Orville was 50 and for four decades he simply ran for exercise. Until, finally, he entered his first race at the age of 90. So instead, Orville bought a controversial book written by Dr. Kenneth Cooper. At the time, most people believed if you spent too much time running, it could kill you. In his…

Tornadoes can strike with little warning and transform a landscape within a matter of minutes. And while their damage can be deadly, so can the confusing myths about tornadoes that continue to put people at risk. Here are five commonly held misperceptions about twister safety. Myth #1: Opening windows to equalize air pressure will help…

For Exotic Meat Month, Bull City Burger is serving up a ‘Tarantula Burger.’ And no, just because it’s in quotation marks doesn’t mean it’s figurative. Every April, Bull City Burger and Brewery hosts “Exotic Meat Month,” celebrating exotic meats eaten around the country and the world. This year, they’re serving up a ‘Tarantula Burger.’ And…

Dallas-Fort Worth sold more houses last year than anyplace in the country, with more than 134,000 houses changing hands. North Texas accounted for almost a third of the state’s total preowned home purchases — more than 102,000 properties. And builders sold almost 32,000 new homes. So far, even record prices haven’t put a lid on D-FW’s…

Buyers are flocking to the market this spring, with high hopes even as they face a frenzy of multiple-offer situations, according to new realtor.com ® research.   Currently, inventory is down 8.5 percent year-over-year. In addition to the buyers out in droves for the first time, many have been on the hunt for a while. In…

The local house flipping rate rose 23 percent in 2017, third highest rise in the country, per a new report. Call it the “Chip and Joanna Gaines effect.” A new report about a national rise in the practice of house flipping — buying an outdated property, renovating it and then selling it for a profit…

This downtown penthouse apartment comes complete with a spacious patio, rooftop access and views of Klyde Warren Park.   Penthouse living is unparalleled, and this for-sale apartment proves it. Located in the heart of Dallas’ arts district, this apartment offers grandiose views of Dallas in addition to more than 8,400 square-foot of indoor living space,…

Waffle House waitress gets $16K scholarship for good deed A young Waffle House waitress received a $16,000 scholarship after a photo of her helping an elderly customer went viral. Evoni Williams, 18, was working at the Waffle House in La Marque, Texas, Saturday, when a customer asked her to help him cut his food. “He was like,…

(TNS)—You love your pet—he’s like your child, after all—but the IRS doesn’t quite see it that way. The IRS takes the position that the money you spend on Fido or Fluffy is generally a personal expense. Your pet gives you pleasure like that latte you bought on your way to work this morning, but just…