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August 5, 2026

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Good morning friends,

If you missed it in my weekly FM Texas newsletter (Ehmm, what are you waiting for? Sign up today!), all this month Whataburger is celebrating its 76th birthday. This means deals for days!

Today, you can get 76-cent taquitos from 6-11 a.m, and Saturday it’s BOGO on an entrée between 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Find all the deals for the month here.

Keep scrolling to hear about the drama in Tarrant County court yesterday and to see what events are happening around the metro this weekend.

Joi Louviere

Managing Newsletter Editor, Courier DFW

DFW artist transforms kitchen silverware into your next piece of jewelry

Saul Bailon has created many things out of silverware including small flower vases. (Photo courtesy of Saul Bailon)

By Noemi Castanon

Saul Bailon’s first creative idea sparked from his family’s kitchen. He was going through his mother’s silverware drawer and couldn’t help but notice the intricate designs on some of the old spoons, forks, and knives. He was intrigued—what could he create from this?

The answer: Sawls Spoon Crafts.

At only 17, Bailon decided to invest all of his savings from his job making pizzas at Motz Pizza into starting his own business making jewelry, and other works of art, from spoons. He began buying equipment and introducing himself at local farmers markets, coffee shops, and festivals, creating his first spoon ring by using pliers and a portable sanding machine.

See what Bailon is making with your old spoons

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👨‍⚖️ Order in the court? Yesterday’s Tarrant County commissioners court meeting was abruptly paused after Judge Tim O’Hare stopped the public comment of a former county lawmaker—in fact, he had guards carry the man out of court. Here’s what happened. (Fort Worth Report)

🏀 Wings land in Dallas: The Dallas Wings have announced that they’ll ditch their court at UT Arlington and start playing at the American Airlines Center in 2027. The team is still planning to break ground on their own facility downtown. Watch the announcement video to spot one of Dallas’ biggest stars. (CBS)

🤑 Find a new job: The North Texas Job Fair returns to Globe Life Stadium Thursday with 650 companies in the building, including American Airlines, Geico, and several school districts. Get all the details here. (NTJF)

📼 Video vandals: Vandals are fighting back against Dallas’ 650 Flock cameras—the latest way cities across the country are surveilling its residents. Dallas Police said that 25 cameras have been vandalized or taken since March, costing the city $2,500. Learn more about the cameras’ impact in Texas here. (NBC 5)