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• Dallas Environmental Justice Screening | Tuesday, July 30 | 4-5 p.m. | Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center, 4500 Spring Ave., Dallas | Free | Learn about new tech provided by the city to assist you in screening for environmental impact in your community.
• Native Texas Butterfly House & Garden | Tuesday, July 30 | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. | Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, 1 Nature Place, McKinney | $0-$15 | Enjoy your day in a butterfly garden sanctuary and explore some of the plants and flowers that host them.
• Painting with a Twist | Tuesday, July 30 | 6:30 p.m. | Painting with a Twist, 4112 Legacy Dr. #306, Frisco | $39-$49 | Spend an evening painting with your family, friends, and kids in a relaxed setting where you can unleash your creativity.

• Crochet for a Cause | Wednesday, July 31 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Mountain Creek Branch Library, 6102 Mountain Creek Parkway, Dallas | Free | Attendees will learn the art of “plarn” (plastic yarn) creation and discover the simple yet effective technique of weaving these materials into sturdy, portable mats.
• Pool Story Time | Wednesday, July 31 | 11-11:30 a.m. | Holmes Aquatics Center 3501 Lovers Lane, University Park |Free | Make a big splash in summer reading with swimming, stories, and songs geared toward ages 5 and under.

• “Get s**t done tour” | Thursday, Aug. 1 | 6 p.m. | The Texas Theatre, 231 W. Jefferson Blvd., Dallas | $15 | Bestselling author and Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Davy Rothbart shares his favorite folklore and musical sensations.

• Dallas ISD and Richardson ISD are hoping limiting cell phones in the classroom will lead to greater learning outcomes. Both districts have announced they will be implementing locked phone pouches for students during the new school year. (Dallas Observer)

• The RedBird Mall redevelopment will feature a 50,000-square-foot Tom Thumb grocery store. Construction is expected to begin in September. It is estimated that it will be a $7.75 million project. (Dallas Business Journal)

• The 2024 Summer Olympics are happening now in Paris, France. Keep up with Team USA and some of our favorite local athletes, like Scottie Scheffler, via WFAA. Today’s events include golf, long jump + rhythmic gymnastics — starting at 8 a.m. CT.

• MiYa will soon be home to 9540 Garland Rd. inside Dallas’ Casa Linda Plaza. Their menu, website, and and social media channels have not gone live yet. However, the restaurant is set to open in February 2025. (What Now DFW)

• A new youth sports complex is coming to Roanoke. The 122-acre sports complex will feature five baseball diamonds and three soccer fields. The project is estimated to cost from $60 million to $70 million, according to the developer, 114 Development Group. (Dallas Business Journal)

• $762,090. This is the salary you would have in 2024 in order to be considered part of the top one percent, according to a new study.

• The Texas Rangers have acquired catcher Carson Kelly from the Detroit Tigers as part of their first move for trade deadline season. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Rangers with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
  

Dallas Finalists

• Encina is a Dallas-based vegetarian restaurant known for its fresh local ingredients. Their Blue Corn Butterscotch Pancake Mix has made the cut as a finalist on the list.
• Emiliano Espinosa-Dominguez is the creator behind HydroN Natural Sports Drinks. The young entrepreneur wanted to create an energy drink that paid homage to his family’s favorite drinks.
• Marasi Foods specializes in naan. Owners Saemae Hoda and Shabaz Sohail are finalists for their frozen-filled naan bread. The brand is known for its fresh, high-quality, and delicious spices.
• Friends and mothers Jazmin Miranda + Roxana Ventura created Sarape Treats with a goal in mind: to represent Hispanic culture through their high-quality chamoy paste made with real fruit.