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Sunrise 7:29 a.m. | Sunset 6:57 p.m.
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Editor’s Note
After Florida was hit by Hurricane Milton, Texans are making an effort to help those impacted. Find out how you can get involved.
 
Top Stories
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Chefs For Farmers | Calling all foodies — Chefs For Farmers Dallas is returning for year 14. Since its founding over a decade ago, the event has become a full-on foodie festival that connects the community.

A skeleton sitting down enjoying coffee at Denton's Two Gentleman of Verona gelato shop.

31 Days of Denton Halloween | From ghost tours to spooky telephone booths that hold the secrets of a scavenger hunt around The Square, there are dozens of seasonal activities taking place in Denton this month.

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A fair share of numbers | See how the State Fair of Texas tickets, food, employment, and more add up to a major financial contributor to the DFW economy.
 
Asked
 

What is your favorite park activity to do in our city?
A. Walking my dog
B. Spending time with the kiddos
C. Having a picnic
D. Other
 
Events
This Weekend
  • Fall Vendor Market and Craft Fair | Saturday, Oct. 12-Sunday, Oct. 13 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden | Cost of purchase | Shop from 30+ local vendors and artisans to get a head start on your holiday gift list.
  • Meghan Trainor | Saturday, Oct. 12 | 6:30 p.m. | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving | $30+ | If your lips are movin’ then it’s probably because you’re seeing this singer live in person during her ‘Timeless” tour.
  • Dallas Stars vs. Seattle Kraken | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 7 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $44+ | This highly anticipated matchup promises to deliver a high-speed and intense competition on the ice.
  • Boyz II Men | Sunday, Oct. 13 | 8 p.m. | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving | $40+ | These men haven’t reached the end of the road, but they will make a pit stop in Dallas -- watch them perform with special guest Robin Thicke.
Plan Ahead
  • Lonestar Ladies Gun Club | Monday, Oct. 14 | Times vary | Texas Gun Experience, Grapevine | $35 | Learn about self-protection and guns with experienced instructors during this beginner-friendly class.
  • Norah Jones - Visions Tour 2024 | Monday, Oct. 14 | 7:30 p.m. | The Pavilion At Toyota Music Factory, Irving | $40+ | “I don’t know why” you wouldn’t want to dance the night away with this early 2000s singer.
  • “O” by Cirque du Soleil | Tuesday, Oct. 15 | 5 p.m. | Cosm | $60+ | The largest contemporary circus comes alive when immersive technology meets physical space during this shared reality performance.
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News Notes
Sports
  • Get ready to start your engines. For the first time in two years, the NTT IndyCar Series will be held in Arlington. The race will take place in 2026 around the Dallas Cowboys National Football League stadium and The Texas Ranger’s Major League Baseball Stadium.
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List
  • SMU football is in the AP Top 25 for the first time this season, at No. 25. Other Lone Star State teams on the list include Texas at No. 1 and Texas A&M at No. 15.
Biz
  • Director Peter Jackson, of “Lord of the Rings” and “King Kong” fame, invested $10 million in Dallas-based Colossal Biosciences. The company aims to resurrect extinct species such as the wooly mammoth and Tasmanian tiger. (Dallas Business Journal)
Regional
  • If you’re a Dallasite, you know the I-35 is no joke and it’s always best to book brunch a day in advance. Here are all the unwritten rules locals should know about the city, according to Dallas readers.
Trending
  • Um, Dak what’s going on? The Dallas Cowboys quarterback has the internet talking after a recent video showed his 8,800-sqft mansion getting torn down on Tuesday. Prescott bought the home in 2019 and has not shared details on his plans for the empty lot. (WFAA)
Travel
  • Dallas Love Field announced that they will increase the daily parking rates by $5 to $8 in Garages A, B, and C starting Friday, Oct. 18. The first hour will remain free for passenger pickups. (WFAA)
Opening
  • More seafood, please. A new seafood restaurant is set to open Friday, Nov. 8 in Maple Terrace. Catch Dallas will feature sushi, decadent lobster dishes, and steak. Want to keep up with all the most recent restaurants and bars that are opening or closing in our area? Read more on our website. (CultureMap Dallas)
Listen
  • The Dallas Cowboys need a win against Detroit. Will they make it? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
     
    Outdoors
     

    Meet us at the park
    Dallas Arboretum
    Do you remember the wedding scene in “Dr T and the Women”? It was filmed at the Dallas Arboretum. | Photo by Rodney via Flickr
    Grab your shades and supportive footwear — these are some of the best parks in Dallas.

    Downtown parks

    Pacific Plaza, 401 N. Harwood St.
    Previously a surface parking lot, Pacific Plaza has transformed this portion of downtown Dallas into a true urban neighborhood park.

    Carpenter Park, 2201 Pacific Ave.
    Dallas is a dog-friendly city, and Carpenter Park has its own dog play area where your four-legged friend can socialize with other dogs.

    Dog parks

    Wagging Tail Dog Park, 5841 Keller Springs Rd.
    Enjoy stunning waterfall views at this large 6.9-acre dog park in north Dallas.

    NorthBark Dog Park, 4899 Gramercy Oaks
    NorthBark Dog Park is a pooch’s paradise and features everything your furry family member could ever want.
     
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    A professional callus remover. This rechargeable electric foot file removes dead skin and cures cracked heels for silky smooth feet.
     
     
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