Dan Patrick takes aim at online ticket sales after World Cup woes

Austin Wood 2h agoDO

After fans were allegedly misled about their seating assignments and some failed to even get their tickets at all, online ticketing will be a focus for lawmakers.

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Dallas Weather: Slightly cooler temperatures ahead

A long-awaited cold front should bring changes to North Texas this weekend.Friday ForecastAhead of the front, Friday will be very hot, with highs ranging from 100 to 105 degrees and a heat index up to 110 degrees.On Friday night, as the front approaches, a few gusty storms are possible, especially north of the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.Weekend ForecastAs the front heads southward on Saturday morning, it takes rain chances with it. Behind the front, breezy northerly winds usher in drier and slightly cooler air. Highs will still be seasonal in the mid to upper-90s.By Sunday morning, people will wake up to temperatures in the 70s and sunshine. Then with less humidity and highs in the mid-90s, it should feel considerably better than previous days.7-Day ForecastHigh pressure builds in from the west next week, slowing temperatures up once again.

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Back-to-school events offer free supplies, health screenings this weekend

School bells will be ringing very soon and organizations across Dallas-Fort Worth are making sure students are prepared.From different health screenings to finding school supplies, there’s so much to do before students return to the classroom. But there are a handful of events this weekend that can help.ArlingtonIn Arlington, it’s a one stop shop for thousands of students to get everything they need for the classroom.There will be free backpacks and other school supplies at the school district’s back to school kickoff.Arlington ISD’s cosmetology students will be offering free haircuts. There will be free vision and dental screenings. And families can get information about the different resources they have access to.The event is happening on Saturday inside AT&T Stadium from 8 a.m. to noon.Arlington ISD families should register online ahead of the event.MORE INFO: https://www.aisd.net/family-support/back-to-school-kickoff/DallasDallas has several events happening this weekend sponso

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The Park Cities Have Rules for Your E-Bike. Even If You Don’t Live There.

Dallas e-bike users beware: according to Highland Park and University Park laws passed in the last couple of years, anyone daring to pedal through the Park Cities on an e-bike without a special permit could be running afoul of the law. This special permit can be obtained by, in the case of Highland Park, filling … Continued The post The Park Cities Have Rules for Your E-Bike. Even If You Don’t Live There. appeared first on D Magazine.

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