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- Big Changes Could Be Ahead for This Long-Quiet Dallas Property
A Dallas corner that avoided major development for decades could finally be headed for a big change. A new state filing outlines The Heights atContinue Reading - Top 20 Famous People Born in Dallas, Texas
Dallas has always carried itself like a city built for big names. Its influence reaches business, sports, music, television, food, fashion, and national culture. ThatContinue Reading - This Dallas Building Was at the Center of One of America’s Darkest Days
The former Texas School Book Depository in Dallas, Texas, stands as one of the most famous buildings in the state. Now known as the DallasContinue Reading - The Dallas Cowboys: A Look at Their NFL Stadium History
The Dallas Cowboys have played in some of the most iconic venues in NFL history, each with a distinct legacy. But what happened to theContinue Reading - How This Busy Dallas Corner Became A Long-Abandoned Gas StationSprawlTag first covered this Dallas site on December 30, 2019. At the time, the former Shell station at 6505 East Northwest Highway had already beenContinue Reading
- From Quiet Residential Block To Modern High-Rise Development In The Dallas Area
SprawlTag first covered Anthology of Highland Park on May 13, 2024, when the senior living tower was still framed as an under-construction project nearing completion.Continue Reading - New Coffee Shop Planned for This Dallas Location
A new Dutch Bros Coffee location is planned for Singleton Boulevard in Dallas, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.Continue Reading - Tragedy At DFW: The Deadly Crash Of Delta Flight 191
On August 2, 1985, Delta Air Lines Flight 191, a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar, crashed while approaching Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) due to a microburst-inducedContinue Reading - 5 Reasons To Visit The Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge
Ronald Kirk Pedestrian Bridge was formerly known as the Lamar-McKinney Viaduct. The bridge is now a pedestrian footbridge with chairs, a playground, and a niceContinue Reading - This New Dallas Target Store Is Nearly CompleteTarget’s long-planned store at Wynnewood Village in Oak Cliff is almost ready. The 111,000-square-foot building at 655 W. Illinois Avenue stands complete from the outside,Continue Reading
- Chipotle in Dallas: A Revisit of a Reused Landmark
Once home to a neighborhood Bank of America, this corner of Gaston Avenue has a new purpose — serving burritos instead of balance sheets. TheContinue Reading - Texas Theater Oak Cliff: Oswald’s Arrest Site Through the DecadesThe Texas Theater in Oak Cliff has a permanent place in U.S. history. It was inside this Dallas cinema that Lee Harvey Oswald, the allegedContinue Reading
- Living in Uptown Dallas: Reviews of a Prominent Residential TowerWhen this project was first covered in 2021, it was making headlines as the tallest residential tower in Uptown Dallas. Developed by Hines and designedContinue Reading
- Four Years Later: How This Modern Senior Community in Dallas Is ReviewedBack in April 2021, SprawlTag covered the grand opening of The Legacy Midtown Park. Nearly four and a half years later, we’re circling back toContinue Reading
- New Raising Cane’s Planned for DFW Airport
A Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation filing lists plans for a Raising Cane’s restaurant at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The project covers a 3,030-square-footContinue Reading - Eastline Residences in Dallas: From Construction to ReviewsBack in 2020, we covered Eastline Residences as it rose over Mockingbird Station and the SMU campus. At the time, the 28-story tower was stillContinue Reading
- American Airlines Center in Dallas: Quiet Days of March 2020American Airlines Center opened in 2001 in Victory Park and is owned by the City of Dallas. The arena is home to the NBA’s DallasContinue Reading
- New 32-Unit Apartment Building in Oak Cliff, Dallas
Back in April 2024, we reported on plans for a 32-unit apartment building rising along East 9th Street in Oak Cliff. What was then aContinue Reading - North Dallas Got a New Fried Chicken Spot — Here’s What People Think So Far
A new fried chicken restaurant opened at 11717 N. Central Expressway in Dallas on June 17, 2025. The launch included giveaways and entertainment to markContinue Reading - Lake Cliff Park in Dallas: From Amusement Rides to Submerged CarsLake Cliff Park in Oak Cliff, Dallas, has been a peaceful retreat for over a century. Originally developed in 1906, it was once part ofContinue Reading
- This Closed Dallas Fast-Food Location Can’t Catch a BreakThe building at 3106 Forest Lane in Dallas has hosted a string of fast-food concepts over the years. It was previously home to Long JohnContinue Reading
- After the Twister: How This Wendy’s Transformed in North DallasIn October 2019, an EF-3 tornado ripped through North Dallas, carving a 15-mile scar through densely packed neighborhoods and commercial corridors. The storm flattened homes,Continue Reading
- Raising Cane’s Now Open in Oak Cliff, Dallas
This article is an update to a post originally published on March 18, 2024. A Quiet Opening on a Changing Corner Raising Cane’s is nowContinue Reading - A New Dallas Sprouts Now Open in Oak Cliff
After over a year of construction and planning, Sprouts Farmers Market has officially opened its doors at 1322 N. Hampton Road in Dallas’ Oak CliffContinue Reading - A Dallas Area Suburb Is About to Get Its First Costco
Costco’s new location at Stacy Road and SH-121 in Allen, Texas, is still taking shape. Satellite imagery from March 2025 shows the massive foundation pouredContinue Reading - Goodbye to This Classic McDonald’s in Northwest Dallas
A longtime McDonald’s location in Northwest Dallas is now closed and preparing for a complete rebuild. The restaurant at 2197 W Northwest Hwy is listedContinue Reading - This New Dallas Steakhouse Opened in March — How Is It Doing?
