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Ebby Halliday: The First Lady of Dallas Real Estate
Halliday transferred her skills as a hat saleswoman to the real estate field. She proceeded to build a billion-dollar enterprise.
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How Alexander Sanger Helped Make Dallas a Retail Mecca
The German immigrant's dry goods stores were the first in the state to have electricity, passenger elevators, and gas fixtures.
By Vivasvaan Aditya Raj
Business
Norman Brinker, The Founder of Casual Dining
The father of the casual dining was also an Olympic equestrian and had a hand in founding the Race for the Cure.
By Zoe Cote
Business
Dr. Edward Cary Laid Dallas’ Medical Foundation
The former dean of Baylor College of Medicine helped establish UT Southwestern and was elected president of numerous medical societies.
Business
R. C. Buckner: Dallas’ Adopted Father
The Baptist preacher and newspaper publisher established the city's first orphanage, which continues to have a lasting impact today.
By Ryan Bozman
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Little Mexico's Tortilla Matriarch
One of the pillars of Little Mexico's legacy lives on today with tortillas sent all over the country.
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Dr. William Samuell: Father of Dallas Parks
After becoming one of the top surgeons in the state, he left a legacy that generations continue to enjoy.
By Yvette Romero
Business
Elsie Faye Heggins: A Dallas Council Pioneer
She was the first Black city councilperson elected in Dallas without the support of the White power brokers.
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Ben Carpenter Helped Bring Las Colinas to Life
As DFW grew, Carpenter ensured that development preserved the legacy of open spaces where his family's ranch once stood.
By Will Maddox
Business
Karl Hoblitzelle: Dallas’ Theater Magnate
The vaudeville exec ran a company that owned 160 theaters across Texas and the Southeast, including The Majestic in downtown Dallas.
By Will Maddox