Fun times! Anthony said he was running like immigration was chasing him. LMAO! I was running like I…read moreneeded to throw up...and I did. I threw up my biscuit and gravy I ate 45 mins before running...damn! what a waste of money! lesson learned!!! Never eat whataburger before a run! I needed to eat something so I can have energy to run. Something fast and cheap...perfect, whataburger! fun times guys!!! lets do some more 5k's!!!!

This was probably a perfect race for the yelp running club to start off with. The race itself was…read morewell organized and well it should be it's been going on now for nine years. The race was organized by the junior league of lake highlands. I was happy with the price options at this race. They did well by starting the fun run people well ahead of the 5k start. The carnival was great and they had tons of food, water, chick fil a, and un sweet tea from enchiladas. They had a cross fit tent out there at the carnival but I'm not sure if Scott L had a chance to check it out and meet the people. The race itself had over two hundred participants. I think we all did fairly well except Cat might have had an issue with timing. I'm thinking it might be from her trying to eat before the race and getting sick. The race results were posted very quickly after we were done and I was pleased with how it all went down. I hope this is one of many races we might end up doing in the future. I will tell you that immigration was unable to keep up with me today! Great fun and I'm glad we had a solid turnout. Thanks, to all that showed up and this was a great start to whatever goal it is you're trying to achieve.

Unveiled in 2015, this artwork by Brent Nelson Baggett is titled "Pioneer." It is in a small…read morecourtyard at one of the exits of the Dallas College building. The sculpture stands about ten feet tall on a short pedestal. It is a twisted stack of straight forms, almost looking like a helix of books though it is hollow inside. Nicely lit and a pretty series of colors, I was not able to find an artist's statement or such that explains what they were trying to do here. If you're nearby or visiting Dallas College, stop and check it out. [Review 773 of 2024 - 530 in Texas - 21804 overall]

Yeeehaw to Dallas for such a vibrant public arts scene!…read more This town is tops for the arts! They do such a great job with large scale public works of art in Dallas! Check out the giant eyeball! The longhorns that run through Pioneer Plaza! For murals, the best spot is Deep Ellum. If you're a fan of graffiti art, there's huge spray painted murals. Some are guerrilla, done by artistic locals while keeping an eye out for 5-0. Others are done by local bars, and promote something cool. The Deep Ellum robots are a cool site to behold. Dallas certainly has a vibe to it, which is helped by the public arts scene. Three cheers to landlords who allow the sides of their warehouses to be used as a canvas for the local arts community. I suppose one could say that the best place to check out Dallas Arts is the Dallas Museum of Arts. While it does have a magnificent portfolio of famous artists, the real arts scene is on the streets where everyone can take in the art, and the locals participate.

Town Center Park is located at 356 Tripp Road. It is an awesome, slightly secluded park, perfect…read morefor a family picknick and softball game. The pavillion we were at did not have electricity or a grill....just a heads up so you can be prepared. Lots of people walking their dogs and kids adds to the family atmosphere.

Haven't been here long -- rented a house for awhile, then bought one. Love the neighborhoods…read more Parks are terrific. Lot sizes are wonderful. People are great -- very friendly. Staff at the Town offices are anxious to help. School is amazing. Kids love it. Commute to uptown Dallas is not bad at all - generally less than 30 minutes. Great place to raise a family.

Dallas is a happening city. Dallas is a city with a lot of happenings. Sometimes it's hard to weed…read morethrough the onslaught of shindigs, but there is one annual event that is a certain guarantee for not only a remarkable time, but leaves you feeling proud to live in this city. A collective enthusiasm for local art and artists is reflected in the lively art auctions occurring simultaneously. Hosted in the formerly and now abandoned Good Year factory in the Design District - the bare, open warehouse couldn't have been more fitting of an event of this size - but more importantly - an event with this meaning. Literally, the space is a blank canvas allowing for anything to come to life; much like the blank canvases that each participating artist had the chance to bring to life. Bringing us to my next admiration of the local bash: each artists is given a square canvas of equal size to be auctioned off to the lively and eager guests. Everyone starts from the same point. And the best part...all the auction proceeds go to non-profit groups focused on art education. The strong attendance was also a wonderful testament to the growing support for Art Con throughout the past 8 years and hopefully an even bigger indication for what's in store for the local live music and art auction event, as well.