Evelyn Steakhouse officially opened on March 26, 2025, bringing a bold, Old Hollywood-inspired dining concept to 1201 Turtle Creek Blvd in Dallas’ Design District. TheContinue Reading - This New Restaurant Has Transformed Greenville Avenue in Dallas
Goodwin’s opened in May 2024 at 2905 Greenville Avenue in Dallas, Texas. The restaurant took over the longtime home of The Blue Goose Cantina, whichContinue Reading - New IKEA Store Coming to Dallas: This is The Site
IKEA will open a new store in Dallas by late 2025. The store will be located at The Shops at Park Lane, a mixed-use developmentContinue Reading - This El Rancho in Dallas Was Rebuilt After a Deadly TornadoIn October 2019, a powerful tornado swept through North Dallas, hitting businesses along Marsh Lane—including the El Rancho Supermercado. The store sustained significant damage thatContinue Reading
- Texas High-Speed Train: The Likely Location Of Dallas’ New Station
The Texas High-Speed Rail will link the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex with Greater Houston, cutting travel time between the two regions to under 90 minutes. TheseContinue Reading - How This Dallas Landmark Is Being Revived for a New Era
If you’ve ever driven down Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd in South Dallas, you’ve probably seen the Forest Theater—a towering relic of the past withContinue Reading - New Hobby Lobby Will Open in This Dallas Shopping CenterIn 2025, Hobby Lobby plans to open a new store at 8005 Park Lane in Dallas, Texas. This location, previously occupied by Bed Bath &Continue Reading
- New Golden Chick Coming to South Dallas: Here is the Location
The property at 1427 E. Illinois Ave in Dallas, TX, is set to undergo a major transformation. The site, previously home to Seafood Connection, willContinue Reading - A New Dallas Development Will Rise at this Historic Site
The land at 1602 E. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas, TX 75203, where Related Group’s Manor Oak Farms development is planned, carries a fascinating past. Before itContinue Reading - 11 Famous People Born in Dallas Texas
Dallas, Texas, has been the birthplace of numerous notable individuals across various fields. Here are some distinguished figures born in Dallas: Erykah Badu Born onContinue Reading - Dallas Now Has a New Hot Chicken Restaurant at This Location
Hattie B’s Hot Chicken, a Nashville favorite, has expanded to Dallas’ Oak Lawn district. The new restaurant, located at 3827 Lemmon Ave, opened its doorsContinue Reading - Victory Center: A New 23-Story Building in DallasVictory Center, a planned 23-story building in Dallas, Texas, is set to become an iconic addition to the city’s skyline. Covering 470,000 square feet, theContinue Reading
- Dallas Arts Tower: Evolution of the 4th Tallest Building in DallasOnce known as Chase Tower, the 738-foot skyscraper at 2200 Ross Avenue now proudly bears the name “Dallas Arts Tower.” Completed in 1987, this 55-storyContinue Reading
- From Tornado Destruction to Vibrant Shopping Hub in DallasIn October 2019, an EF-3 tornado struck North Dallas, causing over $1.5 billion in damage. Marsh Lane Plaza shopping center, at the northwest corner ofContinue Reading
- AMLI Fountain Place: Dallas’ Luxury High-RiseAMLI Fountain Place, a 45-story luxury residential tower in Dallas, Texas, was completed in 2020. It stands adjacent to the iconic Fountain Place skyscraper, designedContinue Reading
- The Storied Past of Dallas’s Old Red CourthouseThe Old Red Courthouse, a striking red sandstone edifice in Dallas, Texas, has stood as a testament to the city’s rich history since its constructionContinue Reading
- Dallas Well Get a New Gym at This Location
From the 1980s to the 2010s, Minyard Foods operated a store at 8040 Ferguson Rd in Dallas. However, in 2016, the brand sold its remainingContinue Reading - Uncovering the Rise and Fall of This Texas Airport
Driving down Amon Carter Blvd on the eastern tip of Fort Worth, Texas, feels like navigating any other part of the DFW Metroplex. From northContinue Reading - A New QuikTrip is Being Built at This Corner in DallasA new QuikTrip will soon enhance the southwest corner of Coit Road and Arapaho Road in Dallas, Texas. Nestled on the boundary between Dallas andContinue Reading
