Stories by S. Holland Murphy
Home & Garden
Our 2023 Best Builders Explain Their Custom Home Tips
Plus, the hardest part of the new-build process.
Best Lists
The 2023 Best Builders in Dallas
Plus, the custom homebuilding process can be an emotional roller-coaster ride. Here’s a breakdown (to save you from having one).
Publications
The King of Cappuccino’s American Dream Came True
Domenico Seminara started as a waiter then played one in the movies. Now, art is imitating his life once more with a documentary crew capturing his extensive vintage cappuccino and espresso machine collection.
Nursing
The Explosive Story You Won’t See on Grey’s Anatomy
Dallas' many heroic nurses witness unbelievable drama every day.
Nursing
The Parkland Nurse and the Worst Explosion in Dallas Fire-Rescue’s History
Two years ago, Dallas Fire-Rescue experienced a disaster unlike any it had seen in its 150-year history. This is the story of how Parkland nursing director Katie Mapula and her staff rescued the rescuers.
Stories by S. Holland Murphy
Beauty
The McKnight Twins Take YouTube Influencing to the Next Level
The secret to Brooklyn and Bailey’s YouTube success? Everything—from braces removal to your wedding night—is content.
Home & Garden
A Brief History of the Round Top Antiques Show
The evolution of the not-so-little antiques show in a very little Central Texas town.
Books
A Leashed Cat Is Not Even the Strangest Thing I Found at Half Price Books
As the landmark store turns 50, a reflection on the wild and wonderful stories contained in each location’s walls.
Books
The Store for All Sorts: Half Price Books Turns 50
Half Price Books is celebrating a half-century. The business may have been built on quirky characters and unwanted remainders. But don’t discount them.
Travel
Where to Vacation in Texas Now
Sometimes the best vacations aren’t about exotic destinations. They are about transporting yourself to a fictional reality a short drive away.