Plus: 15 Old School Country Songs About Choosin' Texas, Smash burger spots that wax nostalgic, Denton '90s rockers Drakulas return for a night

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Ella Langley's 'Choosin' Texas' breaks records, but Texas ain't new to country classics

"Choosin' Texas," just spent its 15th week in the No. 1 spot, according to Billboard. So, we gathered the 15 best salutes to Texas in classic country music.

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Smash burgers and vintage decor: 3 local spots dishing out pure nostalgia

What do jukeboxes and VHS tapes have to do with a good smash burger? We asked the owners of three top concepts in the Dallas area.

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