Good morning, Dallas! ☕
The Stars are on a five-game heater heading into tonight's matchup with the Blues, while the Mavs are doing the exact opposite.
Meanwhile, Mother Nature is giving us a preview of spring with 70-degree temps this weekend, so act accordingly.
We're also taking you to Richardson for soup dumplings that have been perfected over three generations.
Let’s get into it.
☀️ Weather
Wednesday: ☀️ 57° / 37° — Rain: 0%
Thursday: 🌤️ 65° / 37° — Rain: 0%
Friday: ☀️ 71° / 44° — Rain: 0%
Saturday: ☀️ 72° / 46° — Rain: 0%
Sunday: 🌤️ 72° / 51° — Rain: 0%
The Vibe Check: It is officially time for another Fake Spring, so grab a margarita on a patio before winter remembers it exists.
🏆 Sports Recap
Dallas Mavericks 🏀
It's been a tough stretch for the Mavs, who have now dropped five straight games after a rough night against the Celtics and their rookie phenom Cooper Flagg. They'll look to snap the skid and get back in the win column as they face a double-header against the Spurs this week.
Recent scores:
Feb 3rd: Lost to the Celtics 100-110
Jan 31st: Lost to the Rockets 107-111
Jan 29th: Lost to the Hornets 121-123
Upcoming games:
Thursday, Feb 5th: 7:30 PM vs Spurs
Saturday, Feb 7th: 5:00 PM @ Spurs
Tuesday, Feb 10th: 7:00 PM @ Suns
Dallas Stars 🏒
The Stars are absolutely rolling right now, riding a five-game winning streak after a thrilling overtime victory against the Jets on Monday. They have one final home game tonight against the Blues before the league pauses for the Winter Olympics break.
Recent scores:
Feb 2nd: Beat the Jets 4-3 (OT)
Jan 31st: Beat the Mammoth 3-2
Jan 29th: Beat the Golden Knights 5-4
Upcoming games:
Wednesday, Feb 4th: 8:30 PM vs Blues
Wednesday, Feb 25th: 7:00 PM vs Kraken
Saturday, Feb 28th: 7:00 PM vs Predators
🗓️ Upcoming Events
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🏟️ Live Sports
Dallas Stars vs. St. Louis Blues - Tickets
When: Wednesday at 8:30 PM
Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Cold beer, hot power plays, and one more reason to yell “shoot it!” way too loud.
Dallas Mavericks vs. San Antonio Spurs - Tickets
When: Thursday at 7:30 PM
Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Texas rivalry energy where every run feels personal.
🎸 Live Music
Back In Black: AC/DC Tribute - Tickets
When: Friday at 7:00 PM
Where: The Echo Lounge & Music Hall - Dallas
The Vibe: Maximum riffs, minimum subtlety, all gas no brakes.
INZO w/ What So Not - Tickets
When: Friday at 8:00 PM
Where: The Bomb Factory - Dallas
The Vibe: Bass therapy for anyone who wants their skeleton to vibrate in peace.
Lauren Spencer Smith: THE ART OF BEING A MESS TOUR - Tickets
When: Friday at 8:00 PM
Where: South Side Ballroom - Dallas
The Vibe: Big feelings, bigger singalongs, and a group cry that somehow slaps.
Atmosphere - Winter Carnival Tour 2026 - Tickets
When: Saturday at 6:30 PM
Where: House of Blues Dallas - Dallas
The Vibe: Indie-rap nostalgia with lyrics that still hit a little too hard.
Gipsy Kings featuring Nicolas Reyes - Tickets
When: Saturday at 7:30 PM
Where: Majestic Theatre Dallas - Dallas
The Vibe: Flamenco-pop joy that makes you feel like you booked a last-minute trip to Spain.
New Edition: The New Edition Way Tour - Tickets
When: Saturday at 8:00 PM
Where: American Airlines Center - Dallas
The Vibe: Legendary harmonies and a masterclass in grown-and-sexy nostalgia.
