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An unfortunate side effect of the on-demand era of television is the dying art of the insane local TV commercial.

The Local Dallas Commercial Hall of Fame

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Dallas-Fort Worth has become one of the fastest-growing metropolitan areas in the US.

Local-Approved Dallas Spots for Avoiding Tourists

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Do you find your mother and other loved ones often saying, "You darn kids these days with your hip lingo and cellphones and texting and the Facebooks!

Slang You Need to Know to Survive in DFW

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The king of the wild frontier himself once said, “You may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas.”

The Ultimate Dallas Care Package: Everything You Miss After You Leave

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Drink

Find the best spots daily to eat and drink in hipster neighborhoods. Hit the roof, drink a beer and eat delicious at top-tier restaurants. Plan your nightlife adventure with maps and reviews of unknown micro-brews, rooftop parties, and independent drink.

Best Restaurants & Bars - Places to Eat & Drink - Thrillist

I’m pretty sure Ronald Reagan, the actor, once said, “Government’s first duty is to protect the people, not run their lives.”

The Case for Changing Archaic Blue Laws in Texas

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Experience teaches us that everything is a little more aesthetically pleasing after a few drinks.

The Most Beautiful Bars in Dallas

Rivalry Week 2015

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Because there's nothing quite like a good old-fashioned fight, it's Rivalry Week.

Why Dallas Is (and Always Will Be) Better Than Houston

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On the rare occasion that Dallas is even mentioned in film or on television, Hollywood tends to boil us down to the same batch of one-dimensional stereotypes.

8 Things TV and Movies Always Get Wrong About Dallas 

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Remember that scene in 8 Mile where they’re on their break, tired, depressed, and free-styling in front of a food truck?

The 9 Best Dallas Food Trucks Right Now

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If you’ve grown up in Texas, you’ll know full well that BBQ is practically its own religion here.

An Expert Panel Ranks the 5 Best BBQ Joints in Dallas

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The bartender-patron relationship is one forged over years of bar-top conversations.