| Plano’s raw sewage, a million pounds of it, was headed to our White Rock Lake. Who could thwart the terror advancing upon our prized pond? Saturday saw no typical setting of sails or kayaks gliding, as the City of Dallas, exercising caution, closed the park. As of Sunday, flow had clogged about 10 miles north of the lake. Crews reportedly have begun clean-up. Altogether, seems we can breathe a sigh of relief (without choking on noxious fumes). (Lakewood Advocate) |
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THE CATCH UP: YOUR NEWS DIGEST
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7-Eleven condom ad burns Norway
In 1946, 7-Eleven was born in Dallas. From the start, the company exuded advertising and PR savvy. Today an infectious 7-Eleven ad running in Norway (“the land of chlamydia,” but where one also can purchase protection at 7-Eleven) proves sufficiently controversial to serve as the butt of a joke for one John Oliver segment. (Last Week Tonight)
How’d that protest go?
Police arrested five people outside the Dallas ICE building in Northwest Dallas Saturday. (NBC 5) However, no arrests were reported from the downtown Dallas demonstration against America’s immigration policy that separates children and parents. (WFAA)
Bush’s bleeding heart
She criticized the current administration’s zero-tolerance immigration policy. A diverse, presumably politically progressive audience cheered and thanked her last week after Kathleen Battle’s “Underground Railroad” concert. But leaning left is nothing new for Laura Bush. (Dallas Magazine) |
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Dallas’ ‘Deliverance’ connection
Dueling banjos is one of film’s most iconic scenes. Actor/musician Billy Redden, now pushing 80, portrays “Deliverance’s” young inbred banjo savant. He performs (mental capacity intact) regularly in Dallas. (Guide Live)
Scooters appear
And so it begins. (Reddit)
Exercising control
Now, is it that hard to follow the rules? (Lakewood Advocate) |
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HARD NEWS: IT’LL BE QUICK AND ONLY HURT A LITTLE
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Worry is warranted …
… if you have a loved one in public retirement housing. Despite collecting millions in taxpayer dollars, Dallas nursing homes have shown minimal improvements. (WFAA)
Family suffers unimaginable drowning tragedy
Heroic woman dies attempting to save her granddaughter from drowning in their apartment pool; now family mourns two losses. You’ll want to grab the tissues for this one. (WFAA)
Seen these spectacle snatchers?
Eyewear is a hot commodity for criminals these days. Last week we told you about this Davis Street burglary. Before that break-in, someone hit Pinnacle Eye Wear; police just released a video. (Oak Cliff Advocate) |
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: BE THAT ONE GUY WHO KNOWS IT ALL
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Buc-ee’s workers make solid wages …
And the Dallas-born company wants everyone to know it. Buc-ee’s 33 stores around our region have signs advertising its salaries, benefits and vacation policies. Food service workers earn $15-$17, and it’s nice to have happy people serving your food, even if you eat at convenience stores. (Business Insider)
Two decades of delish
You probably missed the special birthday dinner, but Dallas’ Al Biernat’s has been around 20 years now, and the famous fancy steakhouse is still all that and a bag of burrata. (Escape Hatch Dallas)
Eat Pudge’s pizza
Legendary Texas Rangers catcher Ivan “Pudge” Rodriguez is prepped for a new game — “the pizza game.” (Dallas Eater) |
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EVENTS: OR, HOW TO AVOID LAME DATES
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Tonight
Labyrinth featuring David Bowie at his creepiest screens at Angelika Film Center at 7. (Details)
Bree & the Fellas takes center stage at The Free Man Cajun Cafe and Lounge at 7. (Details)
Tomorrow
“Light Up” — Pre 4th of July celebration features “premiere DJs.” (Details)
Red, White and Boom fireworks festival is free, at the Continental pedestrian bridge downtown. (Details) |
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Sponsored Photo of the Day
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Happy Harvesting
The timing window to plant fall tomatoes is narrow, and mid-July is your last chance for success with transplants. If you’re not ready, then you really need this free class at North Haven Gardens Saturday, July 7th.
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