And if it's safe to go out to eat (yes) and what to feed the kids for dinner tonight (fruit). 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/texas-cyclospora-outbreak-how-worried-should-you-be-about-your-salad-40695877/

The idea of a stronger mayor has picked up steam in recent months. Hinojosa said it could help Dallas move forward. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/hinojosa-lays-out-mayoral-run-focusing-on-housing-growth-backs-strong-mayor-40695932/

A24's smash hit “Backrooms” is back in theaters with 16 new minutes. Here are 8 North Texas liminal spaces that look like they could have been the film set. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/8-dallas-area-liminal-spaces-that-could-have-been-the-set-for-backrooms-40693930/

On Monday night, the legendary rockers wrapped up their stay in Fort Worth by giving faithful fans all they could ask for and more. 📸 Andrew Sherman 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/rush-powered-through-the-final-night-of-a-four-show-run-at-dickies-arena-40695802/

Regardless of what happened on the pitch, people came from all over the globe to embrace us, and we embraced them back. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-says-goodbye-world-cup-with-a-stadium-full-of-stars-40695903/

In a federal court filing, the educator’s lawyers allege the actions of online “trolls,” rather than a breach of district policy, were the real reason she was reassigned. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/right-wing-online-backlash-cost-a-muslim-principal-her-job-now-shes-suing-40695766/

Only in Dallas can you find WWE stars, world class athletes and a musician who looks oddly like a certain former heartthrob all in the same week. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/things-to-do-this-week-in-dallas-18097870/

The 1973 police murder of a 12-year-old changed Dallas forever, but activists say the city still has work to do to ensure his death is remembered, and never repeated. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/opinion/santos-rodriguezs-murder-still-demands-dallas-reckon-with-its-past-40694497/

Last week, Dallas County Judge Clay Jenkins warned that mental health provider Metrocare was weeks away from financial ruin. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-parkland-metrocare-financial-bailout-40695767/

Did you know you can get a happy meal during happy hour at a local bar that comes with a burger, fries, a cocktail and one ciggie. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-happy-hour-in-dallas-texas-19774239/

There are hot men everywhere for those with eyes to see them, or however the quote goes. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/the-indefinitive-list-of-the-hottest-2026-world-cup-players-40694474/

ICE uses charter flights to move detainees across the country. But after activists protested the company's corporate headquarters, those flight patterns are starting to shift. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/target-the-money-activists-say-love-field-ice-protests-are-working-40695657/

Thanks to the World Cup, pubs are the place to be this summer. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-irish-food-and-pubs-dallas-13575304/

More soup dumplings are headed to North Dallas. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/fourtune-house-preston-hollow-dallas-40694440/

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Get in loser, we're going shopping at Fetch... again. After abruptly closing last fall, the vintage shop is back. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/fetch-is-so-back-dallas-vintage-shop-returns-with-new-spot-in-the-cedars-40692303/

From legendary walk-up windows in Oak Cliff to the city's best new Mexico City-style street spots, here are our 13 favorites. For now. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-tacos-in-dallas-texas-22433737/

The Bishop Arts spot is hosting a informal goodbye celebration Sunday, July 12 from noon to 4 p.m. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/the-wild-detectives-sketches-of-spain-dallas-40694473/

Major Lazer played an electrifying set at Fan Fest and then took the fun to Shyboy after on Thursday night. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/major-lazers-free-show-at-fan-fest-was-an-international-celebration-of-culture-40694451/

As the field of digital creators only becomes more crowded, Dallas creators are burning out. Shaun Balkum is a model and influencer who wants to provide more mental health resources. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/dallas-digital-creator-economy-is-booming-burnout-is-too-40689879/

Baby Back Shak is keeping secrets in The Cedars. Aside from the heavy hitters like brisket and ribs, the chicken wings might be the tastiest lunch deal in Dallas. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/best-restaurants-in-dallas-texas-40622507/#baby-back-shack

Everything may be bigger in Texas, but with that budget, your apartment sure won’t be. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-affordable-rent-apartments-space-40694403/

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Come October, the acclaimed Dallas chef is back in his own space and wants to “take care of you for the evening.” 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/food-drink/matt-mccallister-river-sing-dallas-40694305/

David Crow, the man behind EDM project GHENGAR, wants Dallas to let all its dance demons out at SILO. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/music/ghengar-is-determined-to-give-his-best-darkest-and-loudest-show-in-dallas-40691980/

Handing out food in downtown has become controversial as the city advances its own plans for fighting homelessness. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/downtown-homeless-volunteers-say-they-are-not-going-to-be-bullied-amid-crackdown-40694214/

It's still soccer time in Dallas, but it's also the Wimbledon finals, so head to a different kind of watch party this weekend. Or see a mini pony. 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/arts-culture/free-things-to-do-23259557/

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Over the weekend, one Dallasite noticed that a new kiosk in Turtle Creek had been smashed by a giant rock. Dallas, amirite? 🔗 https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dallas-digital-kiosk-vacalized-repairs-40694173/