June 21, 2024

Today’s Forecast

Mavs renew East Dallas Boys & Girls Club

Dallas Mavs Foundation, NBA Cares team up to renovate East Dallas Boys & Girls Club | Boys & Girls Club

The Dallas Mavericks unveiled new renovations to the Boys & Girls Club of East Dallas, located in the historic 1855 East Dallas neighborhood Peak’s Addition, after Game 3 of the NBA Finals, according to WFAA.

The renovations were done in partnership with the Mavs Foundation, the Boys & Girls Club, and NBA Cares Finals Legacy Project. Mavs players Dereck Lively II, Daniel Gafford, PJ Washington, and Jaden Hardy were present to excite the kids and present them with the newly designed space.

Other guests participating in the unveiling included NBA Commissioner Adam Silver, NBA Deputy Commissioner Mark Tatum, Dallas Mavs CEO Cynt Marshall, and Mavs announcer Mark Followill.

So, what’s in store for Dallas kids? The reveal of the newly renovated East Dallas Club includes:

A brand new gym
A state-of-the-art STEM lab
Updated furniture
New gaming areas, and more

During the unveiling, smaller celebrations including a digital scavenger hunt, a basketball clinic with pros, and drills took place inside the new club. Kids also had a chance to take pictures with the Mavs players.

The NBA Cares project, which aims to use social programs to improve circumstances for people worldwide, started in 2005.

During the winter, the Mavs teamed up with Raising Cane’s to give away 1500+ winter coats and jackets, and in early spring installed 50 new computer monitors at St. Anthony Academy.

Events

Friday, June 21

The Boho Market at Klyde Warren Park | Friday, June 21 | 5-9 p.m. | Klyde Warren Park, 2012 Woodall Rodgers Freeway, Ste. 403, Dallas | Free | Stop by for pride-themed activations, then visit The Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party nearby.
Synergy 2024 | Friday, June 21-Saturday, June 22 | 8 p.m. | Moody Performance Hall, 2520 Flora St., Dallas | $17-$65 | This event will bring dancers and musicians together for three live musical performances.

Saturday, June 22

Texas Rangers Pregame Tour - Texas Rangers vs Kansas City Royals | Friday, June 21-Saturday, June 22 | Globe Life Field, 734 Stadium Dr, Arlington | Get an inside peek of Globe Life Field before the Rangers game.
Electric Feels: Indie Rock + Indie Dance Party | Saturday, June 22 | 9 p.m. | The Echo Lounge & Music Hall, 1323 N. Stemmons Freeway, Dallas | $26-$61 | Get moving at this indie rock and dance event.

Sunday, June 23

Bird Watching | Sunday, June 23 | 9 a.m. | Leonhardt Lagoon at Fair Park, 3809 Grand Ave., Dallas | Free | Enjoy a stroll around the lagoon while learning about local bird species.

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News Notes

Open

Goodsurf is officially open in Deep Ellum. The new entertainment bar features deep-water stationary waves that can reach 6 ft. The menu features classical and coastal drinks that merge Latin and Asian influences as well as shareables, main dishes, and desserts.

Biz

U.S. News released its annual list of best companies to work for. Five Dallas companies made the list — more than any other Texas city. Atmos Energy, Southwest Airlines, and Texas Instruments all made the list. (U.S. News and World Report)

Civic

The Dallas Planning Commission has decided that the proposed land use plan Forward Dallas will not consider multiplex use as a primary use in single-family neighborhoods. The commission is considering alternative use options by amending the proposal.

Read

Photographer Richard Doherty’s book “Framing Oak Cliff” drops today. Pick up a copy for 40 years of neighborhood photography and the history + culture of the area. The book is available in stores and online.

Sports

What are the big takeaways from the Mavs Finals wins and losses? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

Drink

Coffee shops + cafes in Dallas

The outside of a coffee shop with the words "Merit Coffee Co." on the building in red lettering. The building has a large, garage-like window looking into the shop.

Merit’s Deep Ellum location offers indoor and outdoor seating. | Photo via @meritcoffee

For richer or pour over, Dallas’ coffee shops are what keep us going in the morning. In fact, Dallas ranks among the top coffee cities in America thanks to factors like cafes per capita and the price of beans.

The Big D has no shortage of masterful baristas, aromatic roasts, and foamy lattes. But if you’re having trouble deciding on a spot, gather some brews clues with our guide to some of the best coffee shops in Dallas.

Roasts to boast

Cultivar Coffee Roasting Co., East Dallas | Enjoy the local, house-roasted coffee at Cultivar. Head to Goodfriend Package next door for a sandwich or enjoy a pastry at the coffee shop.

Native Coffee Co., Farmers Branch | Native Coffee Co. serves beans that come from a variety of carefully selected roasters + utilizes a Scandinavian roasting style in an effort to highlight all flavors of the coffee.

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kendall Lyons

From the editor

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