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Dallas rapper Yella Beezy is set to go on trial Sept. 14 for allegedly paying shooter Kewon White $40,000 to kill rival MO3. White was found guilty of capital murder.
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy to go on trial after shooter in plot to kill rival MO3 found guilty
Dallas rapper Yella Beezy is set to go on trial Sept. 14 for allegedly paying shooter Kewon White $40,000 to kill rival MO3. White was found guilty of capital murder.
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The professional women's soccer team is young, but they already know what kind of team they want to be. And so do the fans.
Dallas Trinity Football Club wants to be your next home team
The professional women's soccer team is young, but they already know what kind of team they want to be. And so do the fans.
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An image the Catholic church deemed "monstrous" and painting that had power to fulfill government duties are featured in the show
3 must-see pieces of South American art in new show at Meadows Museum in Dallas
An image the Catholic church deemed "monstrous" and painting that had power to fulfill government duties are featured in the show
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Tenor Richard Novak, a UNT voice professor, with pianist Joey M. Martin and violist Ames Asbell, will perform Stations of Mychal on Thursday at the University of North Texas.
UNT professor brings song cycle about Franciscan priest felled in 9/11 attacks to Denton stage
Tenor Richard Novak, a UNT voice professor, with pianist Joey M. Martin and violist Ames Asbell, will perform Stations of Mychal on Thursday at the University of North Texas.
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Cheryl Bean does not plan to step down from her position at Texas Center for Arts + Academics.
Fort Worth arts school takes no action against board chair as some parents protest
Cheryl Bean does not plan to step down from her position at Texas Center for Arts + Academics.
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Witnesses to rapper MO3's killing in 2020 on a Dallas highway are providing new details as the trial for the alleged gunman gets underway.
Witnesses to rapper MO3's killing on Dallas highway testify in Yella Beezy murder-for-hire trial
Witnesses to rapper MO3's killing in 2020 on a Dallas highway are providing new details as the trial for the alleged gunman gets underway.
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A beloved character actor known for his iconic role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Tim Curry has died at 80. His longtime friend and manager Marcia Hurwitz said he died Wednesday at his home in Los Angeles. No cause was disclosed.
Tim Curry, iconic character actor and 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' star, dies at 80
A beloved character actor known for his iconic role in "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," Tim Curry has died at 80. His longtime friend and manager Marcia Hurwitz said he died Wednesday at his home in Los...
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Musicians from Denton and UNT and a local biographer and documentary maker reflect on the passing of music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
Denton writers, musicians and UNT alumni reflect on Dolly Parton’s huge influence
Musicians from Denton and UNT and a local biographer and documentary maker reflect on the passing of music legend Dolly Parton, who died Tuesday at the age of 80.
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Every seat across three screening sessions, 999 in total, has been claimed.
Dallas Asian American Film Festival sells out ahead of inaugural event
Every seat across three screening sessions, 999 in total, has been claimed.
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The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture. kerane.ws/4xfDQx6
Dolly Parton, one of country music's most singular performers, has died at age 80
The artist was a star performer in country music, and went on to become one of the genre's most recognizable and universally adored ambassadors to broader popular culture.
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The alleged shooter, Kewon White, is the first on trial. kerane.ws/3UiKIey
Jury selection set to begin for alleged shooter in Yella Beezy, MO3 murder-for-hire trial
The alleged shooter, Kewon White, is the first on trial.
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Chair David Small was rushed to the hospital.
Chair of Dallas’ Arts and Culture Advisory Commission collapses during meeting
Chair David Small was rushed to the hospital.
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You don’t need years of experience , or any experience at all, to get started with the Dallas Swing Dance Society. In this KERA ArtsDoc, we learn that for many beginners, one lesson is enough to get moving and start having fun.
"Like recess for adults." How a Dallas dance club is preserving history
You don’t need years of experience , or any experience at all, to get started with the Dallas Swing Dance Society. In this KERA ArtsDoc, we learn that for many beginners, one lesson is enough to get...
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The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas selection reveal will happen on Thursday, Oct. 8.
Michelin Guide to announce 2026 Texas selection on Oct. 8
The 2026 Michelin Guide Texas selection reveal will happen on Thursday, Oct. 8.
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Amelia Card will take over ownership of Poor David’s Pub from her father David Card.
Dallas pub that supported early careers of The Chicks, Maren Morris gets a facelift, new owner
Amelia Card will take over ownership of Poor David’s Pub from her father David Card.
