex G reminded the audience the benefits of arena shows at a phone-free show filled with high energy and raw emotion.