Dig World will remain open during light rain, unless heavy rainfall or lightning within 5 miles occurs. | Photo by Dig World
On March 14, Houston entrepreneur Jacob Robinson appeared before the panel of investors on ABC’s “Shark Tank” to present his idea of a kids’ construction-themed amusement park.
Dig World is a place for kids to play with real-life-sized construction equipment in a safe environment. The concept caught the eye of investor Robert Herjavec, who offered $200,000 for 10% equity in the company.
Early next year, Robinson’s park is coming to DFW and will open inside the Grapevine Mills Mall. Let’s dig into the details.
Games and attractions
Dig World comes with many attractions you won’t find at any other park, including a mini-excavator dig, LEGO pick-up, pond fishing, cone pick-up, exca-putter, and a rubber ducky pick-up. Note: Rides are restricted by height, not age. All excavator games require solo drivers to be 42″ or taller and lap riders to be 32″ or taller.
Taylor Swift Trivia Night | 6:30 p.m. | Birdie’s Social Club | Cost of purchase | Prove you’re the mastermind… or just shake it off when you lose.
Wednesday, Aug. 27
The Weeknd | 7 p.m. | AT&T Stadium | $60+ | “Save Your Tears” for this megastar’s performance, joined by Playboi Carti and Mike Dean — plus, check out the Blinding Lights Pre-party at Sports & Social Arlington starting at 4 p.m.
Day of Ganesha | 12-8 p.m. | The Aura Clinic | Cost of purchase | Snag a pic of the newly finished mural of Ganesha, the god of beginnings and wisdom.
Thursday, Aug. 28
Malouf’s Toccin Trunk Show | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. | Malouf’s, Southlake | Cost of purchase | Shop styles from the women’s luxury fashion designer Toccin.
Supper Club | 5:30-8 p.m. | Neiman Marcus Clearfork | $210 | You’re invited to enjoy a three-course dinner — Caesar salad, Alaskan halibut, seared duck — with an appetizer and dessert curated by the New York-based wine wholesaler Frederick Wildman.
Friday, Aug. 29
Frontrunner Fieldhouse Grand Opening | 6-8 p.m. | Frontrunner Fieldhouse | Free | Check out the newest premier destination for youth sports — take a tour of the facility, learn about a variety of movement programs, and receive exclusive discounts.
Goodland is the newest 5,000-acre community beginning to take shape between Mansfield and Grand Prairie. It’ll contain 10,000 housing units, a Montessori school, an event venue, a coffee shop, and ~25 miles of trails. The “tiny town” will also have its own police and fire protection. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
Edu
Fort Worth ISD school board recently approved $48.2 million in spending. Some of the things on its laundry list includes expanding Spanish-language social studies materials + lawn mowing and landscaping services. (Fort Worth Report)
Outdoors
Noticed anything different at Krauss Baker Park or the Wedgwood Library? The Wedgwood Garden Club refreshes flower beds with seasonal colors and hosts regular cleanup parties. Little People Park is next. To learn more about the club or to join, follow their Facebook page.
Number
$12.9 million. That’s how much the double-signed Kobe Bryant-Michael Jordan basketball card sold for from Dallas’s Heritage Auctions over the weekend. It is now the most valueable sports card ever sold. WFAA’s Scoop Jefferson shared the full article.
State
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched a new design for driver’s licenses. It’ll ditch the red, white, and blue design, but instead feature a gold star and galloping horses along the bottom. The update aims to make it harder for criminals to counterfeit. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Community
Last month, Tarrant County College reached its 60th anniversary. The school provided an economic impact of $2.3 billion during last school year and will be recognized during City Council’s meeting tonight. Watch online. (Community Impact)
Sports
Step aside, Arch Manning and Anthony Hill. It’s time to put the spotlight on Longhorns Ryan Wingo, Brad Spence, Colton Vasek, Alex January, and Christian Clark. Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Texas Longhorns with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Biz
Need to fill your open role fast? Post your job listing on our hyper-local Job Board + get connected with top local talent. Did we mention it’s free?
Home
How smart homeowners preserve their property (and their weekends): using Homebuddy for a one-time install of top-rated gutter guards that require zero maintenance. Compare local offers now.*
The Buy
The perfect stadium accessory: this clear crossbody bag for all your gameday essentials. We love this option’s adjustable strap, smooth zipper, and chic hardware.
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.
Last week, we introduced you to TCU-themed cowboy boots. This week, we introduce you to La Pulga Blanco Tequila TCU-themed bottles. These bad boys hit liquor store shelves this week at $69.99, so be on the lookout. A portion of the proceeds goes towards the “Assist the Officer” charity.
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