- A New Popeyes Opens Soon at This Dallas LocationThe 2500 square-foot building at 6520 East Northwest Highway in Dallas, which has transformed from a combined KFC and Taco Bell to a Walgreens Pharmacy,Continue Reading
- A New 8-Story Apartment Building Will Transform This Dallas Location
A new eight-story apartment building named Highland Oaks is coming to 4839 North Central Expressway (U.S. Route 75) in Dallas, Texas. This project marks aContinue Reading - A New 20-Story Assisted Living Tower is Coming to Dallas
A new 20-story assisted living building is coming to 2505 Turtle Creek Blvd in the Oaklawn neighborhood of Dallas, Texas. The project, currently named VivanteContinue Reading - Another New QuikTrip Store Coming to Dallas: Here is the Location
QuikTrip plans to build a new convenience store on Dowdy Ferry Road, near its intersection with Interstate 20 in Dallas. This location is close toContinue Reading - Interesting Facts About the Tallest Building in DallasThe 72-story Bank of America Tower at 901 Main Street in downtown Dallas is the tallest building in the city. Construction began in 1983 onContinue Reading
People from Dallas
Eric Johnson
Eric Johnson is the 62nd mayor of Dallas. He was born October 10th 1975 in Dallas Texas. Johnson assumed office in 2019.
Amy Acker
Born in Dallas Texas, Amy graduated from Lake Highlands High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in theater from Southern Methodist University. She has starred in many television shows and movies.
Jensen Ackles
In 1978 Jensen Ackles was born in Dallas Texas. Jensen is most known for his role in the television series Supernatural.
Erykah Badu
Singer-songwriter, record producer and actress Erykah Badu was born on February 26 1971 in Dallas. Erykah graduates from Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts.
Troy Baker
Tory Baker was born in Dallas Texas April 1st 1976. He is a voice actor, singer, and musician most famous for providing the voice in the game The Last of Us.
LaMarcus Aldridge
LaMarcus Aldridge a professional basketball player. He was born 1985 in Dallas Texas and attended Seagoville High School.
Ernie Banks
Ernie Banks was a professional baseball player. He was born 1931 in Dallas Texas. He graduated in 1950 from Booker T. Washington High School.
Chris Bosh
Chirs Bosh is a former professional basketball player. He was born 1984 in Dallas Texas. Bosh was a stand out athlete at Lincoln High School .
History of Dallas Texas
19th Century
1839
A Tennessee man, John Neely Bryan, surveyed the area and decided to establish a settlement near the three forks the Trinity River.
1842
After leaving the area for a while, John Neely Bryan returned and in 1842 convinced several families in at Bird’s Fort to join him.
1844
J. P. Dumas laid out a townsite comprising a half mile square of blocks and streets.
1846
Dallas County founded in 1846.
1852
First factory was established by a wagon making french immigrant named Maxime Guillot.
1856
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Samuel Pryor was elected the first mayor of Dallas.
1860
A massive fire destroyed nearly all the businesses at estimated cost of over $300 000. The town of 700 people did not have a fire department.
1870
Population had reached 3000 thanks in part the the migration of freed slaves.
1872-1873
Two rail services made it to Dallas. The Houston and Texas Central and the Texas and Pacific.
1890
Most populous city in Texas in with 38,067 residents.
20th Century
1904
Oak Cliff annexed after numerous proposals.
1908
Five people were killed and 4,000 were left homeless after a Trinity River flood.
1914
Selected as the site for a Federal Reserve Bank.
1920
Dallas became the 42nd largest city in the United States with a population of 158,976.
1930
Oil is discovered in east Texas with Dallas Banks lending money to oil companies.
1963
President John F Kennedy is assassinated while riding in a motorcade in Dealey Plaza.
1978
Popular Soap Opera Dallas debuts.
1985
Bank of America Plaza, tallest building in Dallas is opened.
1990
Dallas population reaches 1,006,877
1996
Dallas Area Rapid Transit begins operating the first light rail system in the Midwest.
21st Century
2016
5 Dallas Police Officers are killed during a deadly shootout in downtown Dallas.
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| Population |  1,345,047 |
| Total Area | 996.67 (384.81 mi²) |
| Median Household Income | $47,285 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.85% |