Dallas History Tales From the Dallas History Archives: Art Has Always Been Part of the City By Brandon Murray | 1 week ago The Dallas Public Library has photos of sculptors, painters, and an early glimpse at what helped form the Dallas Museum of Art.
Dallas History Of Art and Failed Socialist Uprisings: The Wild Story of Dallas’ First Painter By Peter Simek | 2 months ago Adolphe Gouhenant spent months in jail awaiting trial for his part in a conspiracy to overthrow the French government. And then he showed up in Dallas.
Dallas History Early Influencers: William Sidney Pittman Was A Pioneer for Black Architects By Maria Hieber | 3 weeks ago The first practicing Black architect in Texas, an avid publisher, and son in-law of Booker T. Washington served as an inspiration for those in the Black community.
Dallas History Early Influencers: Margaret McDermott Was The Dallas Changemaker By Jenny Rudolph | 2 months ago The philanthropic giant donated 3,100 works of art and millions in education, architectural and health funding to support Dallas.
Dallas History Tales From the Dallas History Archives: The Crowds In Our Past, From Bonnie Parker to JFK By Brandon Murray | 2 months ago We haven't been able to gather. So let's take a trip back through the Dallas Public Library's archive to see history play out in the crowds of Dallas generations ago.
Dallas History The First Black Dentist in Texas By Trace Miller | 4 months ago Dr. M.C. Cooper was born a slave in Dallas. Now, 91 years after his death, the state is set to recognize his achievements.
Dallas History Early Influencers: Dallas’ Mr. Civil Rights, A. Maceo Smith By Will Maddox | 4 months ago A pioneer Civil Rights leader, the entrepreneur and teacher fought systemic racism in North Texas.
Dallas History The Amateur Sleuths Who Found a Missing Piece of Dallas History By Tim Rogers | 4 months ago Thanks to a little digging by Geyden and Barry Sage, we now know why the Lowest Greenville neighborhood has its name — sorta.
Dallas History The Rise and Fall of the Million Dollar Saloon By Kathy Wise | 5 months ago A tale of money, women, liquor, and a one-sided gunfight at the strip club that started it all.
Where To Order Takeout and Delivery Now Rosin Saez Coronavirus will limit our ability to eat out—but that doesn't mean you can't still get that same food to your home. Comfort food for these uncomfortable times. Order In
Things To Do In Dallas Safely Natalie Gempel How to enjoy local arts, culture, food, fitness, and more while practicing social distancing. Wear Your Mask
A Guide To Summer Grilling In Dallas Eve Hill-Agnus, Aileen Jimenez, and Kathy Wise The time has come to light those grills. Let's give you some new ideas about how to make the most of this unprecedented summer. Fire It Up
Enjoy Dallas’ Finest Beer, Wine, and Cocktails From Home Eve Hill-Agnus and Rosin Saez Brewery drive-thrus, cocktail kits, and the home bar essentials you’ll want to have when the mood for a tipple strikes. Drink Safely
Don’t Skip These Dallas Drive-Thrus Abby Blasingame Some are temporary, crafted in the age of COVID-19. Others are local mainstays. A couple are technically drive-ins. But all offer good eats without the need to leave your car. Pull Up
Civics Dallas Civil Rights Legend Peter Johnson Talks John Lewis, Police Violence, Protest, and Hope By Peter Simek | 6 months ago Peter Johnson helped organize some of Dallas' earliest fights against systemic racism and inequality. Watching today's protests, he has hope for the future.
Dallas History Early Influencer: Sarah Horton Cockrell By Will Maddox | 6 months ago The founding mother of Dallas was one of the city's first millionaires.
Civics How Can Dallas Turn the Lessons of the Streets Into a Program of Change? By Peter Simek | 8 months ago Ending systemic racism will require more than sympathy and well-meaning gestures. It will require changing how power is wielded in America.
Dallas History James Byrd Jr. and the Modern-Day Lynching By Joyce King | 8 months ago 22 years ago, he was dragged to death in Jasper, Texas. Here's how he's connected to George Floyd's 2020 Minneapolis and Allen Brooks' in 1910 Dallas.
Dallas History The Horrible Truth of Love Field’s Texas Ranger Statue By Doug J. Swanson | 8 months ago A new book about the Texas Rangers tells the truth about that famous bronze at Love Field and a 1930 lynch mob in Sherman. An excerpt from Cult of Glory.
Books Why Didn’t La Réunion Survive? By Peter Simek | 8 months ago A new book says that one man is to blame for the failure of the utopian colony on the banks of the Trinity.
