Arts & Entertainment
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Mary Pickford: America’s Sweetheart and Hollywood’s First Power Player
Historical images: Wikimedia Commons / Public Domain Mary Pickford didn’t begin life as America’s Sweetheart. She began as Gladys Louise…
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Beyond Ricky Ricardo: How Desi Arnaz found his true paradise in Del Mar
He was the man who made America laugh, cry, and beg Lucy to stay out of trouble. But when the…
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Mandy Patinkin: My Life Is All About Connecting
By Nancy Churnin / Photos courtesy of Mandy Patinkin. Mandy Patinkin may be the most famous person you’ll meet who…
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From “Taxi” to Hallmark: Marilu Henner’s 30-Year Holiday Movie Legacy
At 73, Marilu Henner has appeared in over 30 Hallmark Channel productions since the network launched in 2001. Best known…
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Diane Keaton’s Legacy: She Never Stopped Being Herself
When Diane Keaton passed away on October 11, 2025, at age 79, the world lost more than an Oscar-winning actress.…
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June Lockhart at 100
Only three out of every 10,000 Americans will reach the age of 100. On June 25, 2025, actress June Lockhart…
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Big Tex and DART
Big Tex has been greeting fairgoers with “Howdy!” for decades, but here’s what he really wants to tell you: “Skip…
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State Fair of Texas 2025
Fall brings cooler days, pumpkin spice, and the irresistible pull of the state fair! In Texas, it’s a cherished tradition…
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Why “I Will Follow Him” Still Follows Peggy March—60 Years Later
From Teenage Sensation to Global Icon With a catchy melody, simple lyrics, and an unforgettable chorus, “I Will Follow Him” had…
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KING KIRBY: The Unsung Hero of the Marvel Universe
Before Captain America picked up his shield or Iron Man blasted into multiplexes, before the X-Men gave voice to generations…
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Why Bingo Is Great for Your Health After 50
Bingo has long been a favorite pastime, and for good reason. It’s social, fun, and surprisingly beneficial. While it may…
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A Journey to Remember
By the time the submersible settled onto the ocean floor, it was pitch black outside. At a depth of 12,500…
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Every Brushstroke Tells a Story
Check out the final week of the first-ever Autism Awareness Art Auction! Experience the world through the eyes of the students at Waterfall…
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John Denver’s ‘Take Me Home, Country Roads’ Hits 55 This Year
Fifty-five years ago this year, John Denver performed “Take Me Home, Country Roads” for the first time in public at…
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7th Annual Texas Pie Fest
Calling all pie lovers! The Texas Pie Fest is back at Tate Farms, one of Rockwall’s last working farms. Founded by Melissa…
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The Perot Museum of Nature and Science
When you think of the Perot Museum of Nature and Science, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? For…
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