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5 Ways To Keep Your Home and Property Safe In Dallas

5 Ways To Keep Your Home and Property Safe In Dallas

Every homeowner wants to keep their property safe, but most don’t consider home security until a break in has already occurred. Dallas is home to over a million people yet the chances of being a victim of property crime are 1 in 29. The state average for Texas is only 1 in 36. Don’t wait until it’s too late to consider home security. Protect your Dallas home.

Ally’s Wish Raises Funds To Grant Last Wishes To Terminally Ill Mothers

Ally's Wish Raises Funds To Grant Last Wishes To Terminally Ill Mothers

  The Fourth Annual Boots & Blessings Gala took place on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at Austin Ranch at Hilton DFW Lakes to benefit Ally’s Wish.  The Flower Mound-based organization grants wishes such as trips to Disney World or helicopter rides over the Grand Canyon to mothers battling terminal illnesses, so they may create lasting […]

Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival Enlivens Tyler May 5th

Red Dirt BBQ and Music Festival Enlivens Tyler May 5th

Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival was born with the goal to bring a dynamic, unique event to Downtown Tyler, Texas, that encompasses two things we love about the Lone Star State — barbecue and live music. Barbecue. No other state does BBQ like Texas. It’s an area where we Texans hold an immense amount of pride — yes, we’re snobs, and we’re proud of it.

Fortress Festival Sets Dallas as Final Destination April 28th

Fortress Festival Sets Dallas as Final Destination April 28th

Fortress Festival is North Texas’ destination music festival.
The annual two-day festival will hold its second edition this April 28 & 29 in Fort Worth’s world renowned Cultural District. Over 20 bands, including Father John Misty, Courtney Barnett, Rapsody and more will perform on two outdoor stages.

Taco Libre Fest Dallas Returns for Taco Lovers April 28th

Taco Libre Fest Dallas Returns for Taco Lovers April 28th

Taco Libre Dallas, now in it’s fourth year, is a gathering of the region’s best taquerias served with a side of a lucha libre wrestling. It’s all about the tacos. Twenty four of the area’s best taquerias have been deliciously curated by The Taco Trail’s José Ralat. Enjoy live music from Tejas Brothers, Bidi, Bidi Banda, Los Skarnalas, and Mayta.

Turtle Creek Arts and Crafts Fest Debuts in Dallas April 14th-15th

Turtle Creek Arts and Crafts Fest Debuts in Dallas April 14th-15th

Originally a fall festival established in 2017, the inaugural Turtle Creek Spring Arts and Crafts Festival will be held at one of the largest and most enthusiastic art buying communities in the Dallas metro area, Reverchon Park. On Saturday, April 14 and Sunday, April 15, 2018, The Foundation for Public Spaces will take over the […]

Hill Country Film Festival Shares Indie Nirvana April 26th-April 29th

Hill Country Film Festival Shares Indie Nirvana April 26th-April 29th

There are few things that go together better than independent film and the independent spirit of a small Texas town. This is why Fredericksburg was chosen to hold the Hill Country Fill Festival. Once the film is finished there isn’t a better town to go out and explore. Fredericksburg is home museums, historical sites, shopping, exceptional German food, vineyards, and more.

Old Settler’s Music Festival Celebrates Its Roots April 19th-22nd

Old Settler's Music Festival Celebrates Its Roots April 19th-22nd

Old Settler’s has earned its reputation as one of the country’s finest roots music festivals by presenting a mix of respected veterans and exciting up-and-comers in a beautiful, relaxed setting. Campground jam sessions, engaging kids’ activities, a crafts market, specialty foods and brews, artist interactions and friendly patrons help deliver indelible memories that draw festival goers back year after year. Workshops with master performers and the Youth Talent Competition, where tomorrow’s headliners might gain early recognition and cash prizes, plus a festival slot, add to the allure of this gathering, one of the best entertainment bargains around. The nonprofit festival also gives back, via annual beneficiaries and a college scholarship program for music-related majors.

Missy Payne Publishes Interactive Workbook Designed To Help You Be The Ultimate Survivor

Missy Payne Publishes Interactive Workbook Designed To Help You Be The Ultimate Survivor

  Dallas native Missy Payne competed in Season 29 of the hit CBS TV show Survivor. Out of that experience has come The Invisible 7. Within the pages of this interactive workbook, Missy shares her Survivor experiences and provides readers with “challenges” and opportunities to tap into seven character traits that every person carries with […]

Iron Fork Challenges Local Chefs’ Skills for the Eighth Year

Iron Fork Challenges Local Chefs' Skills for the Eighth Year

Whole Foods Market Presents the Dallas Observer Iron Fork, a grand tasting event that will take place on Wednesday, April 25, 2018 at Centennial Hall at Fair Park. During the event, attendees will enjoy the tastings from local restaurants, alongside wine, beer and cocktail samplings. A few of the participating restaurants include: Hello Dumpling, Meso Maya, Shake Shack, The Dapper Donut, and many more.