🎭 Comedy & Arts
Jared Freid: The Table For One Tour - Tickets
When: Friday at 6:00 PM
Where: House of Blues Dallas - Dallas
The Vibe: Dating app chaos, expertly roasted so you can heal by laughing at it.
Beth Stelling - Tickets
When: Thursday at 7:30 PM, Friday at 7:30 PM, Saturday at 7:00 PM & 9:15 PM
Where: Punch Line Irving - Irving
The Vibe: Razor-sharp storytelling that sneaks up, then absolutely wrecks you (in a good way).
Punchlines and Punishments - Tickets
When: Saturday at 9:45 PM
Where: Dallas Comedy Club - Dallas
The Vibe: Late-night laughs with “did they really just say that?” energy.
Performance Theatre Series: “The Black Man…A Mental Health Journey” - Tickets
When: Friday at 8:15 PM & Saturday at 3:00 PM and 8:15 PM
Where: The Women’s Museum - Dallas
The Vibe: Raw, thoughtful performance art that lands like a conversation you didn’t know you needed.
📍 Local & Culture
Dallas Open: Qualifying Day 1 - Tickets
When: Saturday at 10:00 AM
Where: The Ford Center at the Star - Frisco
The Vibe: Tennis up close at The Star where the serves are spicy and the people-watching is elite.
Showtime Saturday - Tickets
When: Saturday at 11:30 AM
Where: Galleria Dallas - Dallas
The Vibe: A wholesome midday pop-in that turns your errands into a mini event.
Dallas Open: Players and Friends Exhibition - Tickets
When: Saturday at 8:00 PM
Where: The Ford Center at the Star - Frisco
The Vibe: Competitive vibes with a little wink, like a highlight reel in real time.
Dallas Open: Qualifying Day 2 - Tickets
When: Sunday at 12:00 PM
Where: The Ford Center at the Star - Frisco
The Vibe: Sunday plans, but make them sporty and slightly fancy.
🔥 Major News Stories
Tarrant County Inmate Escapes Laundry Facility: A 26-year-old inmate escaped from a laundry facility on Tuesday—the second escape in Tarrant County in just two days—before being captured in a nearby riverbed. Source
Dallas Meeting on Homelessness Cancelled Over World Cup Concerns: A scheduled city meeting regarding homelessness solutions was abruptly cancelled this week as tensions rise over cleaning up the city ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Source
Cedar Hill Church Roof Collapses After Winter Storm Snow: A church in Cedar Hill lost its roof due to heavy snowfall from a North Texas winter storm, raising immediate community disruption issues and pointing to broader storm-damage impacts across Dallas County. Source
Texas Instruments Buys Austin Chip Maker for $7.5 Billion: In a major business move, Dallas-based TI announced a $7.5 billion all-cash deal to acquire Silicon Labs, expanding its semiconductor capabilities. Source
Colin Allred Blasts James Talarico in Senate Primary Feud: Former Rep. Colin Allred released a scathing video attacking rival James Talarico for allegedly calling him a "mediocre Black man" in a private conversation, escalating tensions in the Democratic Senate primary. Source
🌮 Where to Eat Next
Jeng Chi
📍 400 N. Greenville Ave, Richardson
The soup dumplings at Jeng Chi have been drawing crowds to Richardson's Chinatown since 1990. Thirty-five years later, the Teng family is still hand-rolling every single one. That's not marketing copy. They literally process pork skin in-house to extract the gelatin that becomes the soup inside.
Third-generation owner Chico Teng and his wife Janelle expanded the restaurant into an 8,300-square-foot space with a full bar and scratch bakery. The menu now spans Taiwanese and Northern Chinese dishes, but the dumplings remain the reason to drive up Greenville Avenue. Xiaolongbao, pot stickers, boiled, steamed: pick your style.
Order the small juicy dumplings and the green onion pancake, then let someone at the table get the mapo tofu. Reservations on OpenTable; weekends fill up fast.
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