I am blown away by ArtCon. It was a great experience, and is now going to be a yearly event for…read moreme. I don't even care that this is for charity. It's neat to see artists come together, be given the same size piece of wood, and then make such a wide variety of finished products. And then to see that many people come out to look at the art and then to buy it in high energy auctions. In between the art is live music, you never know you just might hear something you love. The cherry on top- it is for charity. A local organization is going to benefit from you coming out and having an awesome night.

This stunning stone sculpture stands on Harwood Street in front of another of the downtown Dallas…read moresteel and glass towers. The organic shape is a welcome change. It is a large piece of art and almost beckons to climb on it. But don't! The stone plaque at the base reads, "This sculpture titled 'Bear Mountain Red - A Texas Landscape', after the quarry that it came from in Fredericksburg Texas, is a merger of the human character with organic abstraction. The piece was carved by Alice Maynadier Bateman from a 12 1/2 ton block quarried especially for the Diamond Shamrock Building. The sculpture was blocked out in the artist's Fort Worth studio and complete on this site September 18, 1982." It continues, "We are creative only when we imagine most vividly, when we hope most profoundly, when we have the courage to live on the edge of our possibilities." The Diamond Shamrock company had moved from Cleveland to here in Dallas but is no longer, having been acquired by Valero Energy, which is based in San Antonio. [Review 782 of 2024 - 539 in Texas - 21813 overall]

This is where the hipsters live. This is where the hipsters party. This is where you go after the…read morebars close, and this is where you pass out on "some dude's lawn." This little strip of land has been possessed by hipsters ans scenesters for years . . . this is where the party is. Or if it's not, go check out Lewis 2 streets over.

Just Go (#19) In…read moreJuly 2016 from New Mexico we went East and explored a little bit of the Guadalupe Mountains National Park in Salt Flat TX. But my most memorable trip in The Lone Star State was during the Yelp Spring Break in San Antonio on May 2017. It was my 2nd YSB experience before Yelp discontinued them (not sure if they did permanently). Most of the events were centered in San Antonio. We held events in Downtown and the River Walk: * The Vistana - rooftop pool party * Food Tour that included samplings from Ocho (inside Hotel Havana), TacoLand Riverwalk, Paesanos Riverwalk, La Boulangerie, and Zinc Bistro & Wine Bar * Briscoe Western Art Museum - Dia de Los Muertos themed Fiesta for Cinco de Mayo * UYE at the Hard Rock Cafe * The St Anthony Hotel - masquerade ball * Hemisfair * UYE brunch at the Pigpen ... it was hott, hott, hott in San Antonio but we had so much fun! Everything's BIG in TEXAS! Our home away from home was at WorldMark New Braunfels. The unit had a maximum occupancy of 6. It was a freakin' house. LoL Between the YSBSA events we did a little exploring on our own: AT&T Center - Home of the San Antonio Spurs (at the time of our visit the Spurs were away playing Game 3 in Houston) San Antonio River Walk - iconic landmark The Alamo - historic! Mission San José y San Miguel de Aguayo Tower of the Americas Observation Deck / Chart House Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo Texas has a plethora of delish and famous foods, but the main two are Chili and BBQ. There's a first for everything... it was my first time having a kolache when we stopped at Shipley Donuts. Had Texas-style BBQ at Rudy's Country Store & BBQ in Selma and not too far from it we found a Boba Tea Lounge and got my boba fix ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Thank you, Great State of Texas! Review #2470

I've driven through Texas from West to East. It's huge! I have lots of cool Yelp Friends from Texas…read morethat keep me up to date on the attractions, food and so much more. There's so much to do and see in this state. It's such a diverse population there's plenty to enjoy. My favorite tourist destination is the Alamo. If I return to Texas I would go elsewhere. Until I can visit again I'll enjoying seeing this beautiful state on Yelp. I've seen enough of it by car! Next time I'll fly.