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• Def Leppard / Journey | Monday, Aug. 12 | 6 p.m. | Globe Life Field | $106-$206 | Rock out the end of summer with this show also featuring Steve Miller Band.

• The Bias Inside Us: Smithsonian Traveling Exhibition | Now-Sunday, Aug. 25 | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | J. Erik Jonsson Central Library | Free | See the latest exhibit highlighting ways to overcome bias, reframing our minds, and learning to live in a safer and more equitable society.
• Stars of Tomorrow | Tuesday, Aug. 13 | 7 p.m. | Addison Improv | $10 | You could witness the next big DFW star at this showcase of talents from singing to dancing and standup comedy.

• Middle & High School Back to School Bash | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6:30-8 p.m. | Stonebriar Community Church | Free | Stonebriar invites students entering grades 6-12 to a celebration featuring food and fun activities.
• Mixology Class | Wednesday, Aug. 14 | 6 p.m. + 8 p.m. | The Exchange Hall | $20 | Make two drinks by hand and snack on light bites while you learn the ins and outs of cocktail crafting.

• The Dallas Wings’ enterprise value is now worth $208 million after two businessmen each paid $1.04 million on a half percent of the franchise. The team may now have the highest recorded enterprise value in the WNBA. (Dallas Business Journal)

• H-E-B selected a site for its third Joe V’s Smart Shop in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, located at State Highway 183 and Story Road in Irving. The 57,920-sqft store will replace a former 24 Hour Fitness gym. Renovations are expected to start in March and cost $10 million. (Dallas Business Journal)

• Speaking of H-E-B, the popular grocer opened its new Frisco store last week. The 130,000-sqft store — now one of 15 in North Texas — includes a True Texas BBQ restaurant, gas station, and drive-thru pharmacy. (Dallas Observer)

• Grand Prairie ISD received $2.2 million from the Teacher Incentive Allotment program to help retain teachers and recruit new educators. The funding benefits 203 teachers, some of whom will receive ~$25,000 on top of their salary for five years. GPISD expects 21% of these teachers will earn over $85,000 annually. (WFAA)

• That’s a wrap. North Texas athletes like Sha’Carri Richardson, Tara Davis-Woodhall, and Chiaka Ogbogu brought home gold medals for Team USA at the 2024 Paris Olympics. See the full list of local medal-winners and don’t miss the other Dallas athlete who made a cameo in “the most Dallas pic ever.” (WFAA)

• $4 million. That’s the listing price for this mid-century modern home at 718 Kessler Lake Dr., which is scheduled to hit the market this week. Situated on a 2.09-acre lot in Kessler Lake Estates, this 6,416-sqft property features four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and luxury amenities. (CultureMap Dallas)

• The Moody Fund for the Arts announced 59 grant recipients, awarding $450,000 to local Dallas arts organizations last week. Grants between $3,000-$12,000 will support various art forms and underserved communities through groups like the Dallas Chamber Symphony and Ollimpaxqui Ballet Co. See the full list of beneficiaries. (WFAA)

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• What do pecan groves, fly-in living, and luxurious amenities have in common? You can find them all in Granbury’s Pecan Plantation. Get a sneak peek at what it’s like living DFW’s fastest-selling acerage community — and start planning your dream home.*

What to know

• TSA | According to DFW Airport, it takes ~10 minutes to get through security during off-peak hours and 30+ minutes during peak hours. Track the real-time lines.
• Map it out | If you’re like us and need to completely visualize a place before you step foot inside, this interactive map of the entire airport will be your saving grace.