Up To Speed

Texas temptation, Tastemaker anticipation and more stories that got Dallas talking

CultureMap Dallas gets national love, a local actress croons alongside a wicked popular Broadway diva, luxe wheels link two Texas cities, and one tasty competition are among the stories that have gotten your attention of late.

In this edition of "Up To Speed" sponsored by Cadillac, host Nicole Hickl dives into what you CultureMap junkies have been talking about to death. Which is fitting, given that one of these trending tales follows a North Texas femme fatale who may have gotten away with murder.

Nasty sex, bondage and bizarre twists — gee, who wants to read about that? Apparently 48 Hours, which worked with CultureMap on the recent episode dubbed "Temptation in Texas."

Watch the video above and race through the news, or gives these a click for more in-depth coverage:

CBS 48 Hours works with CultureMap Dallas on show about Michele Williams murder case by Jennifer Chininis
Dallas actress sings onstage with Broadway's Idina Menzel and nails it by Lindsey Wilson
Luxury motor coach rolls out plan to shuttle executives from Dallas to Austin by Claire St. Amant
Best neighborhood restaurants in Dallas bring comfort to Tastemaker Awards by Teresa Gubbins

Fun times in the city

Dallas swings a spot on new list of most fun cities in U.S. for 2024

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Dallas just wants to have fun, according to WalletHub's new ranking of the most fun cities in America in 2024.

The annual report ranked Dallas No. 31 out of 182 U.S. cities.

WalletHub's experts compared each city using 65 metrics to determine their level of "fun." Metrics were split among three main categories: entertainment and recreation, nightlife and parties, and cost.

According to the study's findings, Dallas was 24th nationally in the category for nightlife and parties, and ranked No. 39 in the "entertainment and recreation" category. That may be especially alluring for anyone who wants to explore the city's vast entertainment opportunities (especially during the holiday season), family-friendly recreational activities, top dining destinations, and more. Plus, Dallas is home to entertainment juggernauts like the State Fair of Texas and TopGolf.

Dallas performed poorly in the overall cost category, earning No. 114 out of all 182 cities. However, this category mostly compares flat costs rather than affordability based on local cost of living.

Potential new Dallasites should do their research before deciding to move here, rather than basing their decision on short trips and vacations alone. But we won't blame them for wanting to live in one of the best cities in the world.

"The top cities offer affordable options for year-round fun for their residents, which is good for residents’ wallets and their mental health," said WalletHub analyst Chip Lupo in the report.

Austin (No. 6) and Houston (No. 9) were the only Texas cities to earn a spot in the top 10 most fun U.S. cities list. Austin moved up one spot from last year, while Houston made a 10-place jump.

Other fun-filled Texas cities that made it in the top 100 are El Paso (No. 53), Fort Worth (No. 55), Plano (No. 78), Arlington (No. 79), and Corpus Christi (No. 99).

The top 10 most fun U.S. cities are:

No. 1 – Las Vegas, Nevada
No. 2 – Orlando, Florida
No. 3 – Miami, Florida
No. 4 – Atlanta, Georgia
No. 5 – New Orleans, Louisiana
No. 6 – Austin, Texas
No. 7 – San Francisco, California
No. 8 – Chicago, Illinois
No. 9 – Houston, Texas
No. 10 – New York City, New York

Cities were evaluated based on the number of attractions per capita, nightlife activities per capita, the average prices for eating at a restaurant or buying a movie ticket, and more. Data was sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau, The Trust for Public Land, and the Council for Community and Economic Research, among others.

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