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Dallas furloughs temporarily close libraries, cultural centers

Dallas is trying to plug a projected $25 million funding gap for the current fiscal year.

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Dallas&#x27; public libraries, cultural centers and code compliance offices are closed Friday while the city furloughs thousands of employees to address a budget shortfall.Why it matters: Furloughs are a rarely used cost-saving measure in the public and private sectors because they can disrupt operations while forcing employees to bear the cost and inconvenience of unpaid leave.

Texas aviation pioneer Wally Funk dies at 87

In 2021, Funk became the oldest woman to fly to space.

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Wally Funk, a pioneer of aviation and longtime Grapevine resident, died on Wednesday. She was 87.The big picture: Funk logged over 30,000 hours of flight time and taught more than 3,000 people to fly — but her dream of becoming an astronaut didn&#x27;t take flight until she was 82 years old.

This Dallas-based DJ inspired England's new World Cup tradition

Dallas-based DJ Jesus Salazar spins the tunes in Dallas Stadium for the World Cup.

For three weeks, AT&amp;T Stadium has given over half a million people a crash course on unfamiliar cultures — including the Netherlands&#x27; Orange Army, Japan&#x27;s Samurai Blue, Norway&#x27;s Viking Row and Argentina&#x27;s Messi mania.<ul><li>Setting the vibes is 25-year-old Jesus Salazar, a Dallas-based DJ who hasn&#x27;t fully processed the significance of entertaining the biggest crowds of his career.</li></ul>

Why "Friday Night Lights" defined Texas forever

Some of the cast members kicked off the show's 20th anniversary tour in Dallas last week.

The fictional town of Dillon, Texas, won over TV audiences 20 years ago and is <a class="gtmContentClick" data-vars-link-text="still giving millennials parenting advice" data-vars-click-url="https://www.parents.com/why-millennial-parents-are-rewatching-friday-night-lights-12007749" data-vars-content-id="53f33bf1-ee31-49e5-ba39-a4370cf6edee" data-vars-headline="Why &quot;Friday Night Lights&quot; defined Texas forever" data-vars-event-category="story" data-vars-sub-category="story" data-vars-item="in_content_link" href="https://www.parents.com/why-millennial-parents-are-rewatching-friday-night-lights-12007749" target="_blank">still giving millennials parenting advice</a>.Why it matters: &quot;Friday Night Lights,&quot; which ran for five seasons, introduced Texas&#x27; competitive high school football culture to viewers around the world while tracing heartfelt storylines that broader audiences could relate to.

Norway edges Ivory Coast in World Cup thriller

Norway's supporters saved their famous Viking row for key moments.

Norway advanced to the round of 16 after knocking Ivory Coast out of the World Cup at Dallas Stadium on Tuesday.Driving the news: Norway&#x27;s star Erling Haaland scored a late goal to break a 1-1 tie in the first of four knockout matches in Arlington.

Universal Kids Resort opens Wednesday

If the new resort concept takes off, the company hopes to open parks in other cities.

Universal&#x27;s first theme park for young kids and their families opens Wednesday. Why it matters: Universal chose Frisco for its first kids resort because of North Texas&#x27; growing population and because the region sits between the company&#x27;s Orlando and Hollywood resorts.

Klyde Warren Park's next phase: An ice rink and indoor pavilion

The 1.7-acre expansion will cater to the 20-40 age group.

Klyde Warren Park is getting a two-story pavilion, a terrace overlooking the Dallas skyline and a lawn that will double as an outdoor ice skating rink in the winter, park officials announced Monday.Why it matters: The park was initially designed with families in mind. The 1.7-acre expansion will cater to the 20–40 age group, says Jody Grant, who chairs the Woodall Rodgers Park Foundation.

North Texas' diverse population means more grocery shopping options

International groceries abound in Dallas-Fort Worth.

Foreign World Cup visitors in North Texas have reminded us of the many international flavors available year-round right here in Dallas-Fort Worth.Why it matters: Grocery shopping is often cheaper and more exciting when you skip the international aisle of an American grocery store and venture elsewhere.

Wingstop's House of Flavor is coming to Deep Ellum

The experience will include DJs, World Cup watch parties, merch and free wings while supplies last.

Deep Ellum has earned its wings. Dallas-based Wingstop is hosting a pop-up experience at the Bomb Factory from Wednesday through July 3.Why it matters: Wingstop debuted the House of Flavor in Paris in 2024 and Milan in February. Dallas and Toronto are the first North American cities to get the pop-up.

For this business, jersey "roulette" is paying off

Soccer Premier is doing brisk business selling soccer jerseys.

Harry Hines Boulevard is usually quiet on Sundays, a day off for smoke shop distributers and wholesale businesses.<ul><li>But over the last two weeks, World Cup fans have been keeping the jersey shops in the area busy seven days a week.</li></ul>

How Dallas' rainier than normal June is paying dividends

DFW Airport recorded 7.4 inches of rain in the first half of June.

Our rainy June is keeping drought concerns at bay this summer and making World Cup visitors very happy.Why it matters: While high temperatures are close to normal for this time of the year, this month has seen more rain than usual.

ICE deaths climb

ICE deaths continue to climb in 2026

A column chart that shows annual deaths in ICE custody from 2019 to 2025. Deaths ranged from a low of 3 in 2022 to a high of 31 in 2025. The count rose sharply after 2022, with notable increases in 2024 and 2025.

Deaths in ICE custody, 2019-2025

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