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Celebrity chef visit and restaurant faux pas lead this edition of Up To Speed

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CultureMap is on the case with another segment of "Up To Speed" sponsored by Cadillac, a series that explores the hot topics of the week and presents them in a short — and hopefully entertaining — video tidbit. Because we want you informed.

At the helm of this newsy adventure is host Nicole Hickl, chatting about what has caught the attention of Dallasites. A celebrity chef, expensive real estate, on-trend eateries and restaurant faux pas are among the trending stories featured in this edition.

Watch the video (above), and for the complete 411, click on the links below:

The most expensive homes for sale in Dallas right now by Jennifer Chininis
Alton Brown puts Dallas on the menu for his Live! The Edible Inevitable Tour by Teresa Gubbins
Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 best insider foodie destinations by Teresa Gubbins
The top 10 contenders for worst restaurant name in Dallas-Fort Worth by Teresa Gubbins

have more patience

Texas drivers are the 2nd worst in the nation for 2025

Driver behind the wheel, road rage

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It may be tempting to lose your temper behind the wheel, but it's not really worth it.

While Texas is one of the best states to drive in, apparently Texans need to pay more attention to their speeding habits and check their tempers. The Lone Star State has landed on top of a new list of states with the worst drivers in 2025.

The unlucky ranking comes in a new report by personal injury law firm Easton Law Offices, which analyzed driver data – including road rage incidents, speeding, fatal crashes, and more – to determine the top 10 states with the worst drivers.

Texas came in as the No. 2 state with the worst drivers in the nation. The only state with worse drivers is Florida, which was ranked No. 1.

According to the report's findings, Texas had 2.5 road rage incidents and 7.2 aggressive driving fatal accidents reported for every 100,000 residents from 2014 to 2023. Aggressive and careless driving behavior was cited in 37.4 percent of all accidents, and it was a factor in 38.8 percent of all fatalities.

Additionally, 1.2 speeding violations were reported in the state for every 100,000 residents.

Texas has previously been ranked the second most dangerous state for young drivers, in 2023.

But it's not just typical vehicle drivers that need to exercise more patience when getting behind the wheel – motorcyclists also need to be on high alert while on the road, and remember to wear their helmets.

"Texas also has a high rate of total vehicle crashes (3,966) and motorcycle fatalities (558), with a sizable 37.32 percent of motorcycle deaths occurring among unhelmeted drivers," the report said.

Dallas drivers specifically have been called out in previous years for their less-than-stellar driving habits, and the city was named one of the 10 most dangerous places for pedestrians nationwide in 2024. Drivers also need exercise even more caution on Memorial Day, which is often the deadliest day for drivers in Dallas.

The top 10 states with the worst drivers in 2025 are:

No. 1 – Florida
No. 2 – Texas
No. 3 – California
No. 4 – Colorado
No. 5 – Louisiana
No. 6 – Arkansas
No. 7 – Montana
No. 8 – New Mexico
No. 9 – North Carolina
No. 10 – Ohio

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