Best quote from this video? “Bloody hell … that’s the biggest leopard seal I’ve ever seen. Time to get in the water, yah?” Watch the rest of the video here (after a very short advertisement) — it proves that for everything we think we know about the animal kingdom, we’re … more

OK, Thanksgiving is over, which means talk of Christmas is fair game now. Instead of braving the malls this year, why not forget the designer labels and instead load up on locally-made gifs? This month, we introduce you to some of our neighborhood’s most talented crafters.

Speaking of Christmastime, you’ve … more

This Saturday, your kids can meet Jultomte — that’s Swedish for Santa, and it’s just one of the bits you’ll learn about this culture during the Lucia Celebration. The King of Glory Lutheran Church is gearing up for it’s annual Swedish celebration, complete with live music, dance and baked goodies. … more

Spanish sparkling wine, or cava, are some of the best values in the world. The Casteller Brut Rose is another reason why.… more

Sadie is a ‘cockapoo’, otherwise known as a Cocker Spaniel-Poodle mix. Her especially fluffy yet lustrous coat makes her the ideal snuggle buddy — a role she frequently relishes with owners Kris, Libby, Sam and Sarah-Kate Oliver. When she’s not cuddling on the couch, Libby says you can typically find … more

Q: Our neighborhood association would like to have sign toppers installed on our street poles as a way to show neighborhood pride. How do we do this?

A: Sign toppers are becoming more common in Dallas these days, but keep in mind two major factors: cost and approval. Because sign … more

Behold, the world’s biggest patio chair. Well, technically, it’s the world’s biggest aluminum patio chair. The folks at Sunnyland Furniture Company suspect there may be a bigger wooden patio chair floating around in the world somewhere — but think it’s safe to say they’re the proud owners of the only … more

Eat a meal…
…at Blue Goose Cantina, 14920 Midway. Every time you order the “quesadilla-of-the-month”, a portion of the proceeds is donated to Empower Your Future, a nonprofit that helps at-risk kids in Dallas. You can always find the “quesadilla-of-the-month” as a featured daily special for lunch and dinner. This … more

Maybe it’s the chill in the air, the splashes of crimson in the trees, or the sound of a familiar melody you haven’t heard since, oh, about a year ago.

Do hints of the impending holidays send you straight to the nearest mall, where you fight fellow frenzied shoppers for … more

What’s up with all these frozen yogurt shops mushrooming all over the city? That’s the very question a group of us Advocate editors sat down to discuss for our inaugural segment of “What’s Up with That?”. Like the name suggests, we’ll be asking what’s up with everything from city hall … more

If you’re a fan of all those competitive dance shows dominating primetime right now, here’s one up your alley: The Richardson High School women’s track team is hosting a step and dance competition at the school this Saturday night. Get the full scoop on this and other weekend happenings on … more

What can you get — real estate wise — for a cool half-mill? That depends, of course, on where you live. The answer can range from more than 100 acres to fewer than 300 square feet. Put another way, a place where your outdoor cat can hunt night and day, … more