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Hey South Dallas, hope your week’s off to a good start!

In today’s wallet-friendly edition: Bessie Coleman’s new exhibit, Black Sheep Coffee’s 20-store deal, and International Women’s Night Market + lots of fun things to do for free.

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📰 In the news

Aviation pioneer’s enduring impact: Bessie Coleman, the first Black woman to earn a pilot’s license, has a new exhibit at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, with proceeds helping scholarships for girls from South Dallas — explore the exhibit and legacy.

New U.S. growth milestone: U.K. brand Black Sheep Coffee signed a 20 store development deal across Dallas Fort Worth. Franchise partner YOLOWAY will open at least 20 locations over the next five years — get all the details.

Project clears major hurdle: Dallas City Council approved an $11.3 million settlement over downtown land for the new convention center, ending a 2025 condemnation fight as plans juggle I-30 widening and Union Pacific tracks — read the full story.

Nothing prepares you for a pet emergency: I learned that the hard way after charging $10k to a credit card for life-saving surgery on my cat, Miss Stache. As soon as we got home, I signed up for Spot. It’s super affordable – and reimburses up to 90% of the bill.

Highlights this week:

• Tee off to benefit foster children
• 5K benefits two local cancer fighters
• Kids build robots and code together

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Philly vibes in DeSoto: Big Tony’s West Philly cheesesteaks fires up gooey, griddle-kissed sandwiches, from classic cheesesteaks to hoagies, with a few playful detours when steak isn’t the mood. It’s melty, a little messy, and fast, a weeknight fix that nails Philly comfort without fuss.

Your midweek green fix: Whether you’re after a lit trail lap, a hammock pit stop, or a place for the kids to conquer Kidsville and the splash pad, Armstrong Park keeps it easy and fun, with a community amphitheater when you want to linger.

Find your next collectible: If your shelves crave a new hero or retro throwback, Duncanville Bookstore serves up comics galore, plus toys and action figures from Marvel, DC, Transformers, and Star Wars. Dive into deep back issues and fresh weekly releases for a quick dopamine boost between errands.

Why your last diet didn’t work: Sustained weight loss is nearly impossible with diet alone. Your body literally fights back by making you hungrier the moment you start restricting calories. That’s why more doctors are recommending GLP-1s. The best part? Getting them has never been easier. We compared three programs to help you find the right fit. See which ones stood out →

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📆 Free events worth checking out

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🎬 Jumanji (1995) @ Watkins Park, 102 North Live Oak St. Red Oak, TX 75154 | Tuesday (3/10) at 4:00 PM – Think the original Jumanji still holds up? Catch it at Watkins Park as part of Red Oak’s new Sunset Cinema series, with food trucks, City staff popping by, and a few surprises. Let the kids call it retro, you bring chairs, blankets, and a cooler.

🐭 2000’s Disney Channel Trivia @ B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 | Wednesday (3/11) at 7:30 PM – If you can still belt Best of Both Worlds, B&B has your trivia night. Free to play, all ages, with prizes, so bring the kids, flex those minivan-era memories, and buy a drink or snack to keep these free nights going.

🍿 Zootopia 2 @ Pearson Park, 200 Lakeview Parkway Red Oak, TX 75154 | Thursday (3/12) at 4:00 PM – Sunset Cinema is popping up at Pearson Park with Zootopia 2, food trucks, and a Public Works cameo. It’s one of five outdoor movie nights, so pace your kettle corn, and pack chairs, blankets, and a cooler. Low-key, close to home, delightfully kid-approved.

🛍 International Women’s Night Market @ Lancaster Historic Town Square | Saturday (3/14) at 5:00 PM – Skip the big-box shuffle and hit Lancaster’s International Women’s Night Market, a lively stroll of women-owned pop-ups, music, food, and photo ops. Shop a little, snack a lot, chat with neighbors, and call it supporting the local economy. Admission is free, bring friends.

🃏 UNO Tournament @ B&B Theatres Red Oak 12 | Thursday (3/19) at 7:00 PM – Settle some long-standing family beef over a friendly UNO tournament, free to play, all ages, prizes for the card sharks. We’ll be camped at Sterling’s, so grab a pint, a slice, and support the folks keeping these community nights free. Reverse, skip, laugh.

🏥 Medicare Seminar @ Red Oak Public Library | Friday (3/20) at 4:30 PM – Give your eyes a break from squinting at Medicare brochures and hit this free workshop in Red Oak. Educational, no sales pitch, it untangles Parts A through D, Advantage versus Supplement, enrollment pitfalls, and how to choose coverage; seats are limited, RSVP here: https://seminars.cover6financial.com/redoak/registration.

🤝 NEC Business Expo 2026 @ Red Oak Area Chamber | Thursday (3/26) at 9:00 AM – Dust off the business cards and head to the NEC Business Expo, where real conversations beat cold emails. Shake hands with decision-makers, catch up with neighbors, and meet 300 sharp seniors from local schools. Recruit, mentor, and prove you still run this town.

Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →

📻 South Dallas report

Weather forecast

Today – High: 81°F – Low: 62°F – Precip: 43%

A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 81. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy. Low around 62, with temperatures rising to around 64 overnight. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

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Tomorrow – High: 78°F – Low: 45°F – Precip: 90%

Showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 74 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Later: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy. Low around 45, with temperatures rising to around 49 overnight. North wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

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