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🏡 Window shopping
Don’t confuse this home at 10777 Strait Ln. with the White House — even though we’ll admit they do look similar. | Photo via @alliebethallman
These may be single-family homes, but the price tags are racking up seven figures. Here are the top 10 most expensive homes for sale in Dallas.
Note: We used real estate data from RedFin, Zillow, and various local sites to compile the rankings.
Multiple large areas for entertaining guests + a 13-car covered garage
Events
Events
Friday, Oct. 18
Mesquite Music Festival | Friday, Oct. 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Eastfield Performance Hall | Free | Discover or reconnect with Texas-based bands at this festival featuring gospel, roots, western, and classic R&B.
Zach Fox | Friday, Oct. 18 | 8 p.m. | South Side Music Hall | $38+ | This multi-talented performer is hosting a DJ set where he’ll blend popular hits all night.
Saturday, Oct. 19
Big Texas Run | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | Texas Live | $29+ | Participate or watch runners in a 5K or 10K race that passes locations like AT&T Stadium.
Preseason: Edmonton Oilers vs. Dallas Stars | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 3 p.m. | American Airlines Center | $33+ | Cheer on the Stars as they face the squad that bounced them out of the playoffs last season.
Sunday, Oct. 20
Cowtown Movie Classics: “Bride of Frankenstein” | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 5 p.m. | Texas Theatre | $12+ | You can make this a double feature for an additional $8 which will grant you access to watch the original “Frankenstein” after.
Monday, Oct. 21
South Walking Club | Monday, Oct. 21 | 5-6 p.m. | South Irving Library | Free | Switch up your weekly routine by going on a walk with this local club.
Empire Baking Co. is headed to West Side Village after a change in building ownership in the area. Bisous Bisous Pâtisserie will become an Empire Baking Co. starting Thursday, Oct. 24 at 8 a.m. In addition to popular baked goods, this location will have an expanded coffee menu. (CultureMap Dallas)
Edu
Congratulations to Dr. Alaina Beauchamp. The postdoctoral researcher at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas was named to the 2024 STAT Wunderkinds list for her intersectional research of geography, public health, and technology. This list is exclusive to just 27 researchers from across the country.
Number
$66 million. That’s the size of the contract extension for Jake Oettinger, goalie for the Dallas Stars. He will make $8+ million per year and his contract expires in 2032-33. (WFAA)
Civic
For the first time since 2009, select voters will be casting their ballots at AT&T Stadium this November for the election. Tarrant County Commissioners approved the reopening of the Cowboys’ stadium for voting, however it is not an early voting site. (WFAA)
Sports
Dallas Wings’ guard Arike Ogunbowale was named to the All-WNBA Second Team. Ogunbowale averaged 22+ points and 5+ assists this season, leading the team in both categories. She is joined by other WNBA all-stars like New York Liberty guard Sabrina Ionescu on the Second Team. (WFAA)
Trending
Yesterday was the coolest morning since late April, showing yet another sign of fall’s arrival. Stay in the know of all things weather with Jesse Hawila, meteorologist with WFAA, on X.
Listen
The Dallas Cowboys are on a bye this week, but there’s still plenty to chat about — including the future of current head coach Mike McCarthy. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Cowboys with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Drink
Staying hydrated is easy (and delicious) with NativePath’s Hydrate drink mix. Each serving includes essential amino acids + electrolytes that foster optimal hydration with zero added sugar.*
Finance
If you have outstanding credit card debt, getting a new 0% intro APR credit card could help ease the pressure while you pay down your balances. Experts identified these top credit cards for anyone looking to pay down debt with no interest until 2026.*
Category
Eat
🍽️ Gone, but not forgotten
What is your favorite bygone Dallas restaurant? | Photo by Visit Dallas via Justin Terveen of Clean Pix |Justin Terveen
We have some amazing restaurants in our city, and we love highlighting new culinary gems at DALtoday. But there have also been so many great, local restaurants that have closed over the years (Federales, we miss you) — and sometimes, we get a little hankering for a meal from a place that no longer exists. Sigh.
This got us thinking about the local restaurants from yesteryear that make our readers feel that same nostalgia — the spots that would be your go-to choices for dining out if they were still around.
Personally, if we had a time machine, we’d head straight to 20 Feet Seafood for the fried cod and never look back.
OK, your turn. Which Dallas restaurant or meal would you give anything to eat one more time? Let us know and we may feature you in an upcoming newsletter.
The Buy
The Buy
These best-selling flameless floating candles. Transform your living room or entryway with a touch of October magic, thanks to these candles that appear to be floating in midair.
Thanks for all the fun the last two weeks, Dallas. I’m off to a new city next week, but I’m sure I’ll be back soon. In the meantime, send some warmth and sunshine to Ohio.
