Good morning, Dallas! ☕
Your midweek briefing is here.
We're tracking a wild Mavericks rumor, previewing a Valentine's weekend packed with live music and comedy, and putting you on to a $9.99 lunch special that has no business being this good.
Grab your coffee and let's get into it.
☀️ Weather
Wednesday: 🌤️ 65° / 42° — Partly sunny and pleasant (Rain: 0%)
Thursday: ☀️ 71° / 45° — Warm and clear, patio-approved (Rain: 0%)
Friday: 🌤️ 75° / 54° — Near-spring warmth with a slight chance of showers (Rain: 20%)
Saturday: 🌧️ 67° / 52° — Valentine's Day rain moving in (Rain: 90%)
Sunday: ☀️ 67° / 44° — Clearing out, back to nice (Rain: 0%)
The Vibe Check: Mother Nature is giving you three perfect days to enjoy a patio marg before ruining your Valentine's dinner plans, so maybe book the reservation indoors just in case.
🏆 Sports Recap
Dallas Mavericks 🏀
The Mavs are in freefall, dropping eight straight games and sitting at 19-33 on the season. Cooper Flagg and Naji Marshall have been playing well, but the post-trade-deadline roster is still finding its legs after moving Anthony Davis and bringing in Marvin Bagley III, A.J. Johnson, and Tyus Jones.
Major News: Mark Cuban may not be done with the Mavericks. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, a Dallas investor group is looking to partner with Cuban to reacquire the team from the Adelson/Dumont family.
The wildcard here is casinos. The Adelson family has major stakes in Texas gambling legislation passing. If the push for legalized casinos fails again this session, suddenly their reason for planting a flag in Dallas sports starts to shrink.
Recent scores:
February 10th: Lost to the Suns 111-120
February 7th: Lost to the Spurs 125-138
February 5th: Lost to the Spurs 123-135
Upcoming games:
Thursday, February 12th: 9:00 PM @ Lakers
Friday, February 20th: 6:30 PM @ Timberwolves
Sunday, February 22nd: 4:00 PM @ Pacers
Dallas Stars 🏒
The Stars rolled into the Olympic break on a six-game winning streak, sitting at a strong 34-14-9 on the season. Captain Jamie Benn snapped a 15-game goal drought with two goals against St. Louis, including the game-winner with 23 seconds left, while Jason Robertson hit the 200 career goal milestone.
Recent scores:
February 4th: Beat the Blues 5-4
February 2nd: Beat the Jets 4-3 (OT)
January 31st: Beat the Mammoth 3-2
Upcoming games:
Wednesday, February 25th: 7:00 PM vs Kraken
Saturday, February 28th: 7:00 PM vs Predators
Friday, March 6th: 7:00 PM vs Avalanche
🗓️ Upcoming Events
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🎸 Concerts
Subtronics: Fibonacci Tour 2026 - Tickets
When: Friday at 7:00 PM
Where: The Pavilion at Toyota Music Factory - Irving
The Vibe: Laser-heavy bass therapy for your end-of-week brain.
Fantasia & Anthony Hamilton - Tickets
When: Friday at 8:00 PM
Where: Dickies Arena - Fort Worth
The Vibe: Big vocals, bigger feels, and a whole lot of sing-along bravery.
Opeth w/ Katatonia - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: The Bomb Factory - Dallas
The Vibe: Gorgeous gloom and shreddy catharsis for the romantically metal-minded.
Definition of Love with SWV + Teddy Riley Experience - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: Texas Trust CU Theatre - Grand Prairie
The Vibe: R&B nostalgia that hits like a perfectly timed slow jam.
Los Tigres del Norte: La Loteria Tour - Tickets
When: Saturday at 8:00 PM
Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas
The Vibe: A legendary norteño night where every chorus feels like a family reunion.
Neil Frances (18+ Event) - Tickets
When: Saturday at 9:00 PM
Where: SILO - Dallas
The Vibe: Cool-kid electro grooves made for late-night dancing without trying too hard.
🎭 Comedy & Arts
George Lopez - Tickets
When: Friday at 7:00 PM
Where: Majestic Theatre Dallas - Dallas
The Vibe: Sharp stories, big laughs, and the kind of punchlines that travel fast.
Dallas Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff - Tickets
When: Thursday at 7:30 PM & Friday at 7:30 PM & Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: Morton Meyerson Symphony Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Dramatic, cinematic classics that make your weekend feel expensive.
