07.01.2024

Today’s Forecast

The famous few from Dallas

Famous figures who are Dallasites

Singer and actor Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers playing guitar

Nick Jonas of The Jonas Brothers playing a guitar | Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Dallas is home to some of the most famous figures in movies and music. If it were not for the cultural and artistic influence of Dallas and the Lone Star State, we wouldn’t have some of the most vibrant music and talented actors to take pride in.

Here are at least five Dallas alumni who have made an imprint on the world as we know it:

Nick Jonas
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Known for being a member of The Jonas Brothers band, Nick Jonas paved his own path in music, earning Grammy and Golden Globe award nominations. He’s known for starring in 2019’s “Jumanji” in addition to his many appearances on Disney Channel and NBC’s “The Voice.”

Owen Wilson
Known for: Actor
Owen Wilson was born in Dallas in 1968. He later attended UT Austin to pursue a degree in English, but did not finish. Instead, Wilson went on to star in movies like Walt Disney’s “Haunted Mansion” and “The French Dispatch,” and had collaborations with former roommate and renowned film director Wes Anderson.

Singer and songwriter Erkyah Badu performing during live event — Singer and songwriter Erykah Badu performing during a live event
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Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Erykah Badu
Known for: Singer-songwriter
Born in 1971, Badu brings a mixture of R&B, Neo-Soul, and Jazz to her music. Her February 1997 debut album “Baduizm” won her a Grammy Award for best R&B album in 1997.

Luke Wilson
Known for: Actor
Born in Dallas in 1955, Wilson attended St. Mark’s School of Texas. He eventually starred in “That 70’s Show” and films such as “Bottle Rocket,” “Rushmore,” “My Dog Skip,” “Legally Blonde,” “The Royal Tenenbaums,” “Old School,” and “My Super Ex-Girlfriend.”

Usher Raymond IV
Known For: Singer-songwriter
The singer of the Billboard Hot 100 No. 1 single “Nice and Slow” and other hits like “U Got It Bad” and “My Way” is also from Dallas. Though Usher was born here, his family moved to Atlanta, GA in 1990.

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Events

Monday, July 1

The Market | Monday, July 1 | 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. | 920 S. Harwood, Dallas | Free | Come by to the Dallas Farmers Market and check out the large selections of food and vendor items both outside and in the food hall.
Little Detectives Scavenger Hunt | Monday, July 1-Wednesday, July 3 | Free | Skillman Southwestern Branch Library, 5707 Skillman St., Dallas | Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt for hidden photos inside the library.

Tuesday, July 2

In Stitches - Fiber Arts Meetup | Tuesday, July 2 | 10 a.m.-12 p.m. | Renner Frankford Branch Library, 6400 Frankford Rd., Dallas | Free | Calling all knit, crochet, needlepoint, cross-stitch, and sewing enthusiasts. Bring your projects and materials for a morning “in stitches.” All skill levels are welcome.

Wednesday, July 3

The GEMS Camp Club Experience | Wednesday, July 3-Thursday, Feb. 6 | 4-7 p.m. | The DEC, 311 North Market St., Dallas | Free | Girls grade 6th-8th will have a blast exploring coding, public speaking, podcasting, academic training, and so much more.

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News Notes

Shop

Shoppers at Preston Center can look forward to two new high rises, which will include new office space, 180 multifamily units, and ground floor retail. The city council approved the 265,000 sqft project, which will also include affordable units within the residential space. (The Dallas Business Journal)

Development

A new 35-acre district called Prosper Arts is coming to the northwest corner of Dallas North Tollway and Prosper Trail. The development will feature shopping, green space, a sports-focused hotel, and multifamily units. Construction for the development will start late 2024. (BisNow)

Edu

Dallas ISD school board voted 7-0 to approve a new student code of conduct initiative for misbehaving students. Students who get in trouble will take six hours of Saturday school or community service while parents take a three-hour parenting class. (WFAA)

Weather

Some neighborhoods in Dallas are still dealing with debris from the May 28 severe storms. City sanitation picked up over 400,000 cubic yards of debris, but more is still left. (Dallas Observer)

Real Estate

Dallas has its own White House. It will just cost you over $40 million. The “White House of Dallas” in Preston Hollow was built in 1996, covers over 18,000 sqft, and has six bedrooms, seven full bathrooms, and four partial baths. The designer of the home is Dallas architect Robbie Fusch. (The Dallas Morning News)

Community

Oak Cliff teacher Kristan Taylor created a new poetry game called Stanzaz to make poetry fun and interactive. The game makes the players into poets and editors. The objective is to get as many poetic lines out as possible to beat the game. (The Advocate)

Sports

Need a catch-up on the latest from the NBA draft? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.

List

Have a Dallas date night

Stroll Mule Alley at the Stockyards and stop by shops, restaurants, and more. | Photo by FTWtoday

Kids, this is the story of how I met your mother, and it was all thanks to DALtoday.

Ok, so maybe that’s not exactly how the 2000s sitcom went, but if Ted Mosby had consulted us for date night ideas, we could’ve shaved the show down to two seasons (and saved his kids a lot of time). Whether you’ve met “the one” or are hoping to impress someone new, we’ve got 30+ Dallas date night ideas that are legen — wait for it — dary.

For the ones who want a night out on the town

Get all dressed up and head to one of our local theatres or opera houses to watch a musical or play. If you’re headed to Winspear Opera House, try going downtown early for an intimate dinner at nearby Ellie’s.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Kendall Lyons

From the editor

Independence Day is almost here. I’m already making plans to attend a fireworks show. Tell me which one you’re going to this year.

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