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Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72. kerane.ws/4i0hICn
Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.
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He performs in "Get Up, Stand Up!" and will ask the audience to do just that.
Tony award winner Joshua Henry joins the Plano Symphony Orchestra this Saturday
He performs in "Get Up, Stand Up!" and will ask the audience to do just that.
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If you want the kids to connect with nature, but the triple-digit temperatures are making you balk, here are some indoor options you might not know about. kerane.ws/4wm2ifb
Stingrays, sharks and butterflies: Connect with nature (and avoid heat stroke) at these Fair Park excursions
If you want the kids to connect with nature, but the triple-digit temperatures are making you balk, here are some indoor options you might not know about.
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The SMU PhD student lost the deal after he was accused by an editor of using AI to write portions of it.
SMU student loses book deal worth over $2 million after allegations of AI use
The SMU PhD student lost the deal after he was accused by an editor of using AI to write portions of it.
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The contract comes after the company fired its dancers in a high-profile labor dispute in 2024, then temporarily lost its city funding.\
Dallas Black Dance Theatre starts 50th season with its first union contract
The contract comes after the company fired its dancers in a high-profile labor dispute in 2024, then temporarily lost its city funding.\
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In his new book, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Mark Lamster paints Dallas as a city filled with endless enigmas and contradictions.
'Welcome to Paradox City': A new book analyzes Dallas history through its architecture
In his new book, Pulitzer Prize winning journalist Mark Lamster paints Dallas as a city filled with endless enigmas and contradictions.
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As Austin's Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth's roots and future. kerane.ws/4xqVJc6
Goth’s not dead: How a subculture survived over 40 years in Texas
As Austin's Elysium celebrates 25 years, a community reflects on goth's roots and future.
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Artists' work in The He(Art) of Failure explored failures of all sorts, and meditated on their hidden benefits.
What if failure isn’t the end? A Fort Worth art show asks us to see it differently
Artists' work in The He(Art) of Failure explored failures of all sorts, and meditated on their hidden benefits.
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Officials say the Fort Worth museum leader brings curatorial authority and institutional credibility to the gallery.
Former Amon Carter museum director Andrew Walker joins Fort Works Art
Officials say the Fort Worth museum leader brings curatorial authority and institutional credibility to the gallery.
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You can grab a passport at any of the participating retailers and collect stamps as you visit other bookstores on the list, which could earn you prizes.
The largest book crawl in the state brings together 32 independent sellers from across North Texas
You can grab a passport at any of the participating retailers and collect stamps as you visit other bookstores on the list, which could earn you prizes.
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The Arlington Museum of Art said there was a need for better coordination with city officials to market “More Than a Match” to tourists.
Arlington museum took a gamble on soccer for World Cup. It drew fewer visits than expected
The Arlington Museum of Art said there was a need for better coordination with city officials to market “More Than a Match” to tourists.
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The Texas Fine Arts Theatre will reopen after renovations. Programming will include films and a performance by Rufus Wainwright in November.
Rufus Wainwright, Why? are first officially announced shows at Texas Fine Arts Theatre in Denton
The Texas Fine Arts Theatre will reopen after renovations. Programming will include films and a performance by Rufus Wainwright in November.
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Ticket packages start at $1,550 for the September show at Bowie House. It's a benefit for The Big Good, a non-profit the Grammy-winning artist co-founded.
Leon Bridges to headline intimate Fort Worth gig. But it will cost you
Ticket packages start at $1,550 for the September show at Bowie House. It's a benefit for The Big Good, a non-profit the Grammy-winning artist co-founded.
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The latest KERA ArtsDoc finds the acclaimed restaurant’s influence reaches far beyond its long lines and smoked meats. Through classes, mentorship and an unusually open kitchen culture, Goldee’s is helping new barbecue talent find its footing. kerane.ws/4ySduCy
Watch how Goldee’s Barbecue in Fort Worth is helping shape the next generation of pitmasters
The latest KERA ArtsDoc finds the acclaimed restaurant’s influence reaches far beyond its long lines and smoked meats. Through classes, mentorship and an unusually open kitchen culture, Goldee’s is...
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The theater group started as a grassroots effort and held strong for 30 years, but the longtime leader says it's time to sign-off.
After 30 years, Fort Worth’s SceneShop takes its final curtain call
The theater group started as a grassroots effort and held strong for 30 years, but the longtime leader says it's time to sign-off.
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