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Awoooooooo-ing once again
Never has science made us say “awwww” so loudly. These pups are just one month old in this photo. | Photo via Colossal Biosciences
In case you don’t have any nerdy “Game of Thrones” or Dungeons and Dragons-loving people in your friend group, allow us to break some news for you — the dire wolf has been brought back from extinction by Dallas-based company Colossal Biosciences.
Colossal was able to revive the species via a “Jurassic Park"-esque process using DNA extracted from a dire wolf’s fossilized tooth and inner ear bone found in different parts of the US. They then compared the extracted DNA genomes with close living relatives, and wham — the dire wolf returns.
The three dire wolves are named Romulus + Remus after the ancient Roman legend and Khaleesi after the “Game of Thrones” heroine. They’re being kept in an undisclosed, 2,000-acre, American Humane Society-certified wild habitat in the northern US.
But why do all of this? To return the species (and others to come) back into the world’s increasingly less diverse food web and develop the ability to protect keystone species in partnership with conservationist organizations and local Indigenous tribes.
“Don Quixote” | Friday, April 11-Sunday, April 13 | Times vary | Moody Performance Hall | $20+ | Based on the novel by Miguel de Cervantes, this ballet follows the imaginative adventures of Quixote and his squire Sancho Panza.
Tanya Tucker with special guest Angel White | 8 p.m. | Longhorn Ballroom | $54+ | Delta Dawn, what’s that flower you have on and why have you not bought tickets to see the country legend’s show yet?
Saturday, April 12
Goat Yoga Outside | 12-1 p.m. | Lakewood Brewery, Garland | $35 | Let some very, very cute Nigerian dwarf pygmy cross-bred goats encourage you to let a little extra stress out of your system.
Sourdough 101 | 1-5 p.m. | Dallas College Culinary, Pastry and Hospitality Center | $150 | If you didn’t jump on the baking bandwagon in 2020, now’s your time to shine.
Aziz Ansari: Hypothetical Tour | 7 p.m. | Music Hall at Fair Park | $59+ | Don’t worry — this will not be an hour-long infomercial for Snake Juice.
Monday, April 14
Hands-On: Spinach and Ricotta Ravioli | 6-8 p.m. | Eataly Dallas | $95 | Make some drool-worthy pasta creations and then take some home to share (or not).
AC/DC: Power Up Tour 2025 | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium, Arlington | $270+ | Uh oh, a lightning storm is on the way — go get thunderstruck with the rest of Dallas.
Whew — last night was emotional for Dallas as Luka Dončić made his first return to the Big D after leaving for the Lakers. There were social media tributes, t-shirts, and a lot of tears... *sniff, sniff* Get a summary of the big game from the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Community
City officials have officially broken ground on the new 250-acre Harold Simmons Park in downtown Dallas. Once finished, the new green space will stretch from the Ronald Kirk Bridge to the Margaret McDermott Bridge and feature five overlooks, space for arts + cultural activations, and 20+ attractions. The park will open in phases over the next several years. (WFAA)
Development
Seven DFW neighborhoods are now under new management after a $800 million deal passing the properties from Houston-based developer Hines to Miami’s Starwood Capital Group. The deal also includes 600+ acres of commercial land. The neighborhoods affected include Wildflower Ranch, Creekside, Aster Park, Northspur, Myrtle Creek, Furst Ranch, and Redden Farms. (Dallas Morning News)
Coming Soon
Get ready to chow down — two more popular restaurants are set to open in Dallas’ West Village: Hudson House, known for their cold martinis, and tavern D.L. Mack’s. Both will take up about 5,000 sqft of space and are set to open in late fall. (CultureMap Dallas)
Weather
It looks like we’re getting a nice, easy break from all the rain and thunderstorms that have pelted Dallas of late with sun and low 80s through the weekend. However, the rain is expected to return once we get back into the work week. See what’s coming with WFAA Meteorologist Greg Fields.
Biz
In case you needed another excuse to find a job that lets you sit in pajama bottoms all day, a new data from the US Census Bureau shows that remote workers in Dallas earn far more than employees who commute, like... 51% more. Remote workers made a median of ~$67,500, whereas in-person workers made a median of $48,200. (CultureMap Dallas)
Pets
$3,500. That’s how much dough you might have to drop if your dog eats their chew toy. Yes, pets are expensive, but they’re worth it — and this pet insurance could reimburse 90% of those expenses.*
Number
5. That’s how many minutes it takes to read 1440’s daily newsletter — an unbiased, fact-centric digest of global events, culture, business, and beyond. Subscribe for free.*
Announced
Calling all business owners and hiring managers — we’re growing our DALtoday Job Board, which means you can post unlimited job listings for free. No tricks or gimmicks — simply create an account and start posting your open jobs.
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🍗 A job well-done
A scrumptious spread from OAK’D BBQ. | Photo via OAK’D BBQ
Dallas just wouldn’t be Dallas without its smokin’ hot BBQ scene.
We’ve rounded up a list of top-notch local barbecue spots (with all the fixins, to boot). Just make sure you get there nice and early — you know, before the good stuff sells out.
Mesquite BBQ
Family-owned and operated since 1959, Mesquite BBQ was established by Herbet Oyler, the inventor of the world-renowned Oyler rotisserie smoker pit. Try the sandwiches served on Texas toast, meat plates, and Stuffed Baked Potato.
Lockhart Smokehouse
Known for its “damn good BBQ,” this spot smokes its brisket, sausage, ribs, and other meats over Texas post oak. Peep the menu and order your brisket exactly how you like it.
Heim BBQ
Heim bills itself as the “original home of bacon burnt ends” but the Dallas menu is so much more than that — meat plates, burgers, homestyle sides, and sandwiches.
Yeeeehawwwwww — don’t forget to get roped into the American Rodeo Championship this weekend at Globe Life Field and watch some of the fiercest cowboys + cowgirls battle it out over bareback riding, roping, bull riding, steer wrestling, and more.
The winner of the events will win a $1 million grand prize. Imagine all the boots you could buy with that kind of cash.
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