The state fair dates back to the 1800s, and its agricultural roots go back even further. Ever since, states have been putting their own spin on the annual event while staying true to tradition.

Roger Wu Yu, replacing longtime director Bill Doherty, will lead the wind band for the first time in a concert dubbed “Foundations and Frontiers” at 7:30 p.m. Oct. 10 in the ...

A funding lapse this year would have a considerably wider effect than the 35-day one that took place during Trump’s first term and could last longer, given heightened political tensions.

Congress’ failure to pass a short-term government funding bill before midnight Tuesday will lead to the first shutdown in ...

Best of Dallas The Observer debuted on August 20, 1980, for 50 cents an issue. Flipping through archival copies to glance at ...