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FIFA and Puede Network are collaborating to build a new soccer plaza in Oak Cliff to help local youth enjoy the sport.FIFA is funding the soccer plaza in Oak Cliff, a community known for its family-oriented atmosphere and resilience. The project is a partnership with Puede Network, an organization that specializes in creating opportunities for kids to enjoy and participate in soccer. The new soccer plaza aims to support community engagement and sports development by including a pavilion, a food truck plaza, and five turf soccer fields. The total budget for the project is $3.5 million, with $2 million contributed by contractors. "Oak Cliff is my hood. It’s a place where people are resilient and have the kindest hearts," said Adan Gonzalez, the founder of Puede Network.He emphasizes the importance of hard work and opportunity, stating that people in the neighborhood are not asking for handouts; they’re asking for work."We don’t shy away from hard work," he said, reflecting on dreams and
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One England superfan checked off a Texas bucket list item on Monday when he tried Tex-Mex for the first time during his trip to Dallas for a World Cup match.First taste of Tex-Mex for England fans"We’ve heard a lot about the food. Looking forward to that. Looking forward to my brisket and my Tex-Mex and my frozen margaritas," Andy Milne, an England superfan, told FOX 4's Amelia Jones back in March.On Monday, he finally got his wish. Having traveled to Dallas for the upcoming England vs. Croatia match, Milne and his friend Stuart Kenyon enjoyed Tex-Mex for the first time at a local Mi Cocina.Milne enjoyed his first frozen margarita, although he did get a brain freeze from drinking it too fas.Neither of the Englishmen had tried queso before, and enjoyed their first taste. "Oh wow, that's lovely, that's amazing!"The ranch water that the two tried next wasn't as big of a hit, although both enjoyed the tajin around the drink's rim. "I always like to have what is in the local area, because
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A multi-layered emergency medical operation is underway in Arlington to protect visiting World Cup fans from heat exhaustion as temperatures soar ahead of Wednesday's highly anticipated match.Preparations for the matchThe current game in North Texas is beating the heat as soccer fans pack into air-conditioned spaces, including The Londoner restaurant located just a few blocks from Dallas Stadium. Many are in the area to catch Wednesday’s match-up between England and Croatia.To combat the effects of the soaring temperatures, Arlington officials are deploying a sprawling mobile emergency medical unit across the stadium footprint. The unit is designed to treat fans experiencing minor emergencies and to prevent area hospitals from becoming overburdened.Additionally, support units staffed by volunteers will be strategically placed along the routes to Dallas Stadium. While these are not full first-aid stations, volunteers will be actively distributing water and basic first-aid items like ban
