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Jun 09 2026ART

Community Soccer: A Local Take on the World Cup

In Boyle Heights, a new art show opened last Friday at Espacio 1839. The space was alive with music, the smell of leather and bright soccer shirts hanging on racks. People crowded in because the shop was full, and a new exhibit called “El Fútbol Es del Pueblo” was on display. The exhibition has m

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Jun 09 2026ART

Cross‑Continental Canvas: Art that Bridges Dallas and Africa

Bukekile Dube, a Zimbabwean born in 1975, has made Dallas her home for over twenty years. She founded Indibano Art Residency to give African artists a place to work in Texas, and she runs the program from a modest bungalow in Midway Hollow. \\ Her goal is simple: let art speak where words fall shor

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Jun 09 2026LIFESTYLE

Building Real Connections in a Digital Age

In today’s fast‑moving world, people often feel more alone than ever. A decade ago, a simple act—cooking pasta for strangers in a tiny Manhattan flat—showed that genuine moments can happen without any agenda or marketing. That early experiment sparked a movement called GiveMaxxing, which encourages

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Jun 09 2026ART

Life, Art and the Price of Success

The story follows two friends who grow up in a small Midwestern town and later become artists. One of them, Cricket, is an ordinary boy who draws to escape the pain at home. He never thinks he will be famous, only that his sketches reflect what he sees and feels. The other friend, Olympia, is br

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Jun 09 2026ART

Old‑School Art Returns to Dallas’ Deep Ellum

In the 1980s, Deep Ellum’s streets buzzed with bold murals and buzzing creativity. Today the area has turned from a dangerous enclave into a lively hub, but its artistic roots still echo. A new exhibit at the Kettle Art Gallery celebrates that legacy. The show, called “Deep Ellum OGs Return, ” op

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Jun 09 2026FINANCE

Sports Retailer Raises Q1 Forecast

A Texas‑based sports retailer is preparing to reveal its first‑quarter earnings on June 9 before the market opens. Forecasts from analysts expect a profit of $0. 92 per share, an increase over the $0. 76 earned last year. Revenue is projected to hit roughly $1. 44 billion, up from the $1. 35 billion

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Stanton’s Road to the Field: A Quick Update

Giancarlo Stanton, the Yankees’ designated hitter, is on the injury list after a calf strain that occurred during a game in Houston. He was placed on the IL on April 28 and has been working through rehab. Manager Aaron Boone said the player might be back for the next homestand, but no exact date is

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Jun 09 2026SPORTS

Rising Heavyweight Josh Hokit Gets Ready for White House Fight, Keeps Joking About Alex Pereira

Josh Hokit is set to face Derrick Lewis at a White House event in just a few days. The young fighter, who has quickly become one of the most talked‑about names in MMA, shows a playful side when he talks to reporters. In a recent chat with TMZ Sports, Hokit made jokes about Brazilian fighter Alex P

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Jun 09 2026SCIENCE

Estimating Bone Plate Depth with Simple CT Scans

In the world of joint health, a thin layer called the subchondral bone plate plays a big part. Scientists wanted to see if everyday CT scans could tell where this layer starts and how thick it is, without needing fancy equipment. They used 18 arm bones taken from nine preserved bodies and scanned th

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Jun 09 2026BUSINESS

Future of Willow Bend: From Mall to Sports Hub

The old mall in Plano, Texas, opened in 2001 and has struggled to keep shoppers and stores. It is the last enclosed mall built in Texas, yet it never attracted enough traffic. The biggest anchor stores—Neiman Marcus, Macy’s and Dillard’s—have all left or are leaving by 2027. When Centennial

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