• Dallas ISD is home to 150 two-way dual language programs
• Grapevine-Colleyville ISD is rated the No. 4 best school district in Texas
• Minority enrollment in Dallas ISD is 90%.

• Number of schools: 77
• Number of students: ~56,300
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• No. 401 best school district in Texas
• 87.7% graduation rate

• Number of schools: 39
• Number of students: ~24,900
• Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
• No. 335 best school district in Texas
• 93.7% graduation rate

• Number of schools: 12
• Number of students: ~7,100
• Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
• No. 303 best school district for athletes in Texas
• 89.6% graduation rate

• Number of schools: 16
• Number of students: ~13,100
• Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
• No. 7 best school district in Texas
• 99.6% graduation rate

• Number of schools: 8
• Number of students: ~5,400
• Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
• No. 112 most diverse school district in Texas
• 98.2% graduation rate

• Number of schools: 237
• Number of students: ~143,000
• Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
• No. 537 best school district in Texas
• 81.1% graduation rate

• Ancient Aliens Live | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7:30 p.m. | Majestic Theatre | $50+ | Get ready for an out-of-this-world thought-provoking conversation on the great beyond and those who inhabit it.
• Pedro Gonzalez | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 7:15 p.m. | Dallas Comedy Club | $20 | Gonzalez is bringing his stand-up skills from the Big Apple to the Big D.

• Glass Animals | Friday, Sept. 20 | 7:45 p.m. | Dos Equis Pavilion | $30+ | The English rock band will be performing their highly anticipated fourth studio album — their first in four years — “Tour of Earth.”

• Garland Fall Fest & Guzzler Run 0.5K | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 5-10 p.m. | Intrinsic Smokehouse & Brew, Garland | Free | This festival will include a Kid’s Zone, live music, festive pumpkin patch photo op, and bowling with pumpkins.
• 4th Annual Downtown Oktoberfest | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-5 p.m. | Pegasus City Brewery | Free | Enjoy the Big “D” Jamboree Oktoberfest beer release and ceremonial cask tapping, as well as German beer brats, beer competitions, and more.

• The Boho Market at Klyde Warren Park | Sunday, Sept. 22, Tuesday, Oct. 22, Sunday, Nov. 24 | Times vary | Klyde Warren Park | Free | June’s Boho Market will feature pride-themed activations. Pro tip: The Dallas Arts District Pride Block Party will take place nearby starting at 6 p.m.

• The American Airlines Center added itself to the list of popular venues receiving renovations in the metroplex. A whopping $30 million in upgrades will include new escalators and elevators and an additional 4,950 sqft of circulation space. Construction is slated to run from November to August 2025. (Dallas Business Journal)

• Dallasite Travis Hollman is the founder of MeSpace, the “first modern workstation designed for neurodivergent professionals.” The recently launched company offers light-changing workspaces that include sliding doors, “ghost mode” windows, and adjustable light and colors. (Dallas Innovates)

• A fan of the soap opera “Dallas?” Get up close and personal with some of the show’s stars during the Southfork Experience. Friday, Oct. 25 through Saturday, Oct. 27, fans will partake in a VIP cocktail reception, attend a meet-and-greet at Southfork Ranch, have dinner with the actors, and more. Get tickets. (Culture Map Dallas)

• DART released a special train schedule for State Fair of Texas guests. Also, bookmark our guide to prepare for the big day. (CultureMap Dallas)

• Missouri adventure park Fritz’s Adventure will open in The Colony, at 5651 Nebraska Furniture Mart Dr. inside Grandscape. The entertainment venue will be the second location for founder and CEO Matt Engram. It is expected to open later this year. (Culture Map Dallas)

• Speaking of the State Fair of Texas — Fletcher’s Corny Dogs is kicking off the fair season with a Texas-sized giveaway. According to Instagram, you can enter the giveaway for a chance to win two one-day tickets to the State Fair of Texas and Fletcher’s merch.

• D Magazine has released “The 50 Moments That Made Modern Dallas.” Check out a gallery highlighting some of the moments that broke barriers in the metroplex, from the first Dallas Diamonds game to last year’s World Series win.

• The WFAA team shared their favorite moments working with the station as it celebrates 75 years in the metroplex. Travel back in time with the biggest DFW stories in the station’s history.

• Locked On’s experts break down the Dallas Cowboys roster after last weekend’s game against the New Orleans Saints. Get the biggest stories every day on the team with the daily podcasts.
  

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What is a homecoming mum?

A blooming business

• Rhonda’s Creative Corner, Grand Prairie
• The Mum Shop, Allen