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📅 Hey Dallas — fun fact for your Monday
On this day in 1889, Dallas rolled out its first electric streetcar 🚋. Legend says half the city showed up to watch it glide ten feet… then stall.
136 years later, we’re still weaving around cones — only now it’s Teslas and scooters doing the stop-and-go. 😅
Here’s what’s actually moving in Dallas today:
🎉 Dallas Is Loud Tonight — 21 events, from WWE at the AAC to pumpkins at the Arboretum.
💼 Dallas Is Hiring — City + Local — 20+ fresh roles across Aviation, DWU, museums, venues, and more.
🗞️ Fresh Dallas / Texas News — quick, skimmable headlines from the last 24 hours.
Ready? I did the legwork — you pick the fun.
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🎉 Dallas is Loud Tonight
From WWE superstars at the AAC to 100,000 pumpkins lighting up the Arboretum — Monday’s stacked with action.
If you’re thinking of skipping out on plans tonight… don’t.
🍺 Highlights:
WWE Monday Night Raw at the American Airlines Center (CM Punk + Becky Lynch 👀)
Dallas Mavericks preseason showdown vs. OKC in Fort Worth
Pumpkins & Pints 🍂 craft brews + fall vibes at the Arboretum
The Love Mic 🎤 open stage at Sundown at Granada
Hands-On Pasta Class 🍝 at Eataly Dallas
+ More
Start your week right — Dallas is not resting tonight.
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I highlight local businesses that add real value—new menus, pop-ups, family activities, wellness services, hiring notices, neighborhood specials, cultural events, and more. No hard sells. If it’s genuinely helpful for Dallas, I want to hear about it.
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💼 Dallas Is Hiring — City + Local Businesses
We already shared today’s 20 official City of Dallas openings — but that’s not all.
Across the city, local businesses are hiring too — from kitchens and concert halls to event venues and museums.
Here’s a quick round-up of who’s looking for talent this week 👇
🏙️ City of Dallas
Civil Service & Department Roles (20 total)
✈️ Aviation • 💧 Water Utilities (DWU) • 🧭 Planning & Development • 🚒 Fire-Rescue • 📈 Economic Development
🧱 Local Businesses Hiring Around Dallas
🍝 Eataly Dallas (NorthPark Center) — hiring chefs, servers, and retail staff for its market and restaurants.
🎶 House of Blues Dallas / Live Nation — needs bartenders, sound engineers, and guest-services staff for upcoming shows.
🏟️ American Airlines Center — open positions in maintenance, event management, and venue operations.
🌿 Dallas Arboretum & Botanical Garden — seasonal roles in horticulture, events, and guest services.
🏌️♂️ Topgolf Dallas — servers, bartenders, golf services, and shift leads.
🎮 Dave & Buster’s Dallas — front- and back-of-house staff, plus some tech and purchasing roles.
🖼️ Dallas Museum of Art — hiring guest services, security control room, and art prep staff.
🎭 Dallas Theater Center — admin and creative production roles now open for fall season.
💡 Whether you want a stable city job or a lively workplace with music, food, or art — Dallas is hiring everywhere this week.
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📰 Fresh Dallas / Texas News
🌡️ Warm week ahead for North Texas — highs in the high 80s, lows in the 60s, with partly cloudy skies expected Tuesday night. Dallas News
🧱 Texas Stock Exchange gets SEC approval — the new exchange is set to launch in Dallas next year, positioning Texas as a financial hub. KSAT
🗳️ Court hearing on Texas congressional map — a federal panel is reviewing whether the new redistricting plan violates minority voting rights. Dallas News
📈 Texas Stock Exchange gets SEC approval, to be based in Dallas
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) to operate as a national exchange, with plans to launch out of Dallas in 2026. The Texas Tribune🚆 Fatal DART train shooting disrupts rail service
A passenger was fatally shot on a DART train Sunday night at Pearl Station. Service was impacted, and a suspect is in custody. CBS News
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All right, neighbor—that’s today’s dose. See you tomorrow. I’m lacing up and hitting the streets to find the best of Dallas for you. 💙
I hope You did
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