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The history of Southlake Texas

The History of Southlake, Texas: From Rural Crossroads to a Signature North Texas SuburbSouthlake, Texas sits in the heart of the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, close enough to feel the region’s economic pulse but distinct enough [...]
History

The history of Lancaster Texas

Before the courthouse square: Blackland Prairie and first settlers (1840s–1850s)Long before highways and warehouses stitched South Dallas County together, the land that would become Lancaster sat on the fertile Blackland Prairie—dark clay soils that drew [...]
Food

HEB Coming to Rockwall

Rockwall’s New H-E-B: What to Know About the 131,000-Square-Foot StoreIf you’ve driven the I-30 corridor lately, you’ve seen it: the steel, concrete, and glass of a Texas grocery icon rising at the southwest corner of [...]
Transportation

Dallas–Fort Worth’s Highways Are Becoming Obstacle Courses

The DFW highways aren’t your personal video game. You DO NOT have the right to speed, weave in and out, around other cars just because you want to arrive ten minutes earlier. You are causing [...]
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Duncanville, Texas | History and Resources

🏙️ History of Duncanville, TexasSettlement & railway + namingLand around present-day Duncanville was first purchased in 1845 by Crawford Trees.In 1880, the Chicago, Texas and Mexican Central Railway built Duncan Switch, a railroad station named [...]
Transportation

The I-30 Rockwall Bridge

🚧 Overview of the I‑30 Rockwall Bridge ProjectThe I‑30 expansion project across Lake Ray Hubbard in Rockwall County is a major infrastructure upgrade led by TxDOT. It includes new frontage road bridges and widening main [...]
History

Perside Meteor Shower in DFW 2025

🌠 What & When: The Perseid Meteor ShowerActive period: approximately July 17 – August 23, 2025 (Thrillist, People.com)Peak viewing: overnight August 12–13, especially from late evening to pre‑dawn local time (People.com)Rate: under ideal dark skies, expect 50–100 meteors [...]
Living in DFW

The Best DFW Weather Forecast

Whenever there is a storm, most people in the DFW area turn to the television NBC, CBS, and ABC news to get the forecast. I have a much better solution. Visit YouTube and go to [...]
Fairs and Festivals

Dallas Pickle Festival

Get ready to pucker up, Dallas! The Dallas Pickle Festival is back, bringing a briny bash to the heart of Texas. Whether you’re a die-hard dill devotee or just relish a good time, this event [...]
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How Did April Fools’ Day Get Started? The Complete History and Global Traditions

April Fools’ Day is a fun, prank-filled holiday celebrated every year on April 1st. It’s a day where jokes, hoaxes, and silly tricks are not only accepted—but encouraged! But where did this mischievous tradition come [...]

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