The Dallas Stars are ready to hit the ice. | Photo by @eric.g.foley
This week, we kicked off our North Texas sports guide, introducing you to the Dallas Cowboys.
Today we’re going from the turf to the ice and learn about Dallas’ professional hockey team — whose regular season opens in less than 50 days on Thursday, Oct. 9 versus the Winnipeg Jets.
🏒 Dallas Stars | Est. 1967
Originally founded as the Minnesota North Stars as part of the 1967 NHL expansion, the franchise merged with the Cleveland Barons in 1978 before relocating to North Texas and rebranding as the Dallas Stars in 1993.
Some fun facts about the Stars:
The Stars won the Stanley Cup in 1999, but have played in the finals five times across the entire franchise history.
They appeared in the conference championships in 1999, 2000, and 2020 + hold two Presidents’ Trophies (1998 and 1999).
Brett Hull became the first Stars player inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009, followed by Ed Belfour, Joe Nieuwendyk, and Mike Modano.
Let’s play two truths and a lie about North Texas sports teams. Which one of these is a lie about the Dallas Stars?
A. The Dallas Stars were the first NHL team in Texas. B. The mascot is a coyote named “Tex.” C. They’ve retired the number 9 jersey in honor of Mike Modano.
Fort Worth Chapter Football Kickoff 2025 | 6-8 p.m. | Angelo’s Bar-B-Que | $21+ | Get ready for Longhorn season with barbecue and OnTexasFootball recruiting analyst Gerry Hamilton — Hamilton will be on-site to talk about this year’s roster, predictions, and how the team compares to the rest of the SEC.
Friday, Aug. 22
Anime Fest 2025 | Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | The Modern | $7+ | Discover a new-to-you anime hit like “A Silent Voice” or “The Colors Within” by Naoko Yamada — plus on Saturday, hop into a coffee hour with UT Dallas professor and anime enthusiast, Dr. Marc Hairston.
Texas Rangers vs. Cleveland Guardians | Friday, Aug. 22-Sunday, Aug. 24 | Times vary | Globe Life Field, Arlington | $21+ | Here’s a little fun fact for your Thursday — did you know that mascot Captain wears the number 72 in honor of 1972, the year the Rangers relocated to DFW?
Sound Bath Under the Stars | 6 p.m. | Fort Worth Museum of Science and History | $30 | Picture this: Singing bowls, gongs, and chimes will fill the theater with sound waves as you relax under an 8K-high definition sky full of stars.
Tarrant County commissioners voted this week to reduce the number of voting locations and polling sites. The total number of stations (including early voting) will go from 331 in 2023 (the last odd-numbered November election) to 216. See which stations were affected. (Fort Worth Report)
Biz
Irving’s Nexstar Media Group — owner and operator of KDAF (CW33) — has entered into an agreement to acquire TEGNA, WFAA’s parent company, in a $6.2 billion merger. If finalized, the DFW-area news outlets will operate under one company. Get the scoop. (Fort Worth Inc.)
Money
Remember that one winter storm in 2021? How could we forget? The Homeowner Assistance Repair and Rehabilitation Program now provides assistance where the storm caused damage to homes affected. Applications are open now until Tuesday, Nov. 25.
Pets
What does the city say about keeping dogs off leashes? Find out and share with a neighbor. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Watch
Two GOATS, one card. A basketball card donning two worn jersey patches, double signed by Kobe Bryant and Michael Jordan, is up for auction at Dallas’ Heritage Auctions. Bidding has reached $6.2 million, and if sold by Saturday, it could break records. Follow WFAA’s Paul Livengood for more interesting facts.
Eat
You look like you deserve a cheeseburger today — is what we would say if we could see you. But we don’t have that power. In honor of Burger Week, today’s featured burger is the Griddled Jalapeno Onion Burger from Duchess. Stop in today through Sunday for this mouth-watering special.
Sports
SEC teams were all over the AP Top 25 College Football Poll, and it’s a good time to be a Longhorns fan. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the SEC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
A great way to whiten teeth from Lumineux. Go for peroxide-free whitening, which helps fight common stains from coffee, tea, and wine without leading to tooth and gum sensitivity. The starter set comes with 14 whitening strips + a two-pack of whitening toothpaste, all formulated with good-for-you Dead Sea salt, coconut oil, and lemon peel oil.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
I’ve already missed the first day, but Frontier Airlines is still offering a huge sale on select flights out of DFW Airport next month. I’m eyeing flights to Chicago, San Francisco, and maybe Portland, OR. I’ve seen some as low as $72. I’d like to know where you’ve gone recently that would make for a fun solo trip. Drop me a line.
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