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People pray during a memorial rosary in honor of Blair and Brooke Harber and Lila Bonner at St. Rita Catholic Community Church in Dallas on Friday. The three girls were among those who lost their lives in last year's deadly Central Texas flooding.

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St. Rita Catholic Community honors Texas Hill Country flood victims

Faith and remembrance unite St. Rita Catholic Community one year after the Texas Hill Country flood.

"Two Vases of 2 Lips," by Barnaby Fitzgerald, 2026, part of the "Barnaby Fitzgerald: Tender Salvage" exhibition at Valley House Gallery through July 18, 2026.

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Exhibit staffers on Friday at the Texas display with a mini-sized Big Tex at the Great American State Fair in Washington.

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Big Tex and Beyoncé: Inside Texas' Great American State Fair exhibit

The event on the National Mall has drawn criticism and mockery online, but visitors this week praised the Lone Star State’s display.

Fireworks burst over the crowd during the Addison Kaboom Town! festival and fireworks show on Sunday, July 3, 2016 at Addison Circle Park in Addison, Texas. (Ashley Landis/The Dallas Morning News)

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Abused and Abandoned

Tanja Spottswood (left) holds her mother Sonja Spottswood as they look to a photo of Tanja's daughter Madison Spottswood, 18, in The Dallas Morning News photo studio, Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026, in Dallas. Madison Spottswood was seven months pregnant when she died from a drug overdose in 2023.

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As child porno crimes grow, compensation for victims lags

The needs of child sex abuse victims can go unmet if certain steps are not taken by prosecutors, judges, Congress and state legislatures. Victim advocates, academic researchers, and state and federal authorities have proposed various solutions to meet needs.

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Exhibit staffers on Friday at the Texas display with a mini-sized Big Tex at the Great American State Fair in Washington.

Big Tex and Beyoncé: Inside Texas' Great American State Fair exhibit

The event on the National Mall has drawn criticism and mockery online, but visitors this week praised the Lone Star State’s display.

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Visit Renny's Bar and Grill near Dallas' Preston Hollow in July 2026 for a $49 meal that benefits victims of the Texas Hill Country floods. The three-course dinner starts with the option of basil pesto arancini (pictured).

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Dallas restaurant honors family devastated by last year's Central Texas flood

Now through July 12, 2026, Renny's in Dallas raising money for the Harber family, which lost two little girls and two grandparents.

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The best burgers in Dallas

Spend as little as $5. Or splurge on one for $26. Here's a handy list of the most delicious burgers in Dallas right now.

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These restaurants will offer special menus or discounts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence

Visit Renny's Bar and Grill near Dallas' Preston Hollow in July 2026 for a $49 meal that benefits victims of the Texas Hill Country floods. The three-course dinner starts with the option of basil pesto arancini (pictured).

Restaurant News

Dallas restaurant honors family devastated by last year's Central Texas flood

Now through July 12, 2026, Renny's in Dallas raising money for the Harber family, which lost two little girls and two grandparents.

Restaurant News

The best burgers in Dallas

Spend as little as $5. Or splurge on one for $26. Here's a handy list of the most delicious burgers in Dallas right now.

What are dirty sodas and where to find them in D-FW

More and more places are offering dirty sodas on their menus. They are one of the fastest-growing trends in the beverage industry.

Restaurant News

Where to find Australian and Egyptian food as those teams face off in Dallas

For Friday’s game, chicken parmy and koshari are on the menu

Ford's Garage is running a July 1-4 promotion featuring an American Standard Burger.

Where to celebrate the Fourth of July with food and specials

These restaurants will offer special menus or discounts to celebrate the 250th anniversary of independence

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Popular dessert shop to open in North Dallas this summer

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Arts & Entertainment

Taylor Sheridan pitched 'Landman' to Thornton based on this holiday film

There are some similarities between the two characters

In this file photo provided by Columbia Tristar, Billy Bob Thornton is shown in the movie "Bad Santa."

Exhibition portrays life in Italy in broad, enchanting strokes

Barnaby Fitzgerald's works are on view at Valley House Gallery through July 18

"Two Vases of 2 Lips," by Barnaby Fitzgerald, 2026, part of the "Barnaby Fitzgerald: Tender Salvage" exhibition at Valley House Gallery through July 18, 2026.

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On the eve of 'Spamalot,' a little bit of history

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The cast of the North American tour of "Spamalot."

Photo illustration by Jeff Meddaugh/Staff Designer

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Erling Haaland showcase at Dallas Stadium added another World Cup treat for D-FW fans

To say D-FW soccer fans and the many thousands of visitors passing through the gates have been fortunate this World Cup is a considerable understatement.

Dallas Morning News Kevin Sherrington in the studio on Sept. 18, 2018. (Irwin Thompson/Staff Photographer)

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In NBA free agency, we know what direction Luka's Lakers are taking. Where are the Mavs headed?

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