Pretend it’s 20º cooler outside, and the Dallas Farmer’s Market almost feels like a visit to Connecticut. | Photo via @dallasfarmersmarket
So, what’s the verdict? We are an autumn.
‘Tis the season to hit replay on “Gilmore Girls,” known for its cozy fall vibes. While Dallas may not be Stars Hollow, we’ve put together a guide to help you live like a Gilmore Girl this fall.
Dallas City Hall was designed by I.M. Pei and opened in 1978. | Photo via Wikimedia Commons
Civic
Renovating Dallas’ City Hall could require $345 million, recent estimates reveal, with large portions of the cost stemming from garage repairs and water infiltration. City officials are currently weighing options, including selling the current site and building a new City Hall. (WFAA)
Sports
Rain in the forecast? We love to see it. No Friday night football? Not so much. Severe storms in the radar for this weekend prompted several local high schools to reschedule games — see if your local school is on the list. (CBS News)
Travel
You may soon be able to catch a Southwest Airlines flight out of DFW International Airport. CEO Bob Jordan announced plans to operate gates out of the airport in the coming years, breaking from its existing structure of solely operating out of Dallas Love Field. (WBAP)
Arts
Big Tex needs a new pair of boots, size 96. The Big Tex Boot Design Contest is now underway, and artists have until January to submit designs for the State Fair of Texas icon. Apply online for a chance for your design to be on Big Tex for at least three years.
Closed
A pop-up by El Califa de León — the world’s only Michelin Starred-taqueria — in University Park closed on Tuesday after less than a week. The Mexico City-based taqueria said the decision was due to “operational shortcomings” and a failure to meet standards. (WFAA)
Development
Jack Matthews, the developer known for transforming the historic Sears Catalog Center into South Side on Lamar, has now acquired the former Sears Roebuck distribution center. The complex spans 1.9 million sqft on 38 acres near downtown. (Dallas Innovates)
Sports
Did you catch Cooper Flag in the Mavs’ home opener against the Spurs last night? If not, don’t worry — the local experts of the Dallas Mavericks did, and you can hear them talk about it in Locked On’s daily podcasts.
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Listen
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The Buy
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