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Top Stories
When was Dallas founded? | Living in Dallas, have you ever stopped and wondered how this awesome city came to be?
The Huffhines Harvest Fest | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Huffhines Park | Free | The two-day festival will feature local makers, food vendors, live music, and family fun along the trails of Huffhines Park.
Dallas FAN FESTIVAL 2024 | Saturday, Oct. 19 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Irving Convention Center, Irving | $10+ | The much-anticipated fan meetup event is finally here — get the chance to celebrate all things comics, sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming.
Ravs & The Akrlyx (Popilistic Soul) | Sunday, Oct. 20-Sunday, April 6 | Times vary | The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge | Popilistic Soul band Ravs & The Akrlyx will be performing at The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge.
DMAC Monster Dash | Sunday, Oct. 20 | 8 a.m.-12 p.m. | South Lakes Park, Denton | $20+ | Have a spooky good time for a good cause as proceeds go towards Artists & Musicians in Denton County.
Plan Ahead
The Colony Shoreline Run | Monday, Oct. 21 | 8 a.m. | Stewart Creek Park, The Colony | $40 | Run for a good cause as all proceeds benefit the Angels Fall Up foundation to support cancer research.
Grab & Go Kits for Adults: Mini Haunted Houses | Monday, Oct. 21 | Any time | Denton Public Library, Denton | Free | If you’re looking for some childhood nostalgia, pick up one of these kits, which includes supplies and a list of books for adult readers.
DFW Airport finished renovations on one of its largest runways, and it did so ahead of schedule. Runway 17R/35L is now fully operational with 13,400 ft of new asphalt and energy-efficient LED lights. (WFAA)
Ranked
U.S. News and World Report ranked the best places to live in Texas — and Dallas is No. 7. We outranked Houston because of our “big-city excitement and quiet, suburban living.” Austin took the No. 1 spot (Hey, ATXtoday).
Watch
Mike Tyson and Jake Paul are set to take their words to the ring come Friday, Nov.15 at the AT&T Stadium. On Thursday, Nov. 7 Netflix is releasing a three-part documentary ahead of the anticipated fight. (WFAA)
Community
What feedback do you have regarding Dallas’s bike infrastructure? A survey is underway asking bikers to rate their city’s biking score for a countrywide report that will be produced later this year.
Regional
Have you ever made a Dallas faux pas like forgetting brunch traffic? We’ve all been there. Here are all the unwritten rules Dallasites should know about the city, according to DALtoday readers.
Opening
Welcome to Deep Ellum, Thrifted Threads. The Houston-based vintage retailer is moving on Saturday, Nov. 2 at 2646 Main St. Want to keep up with all the most recent openings or closings in our area? Read more on our website.
Number
$21+ million. That’s how much money was collectively spent at a “Game of Thrones” memorabilia auction in Dallas over the weekend. Thrones, swords, and golden cups were all among the collector items that were sold with six-figure price tags. (CultureMap Dallas)
Feel Good
WFAA’s Sean Giggy got the chance to meet a Grapevine couple who makes beautiful works of art using glass for a good cause. Check out their story.
Sports
Ahead of the new NBA season, are the Mavericks the ones to watch in the Southwest? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
City Guide
City Guide
It’s fall, yall
Expect a warmer fall than usual. | Graphic via NOAA.
We know the question on your mind, Dallasites — when is it going to get cool?
Thanks to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center, we know what temperatures and precipitation trends to expect in our city for the rest of October and November.
Temperature
Fall may feel pretty toasty — Dallas is predicted to have temperatures leaning 40-50% above normal this season.
Precipitation
Don’t anticipate too much rainfall — autumn should bring the typical amount of precipitation in the metroplex. Dallas has a 40-50% chance of seeing below-normal than average rainfall amounts this fall.
Oh hay, October
Dallasites will experience a decrease in the average high temperatures, falling from September’s tropical 87.8°F (31°C) to a moderately hot 76.3°F (24.6°C). An average low temperature of 58.8°F (14.9°C) can be felt during the October nights.
