Hey hey y’all,

Are you missing the excitement of Artemis II?

Well, yesterday, NASA announced the astronauts selected for the Artemis III mission! Get all the exciting details here.

The Artemis III crew poses for an official portrait (from left: Andre Douglas, Luca Parmitano, Randy Bresnik, Frank Rubio). (NASA/Bill Stafford)

Joi Louviere

Senior Newsletter Editor, Courier DFW

12 free and affordable summer movie nights for DFW families

Whether it’s date night or a fun family adventure, seeing movies in the park is a quintessential summer activity. (New Africa/Shutterstock)

By Sydni Ellis

Watching a movie outside is a quintessential summer experience—and there are many places in Dallas-Fort Worth where you can do so for free! And even though Texas summers can get toasty, many of these events take place at sunset, letting families enjoy the fresh air while watching a beloved kid-friendly movie.

In addition to the select free movie nights, many other locations are offering affordable movies that children of all ages will enjoy. Some include actual movie theaters (with deals on their buttery popcorn!) and others you can watch while cooling off inside a pool. How cool is that (literally!)?

The summer is long, and kids’ attention spans are short, so take advantage of these free and affordable summer movie nights while you can. It’s bound to become your new favorite summer tradition.

Check out these outdoor movie series

😳 A Paxton burn: US Senate candidate James Talarico gets an endorsement from an unlikely person—his competition’s lawyer. Dan Cogdell represented Attorney General Ken Paxton in his impeachment hearings, but now says his former client isn’t what’s right for Texas. Read his comments here. (Texas Tribune)

🩺 911 to nurses: Arlington has launched a new program that connects some 911 callers with non-life-threatening medical issues to registered nurses, with the hopes of reducing the number of EMS and ambulance dispatches required. The city hopes this will help manage the anticipated increase in calls during the World Cup and other high-traffic events. (EMS 1)

🆘 Community hub in danger: A Southern Dallas community aid organization that’s been serving North Texans for 14 years is facing mounting financial pressure on top of a decline in donations, and it could force them to close. (KERA)

🤑 Pay to park: People with driveways near AT&T Stadium may be able to make some cash during the World Cup. Learn more about the new app making that possible. (Dallas Observer)

🥪 Free summer lunches: School districts across the state are offering free lunch for students this summer. Click here for a list of districts and how it works.

Join COURIER and 3.14 Action on June 11 for Facts vs. Fiction: The Fight for Science in American Democracy.

Misinformation isn’t just noise. It’s shaping policy decisions that determine who can afford care, which communities are protected, and how our government responds to real-world risks.

This live conversation will examine what’s at stake when facts are ignored and how science-informed leadership has shaped policy on healthcare, climate, agriculture, and public health. At a moment when institutions and public trust are under attack, we’ll explore what happens when decision-making is driven by evidence, what it takes to rebuild trust, and why scientific integrity is essential to democracy.

Stay tuned for more speaker announcements, and don’t miss this conversation.

RSVP today!