Historic building in Denton is recognized for its significance to community
Little Chapel-in-the-Woods at Texas Woman's University turns 70 this week.
Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009
Local History
Local History
Preserving a Texas treasure: TWU raises funds to maintain Little Chapel-in-the-Woods
Since its dedication by First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt in 1939, the Little Chapel-in-the-Woods has been a place of tranquility and beauty on TWU’s Denton campus.
Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2009
Frisco Heritage Museum presenting The Shawnee Trail exhibition
The extensive display consists of clothing, accessories, maps, spurs, guns, and saddles.
Monday, Oct. 26, 2009
Photo gallery: “A Taste of Swiss” home tour and tasting in Dallas
Participants "traveled" to Brazil, Italy, India, and Turkey, while keeping their feet planted firmly on the ground.
Monday, Oct. 12, 2009
Photo gallery: Bike tour and bazaar lure people to Oak Cliff
In an afternoon, cyclists gathered for an Oak Cliff home tour and shoppers visited the 85+ vendor tents at the Urban Bazaar.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009
Concert review: Hot Klub Reunion at Lakewood Theater in Dallas (Oct. 9)
Bands reunite to celebrate memory of legendary '80s punk/new wave club.
Sunday, Oct. 11, 2009
Fort Worth’s Vintage Flying Museum plans Big Band Hangar Dance for Oct. 10
Swing dance to a live band in front of a B-17, then take to the skies over Cowtown aboard a DC-3.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Video interview and photos: Jack Ruby’s fedora hits the auction block at Dallas’ Heritage Auction Galleries
A rocking chair used by Martin Luther King Jr. will also go to the highest bidder in this November event at Heritage Auctions.
Monday, Sept. 21, 2009
Gallery review: Views and Visions: Prints of the American West, 1820-1970
New exhibit at Amon Carter Museum focuses on artists' evolving perceptions of the western frontier.
Saturday, Sept. 19, 2009
Hell’s Half Acre is Fort Worth’s greatest preservation loss
Photos from Hell’s Half Acre prior to demolition show an area that had massive potential.
Thursday, Sept. 17, 2009
Video interview with Alan Olson, director of exhibits for the Dallas Historical Society
In honor of the first day of school, we bring you an all-ages education session. The photo gallery and video take you on a trip through a rare Texana collection -- including a letter signed by Sam Houston!
Monday, Aug. 24, 2009
The future of the past: The C. M. Davis “Aparthomes” in Fort Worth
Today, four of the C. M. Davis Aparthomes are still standing, and here’s a look at how they are today.
Monday, Aug. 17, 2009
Old Red Museum to present Your Dallas: Lancaster Legacy and Legends
REDiscover the history of Lancaster, one of the oldest cities in Dallas County.
Friday, Aug. 14, 2009
Fort Worth’s T&P warehouse renovation to blend residential, retail, sky bar
Work on the vast, vacant, historic structure is expected to begin next year, with completion a couple of years later.
Friday, Aug. 7, 2009
Kalita Humphreys Theater to get new tenants
The Uptown Players will utilize the space after the Dallas Theater Center is in their downtown home.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Fort Worth relocates statue of philanthropist Charles Tandy to TCU campus
He's still the property of the city; they're just letting TCU look at him.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Tarrant County Courthouse slated for restoration
The structure was built in the early 1890s, and now it's set to get a $2 million facelift.
Friday, July 10, 2009
City of Arlington to unveil Andrew Hayter Historical Marker in Founders Plaza
A host of local dignitaries will be on hand for the Friday, July 3 dedication.
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Recession is discouraging developers from destroying old Dallas homes
Dallas' planning department hasn't gotten a demolition request in two months.
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Fort Worth Herd celebrates 10th anniversary with downtown cattle drive
"Head 'em up, move 'em out!"
Friday, June 12, 2009
Fly aboard a B-24 out of Addison this Fathers Day weekend
Bogey at 12 o'clock! (No, wait, that's only a gnat on the perspex...)
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Video: Tribute soccer match Saturday features big names from Dallas’ past
Former FC Dallas player Bobby Rhine discusses the game, to feature players from the Dallas Tornado, Sidekicks, and Burn, preceding FCD vs. Houston
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Perry Home in Carrollton celebrates 100th anniversary with Centennial Quilt
everyone in attendance will have a chance to purchase and sign a quilt strip to be included in the historic Centennial Quilt to be completed and on display by the fall.
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Photos and video: Warbirds Over Addison
Day two of the airshow proved to be "day one-and-only," thanks to Saturday's inclement weather.
Monday, May 18, 2009
Video: hitching a ride aboard B-24 Ol’ 927 at Addison’s Cavanaugh Flight Museum
Addison Mayor Joe Chow and his wife are also on board.
Saturday, May 16, 2009
Sigel’s neon sign in Dallas to go up in Addison
The sign didn't meet Addison's (hee) pole standards, but they approved the sign because of its historical significance.
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Filmmaker group to launch series of projects surrounding defunct ‘80s Dallas venue Starck Club
Projects include, but are not limited to, a documentary, a feature film, episodic television, a series of action figures, and an adorable sidekick named BooBoo.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Video interview: WWII triple-ace Bud Anderson at Dallas’ Frontiers of Flight Museum
In case you haven't noticed, there are vintage bombers flying overhead. It's those folks from the Collings Foundation, back in town to make your commute more entertaining.
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Iconic Dallas waterfall billboard restored and running again
The nearly half-century old icon needed a serious face lift.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
UPDATED: Dallas past could become present should Big D Jamboree return in 2009
Citing an interest in the event that stems to early childhood, one Dallas woman intends to bring the historic music showcase back to town.
Thursday, March 19, 2009
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff promoting Dallas history, cycling
Bike Friendly Oak Cliff is a group of bicycle advocates promoting the creation of better cycling facilities in Oak Cliff.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
The Bath House Cultural Center provides local artists and the public a creative environment with a multi-cultural flair
The Bath House Cultural Center carries a lot of character and even a little local folklore that make the venue a true local treasure.
Friday, March 6, 2009
Whole Foods Market on Greenville Avenue in Dallas will close on Sunday
Shelves are already starting to be emptied.
Friday, Feb. 27, 2009
Gardere Wynne Sewell’s Lowenberg to lead Dallas County Historical Commission
Gardere was founded in 1909, and still has yet to see a Cubs World Series victory parade.
Friday, Feb. 13, 2009
KERA to air documentary on Dallas’ historic Bishop College
Bishop College: The Bridge Between Two Worlds uses historic photographs and current interviews to tell the story of this small Texas school.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2009
History-cravin’ bicycle ride on Sunday traced Lee Harvey Oswald’s path through Oak Cliff in Dallas
Hundred or so hipsters hashed up healthy hoop hike with hankering for history.
Monday, Feb. 2, 2009
Old Red Museum presents: Your Dallas: Carrollton Connections
This exhibit is the second in a series of exhibits highlighting the cities and towns of Dallas County.
Sunday, Jan. 18, 2009
Local media likes it when Dallas gets noticed by New York Times
Dallas was noticed by the NYT, which was noticed by local media outlets, which was noticed by Pegasus News. Now we would like Dallas to notice us.
Monday, Jan. 12, 2009
Downtown Showdown, a Photo Series: Denton
Downtown Denton offers a small peek into the culture and character that is Denton Texas.
Monday, Dec. 15, 2008
Fort Worth’s historic Brace Building scheduled for demolition
Without a stronger preservation effort, unfortunate losses to urban Fort Worth’s historic fabric will continue as central city neighborhoods redevelop.
Monday, Dec. 1, 2008
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