Maiya Turner

Nov 14, 2024 | daltoday.6amcity.com | Alina Hunter-Grah |Sarah Leonhardt |Maiya Turner

We all know that Dallas has a vibrant art scene — and we’re not just talking about Dallas Museum of Art or Dallas Contemporary. One of our all-time favorite galleries? Dallas itself. The Big D is home to a number of meaningful murals and street art pieces. Today, we’re sharing where to find pieces that really paint a picture of our city. Unnamed, 2828 Routh St. | By Sarah RobbinsHeyyy — we recognize that building.

Nov 12, 2024 | daltoday.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Emily Shea-Owen |Maiya Turner |Adriana Christian

Season’s greetings, Dallas. Festive time is upon us — and in between hot cocoa drinking and twinkle light hanging, we’re guessing you’re shopping for a few special people on your list. Look no further than the official DALtoday gift guide, with 90+ gift ideas including unique local treasures and the season’s hottest items. Holiday shopping for a single in your life? Treat them to comfort, coziness, and little luxuries with these gift ideas.

Oct 28, 2024 | daltoday.6amcity.com | Sarah Leonhardt |Maiya Turner

Pony up — Southern Methodist University and the University of Pittsburgh football teams are set to play each other at the 2024 homecoming game, recreating a historic Cotton Bowl Classic match-up from 1982. Let’s dive into the history of the game and why its stands out. If you’re unfamiliar with the 1982 game, the Mustangs went head-to-head against the Panthers and won the game 7-3. The game was a uniquely low-scoring game, and both teams focused heavily on defense.

Oct 28, 2024 | daltoday.6amcity.com | Adriana Christian |Sarah Leonhardt |Maiya Turner

Día de los Muertos is right around the corner, and Dallas residents are beginning to assemble their ofrendas. Originating in Mexico, this event is celebrated on Friday, Nov. 1 and Saturday, Nov. 2 this year. In this celebration of life, participants are reunited with the souls of dead relatives + loved ones. The honored dead are often given offerings at gravesites or ofrendas (altars) at home, and are celebrated with festivals.

Oct 25, 2024 | daltoday.6amcity.com | Maiya Turner |Sarah Leonhardt

Calling all lovers of Dallas. Even though it’s the fall season, the upcoming high temperatures have us craving ice cream. We want to know — if the Big D was a flavor of ice cream, what would it be? What local ingredients would it contain? Would it be filled with globs of chocolate like a rocky road representing our roads in Dallas or would it have a local touch with cookie dough from Super Duper Cookie Company? Share your locally inspired ice cream flavor with us by Friday, Nov.