Valentines Comedy Show featuring Rickey Smiley & Bruce Bruce - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: Music Hall At Fair Park - Dallas
The Vibe: Date-night laughs with the kind of crowd energy that does the flirting for you.
Kaleidoscope Cultural Awareness - Dallas Black Dance Theatre - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: Dee and Charles Wyly Theatre - Dallas
The Vibe: Powerful movement, big artistry, and a reminder that Dallas brings the culture.
📍 Local & Culture
Valentine’s Weekend - Tickets
When: Friday & Saturday
Where: Reunion Tower - Dallas
The Vibe: Skyline views that do most of the romantic heavy lifting.
Lunar New Year Festival - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:00 PM
Where: Edith O'Donnell Arts and Technology Building (ATC) - Dallas
The Vibe: A festive, lantern-lit reset for your luck and your camera roll.
Love In The Club! - Tickets
When: Saturday at 9:00 PM
Where: Sounders - Dallas
The Vibe: For when your Valentine’s plan is simply: dance first, talk later.
Discip - Tickets
When: Saturday at 9:00 PM
Where: It'll Do Club - Dallas
The Vibe: Deep-night beats for the people who consider 11 PM a warm-up.
WWE Friday Night SmackDown - Tickets
When: Friday at 6:30 PM
Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Soap opera energy, body slams, and the loudest crowd reactions you will hear all weekend.
Monster Jam - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:00 PM
Where: AT&T Stadium - Arlington
The Vibe: Pure monster-truck chaos that feels like a fireworks show with tires.
Dallas Open: Session 11 - Tickets
When: Saturday at 12:00 PM
Where: The Ford Center at the Star - Frisco
The Vibe: Tennis, but make it a midday flex in the heart of The Star.
Dallas Open: Session 12 - Tickets
When: Saturday at 6:00 PM
Where: The Ford Center at the Star - Frisco
The Vibe: Evening matches with just enough drama to keep it spicy.
🔥 Major News Stories
Mark Cuban Linked to Bid to Buy Back Mavericks: An unidentified Dallas investor group is reportedly looking to partner with Mark Cuban to reacquire the Mavericks from the Adelson/Dumont family, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. Cuban sold his majority stake in 2023 for $3.5 billion but still holds 27%. The Dumont family says they're not interested in selling. Source
Dallas Open Brings World-Class Tennis to Frisco: The ATP 500-level Dallas Open is underway at The Ford Center at The Star, featuring 14 of the top 15 American male tennis players including Taylor Fritz and Ben Shelton. The tournament has more than doubled its prize money since becoming an ATP 500 event last year. Source
Dallas ISD Students Walk Out to Protest ICE Crackdowns: Hundreds of students at Townview Magnet Center and Booker T. Washington staged walkouts Tuesday to protest federal immigration enforcement, marching to Klyde Warren Park despite warnings from Gov. Abbott and the TEA that participating schools could face state takeover. Source
Dallas Convention Center Transforms Into $20M World Cup Broadcast Hub: The Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center is being converted into the official International Broadcast Centre for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, a 485,000-square-foot operation that will house 2,000 media members from around the world. Media will begin moving in as early as this month. Source
Early Voting for Texas Primary Begins Feb. 17: North Texas voters can begin casting ballots next Tuesday for the March 3 primary election, with major races including U.S. Senate, lieutenant governor, and attorney general on the ballot. Dallas County is still working through unresolved precinct location issues ahead of Election Day. Source
🌮 Where to Eat Next
Edmond's Burgers & More
Edmond’s a perfect no-frills burger spot
Edmond's Burgers & More just landed at No. 59 on Yelp's Top 100 Restaurants in America, and it's not doing it with truffle oil or a tasting menu. It's doing it with double-stacked Angus chuck patties and onion rings that people drive across DFW for.
Edmond and Aida Lamce, an Albanian couple who moved to Plano in 2014, opened the shop in a strip mall off Independence and 15th after the beloved JC's Burger House closed. The space is small, the kitchen is open, and Edmond personally checks on every table.
Go for the Jaden's Burger: beef bacon, Swiss, a fried egg, grilled onions, and house sauce on Texas toast. The lunch special runs $9.99 with fries and a drink. No reservations needed, just walk in Tuesday through Saturday.
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