I’m cracking up about my recent observation that our beloved Nebraska Furniture Mart sells beer and wine. I’ve been to this store—or should I say mall—dozens of times and never noticed this cute little cart.
Have you noticed this and bought anything? I think this is actually a brilliant idea because this 560,000 sq. ft. store traps you for hours, which also explains the coffee bar, chocolate shop, and Subway sandwich shop located inside, as well.
I recently spent four hours in Nebraska, helping my cousin look for a mattress and a couch. FOUR HOURS! By the end of it I was starving and weary. But Nebraska is king, right?
If there’s one thing Texans know how to do, it’s host a party. Specifically, a party to celebrate the birth of our nation on Independence Day! Like everything in the Lone Star State, Fourth of July fireworks are bigger, better, and more spectacular than practically anywhere in the country. And no matter what part of Dallas-Fort Worth you live in, there’s a fantastic show planned near you.
Whether you like big crowds with state-of-the-art air shows on the day or prefer smaller celebrations that are just as awe-inspiring the weekend before—by the way, who says you can’t do both?!—there are plenty of fireworks options in and around the metroplex.
🎓 Best in the world: Four DFW universities are 2026’s best schools in the world. A London-based provider of higher education data curated the list that included 1,500 universities from around the world. UT-Dallas ranked highest among the local schools. See all the Texas schools that appeared in the list here. (Culture Map Dallas)
🆘 Donate to fire victims: A Fort Worth apartment fire has left 800 residents displaced this week. Here are ways to help those affected, including more than 40 college students. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
🤩 We drafted a star: Last night the Dallas Mavericks, with the number one draft pick, scored Duke University superstar Cooper Flagg. The 18-year-old guard/forward is 6 feet 9 inches and expected to help the team rebound from the damaging Luka Doncic trade. Read more here. (Sports Illustrated)
Here are some things to do around the metroplex this weekend.
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