| Slow clap time: When The Pan African Connection owner entered her store, it felt hot as the Sahara. Actually, more like Dallas in summer in an unventilated space. (Dallol, Ethiopia, technically is the hottest area on earth, but Dallas, Texas, has to be up there, no? We digress…) Crooks took the shop’s extremely essential air conditioners. Hours after hearing the woeful tale, operators of a nearby air-cooling company offered to contribute replacement units, which would have cost the small business $20,000, an amount the owner says she could not afford. (Dallas Morning News) |
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THE CATCH UP: YOUR NEWS DIGEST
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The engine didn’t purr; it shrieked
A Seattle couple departing Dallas hit the highway but didn’t get far before a howl emitted from the engine. They pulled over, popped the hood and realized a cat “going absolutely bat [dung]” is stuck in the engine. Fire rescue workers showed up and circumvented catastrophe. (You Tube/ Andrew Steelsmith)
Vinnie Paul enjoyed endless friends, fans
Thousands gathered Sunday at Deep Ellum’s Bomb Factory, eager to pay respects to Vinnie Paul, co-founder with the late Dimebag Darrell of pioneering metal band Pantera as well as one of Dallas’ earliest all-nude dance clubs. (CBS Local) But the gregarious guy was more than all that, even. (KERA)
Freedom was fleeting
The Dallas County’s Sheriff’s office Sunday returned an escaped inmate to the Suzanne Kays Detention Facility in Dallas. (NBC 5) |
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Where the sidewalks end
Some pavement in East Dallas looks as if Godzilla took his morning jog through the neighborhood. The City of Dallas knows just how bad or “excellent” conditions are, and you can too. Either take a walk or stay where you are and check out this map. (Dallas City Hall)
Potty shortage simply a sign of park’s problems
A popular place for Dallas’ Fourth of July parties announced, after a recent drowning, that it would remain closed for the holiday. Curmudgeon-y city columnist thinks there’s more to the story … it involves “outhouses.” (Dallas Observer)
Oldest profession never dies
Is your neighborhood overrun with prostitutes? Is our new police chief to blame? (WFAA) |
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HARD NEWS: IT’LL BE QUICK AND ONLY HURT A LITTLE
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Call to action
ProPublica and Texas Tribune teamed up to reunite families, but they say they need help from all us Texans. (Texas Tribune)
Close call and a baby monitor saw it all
Home security camera catches crazy shootout involving four vehicles. Stray bullets narrowly missed a sleeping toddler. (Fox 4)
Hit and run
Police ask for the public’s help finding the driver who struck a pedestrian on Park Lane then fled. We have “a white vehicle with front-end damage”—not much to go on, but keep your eyes peeled. (Lake Highlands Advocate) |
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DINING: BE THAT ONE GUY WHO KNOWS IT ALL
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All jacked up on Mountain Dew?
Applebee’s. It’ll always be remembered for its role in Talladega Nights. And those $1 summertime margaritas are sure to chill you out. (Guide Live)
More tacos, more sushi
A taqueria called TacoLingo and a Japanese restaurant, Kotta Sushi Lounge, aim to open this fall at The Union Dallas, the mixed-use development at Field Street and Cedar Springs Road. (Culture Map Dallas)
Hula skirts, torches and umbrella-accessorized rum
Sounds a little fire hazard-y. But if you miss Dallas’ “last true tiki bar,” Trader Vics, a trek to Arlington might be in order. (Dallas Eater) |
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EVENTS: OR, HOW TO AVOID LAME DATES
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Tonight
Pledge Allegiance to the ’90s at Foundation Room Dallas on Lamar. (Details)
The Capitol Pub hosts an Independence Day party with Luscher’s Hot Dogs, DJ Disco Dave and more. (Details)
Tomorrow
Get a goat on your back, and let’s do some yoga at the Farmers Market. And there’s a sentence we never expected to compose. (Details)
At 8 a.m. at Klyde Warren Park, partake in a 5-mile run, 2-mile walk or kids’ races. (Details)
Free entry and open to all, Fair Park Fourth features patriotic performances and concession stands, plus a spectacular firework show at approximately 9:37 p.m. (Details) |
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