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North Texas boating enthusiasts have one final opportunity this weekend to discover the latest boats, accessories and on-the-water lifestyle as the Dallas Summer Boat Show returns to Dallas Market Hall for four days only, Thursday, July 16 through Sunday, July 19.

Whether visitors are ready to purchase their first boat, upgrade to something new or simply dream about weekends on the water, the show brings together one of the region's largest selections of boats under one roof. Attendees can compare brands side-by-side, talk directly with dealers and manufacturers, and take advantage of special boat show pricing available only during the event.

"There's simply no better place to shop for a boat than the Dallas Summer Boat Show," said Bron Beal, Executive Director of Dallas Boat Show. "You can compare hundreds of boats in one location, ask questions directly to the experts and often find incentives that aren't available after the show ends. Whether you're a lifelong boater or just beginning to explore the lifestyle, this weekend is the perfect time to experience everything boating has to offer."

The Dallas Summer Boat Show features fishing boats, pontoons, wake boats, ski boats, cruisers, personal watercraft and more from many of the industry's leading manufacturers. Visitors will also find marine accessories, electronics, docks, lifts, apparel and boating services to help prepare for the season ahead.

More than a shopping event, the show offers a chance for families to explore the boating lifestyle together. Experienced boaters can compare the newest innovations, while first-time buyers can learn about ownership, financing and selecting the right boat for their needs.

With summer in full swing, organizers encourage attendees not to wait.

"This show only happens once each summer," Beal said. "If you've been thinking about getting on the water or upgrading your current boat, this is your chance before the season slips away."

DALLAS BOAT SHOW DETAILS:

 

When: July 16-19, 2026

Where: Dallas Market Hall, 2200 Stemmons Freeway, Dallas, Texas 75207

 

Show Schedule:

Thursday, July 16, 2026 from 3-8 pm

Friday, July 17, 2026 from 12-8 pm

Saturday, July 18, 2026 from 10 am- 8 pm

Sunday, July 19, 2026 from 10 am -5 pm

 

Cost & Ticket Information:

Adults:                        $15

Children (ages 5-13):   $8

Children under 5:        Free

Parking is free of charge

 

Boating Dealers include:

Action Watersports, Big Water Marine, Boaters World Marine Center, Buxton Marine, Carey & Sons Marine, Eisenhower Yacht Club, Fun N Sun Sports Center, Boardco Boats, Marine Max Dallas, Lakeview Boating Center, NXTLVL Marine, Phil Dill Boats, Lake Kings Boats, H2GO Paddle Co, Ridenow Powersports, Slalom Shop, Texas Malibu, Texoma Boathouse, Nichols Marine

 

Social Media Handles:

•          Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dallasboatshow

•          Twitter: https://twitter.com/dallas_boatshow

•          Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dallasboatshow/

 

Media Contact:

Dana Cobb

Mobile: 972-955-9747

dana@thebarbershopmarketing.com

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Tracee Ellis Ross

Award-winning actress, producer, and founder/CEO to bring her message of joy, authenticity, and empowerment to Dallas

New Friends New Life (NFNL) is proud to announce that acclaimed actress, producer, and founder/CEO Tracee Ellis Ross will headline the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon on Thursday, September 24 at 11:30 a.m. at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. Ross is a leader whose cultural fluency and skilled storytelling allow her to forge meaningful connections with audiences and customers alike. 

"We are honored to welcome Tracee Ellis Ross to Dallas to headline our Stand for Her Luncheon," said Bianca Davis, CEO of New Friends New Life. "Tracee's journey reflects the power of resilience, self-discovery, and living authentically. Through her work as an actress and entrepreneur, she has encouraged countless women to embrace their worth and pursue lives filled with purpose and possibility. We are excited for our community to hear her inspiring message and celebrate the strength and potential of the women and girls we serve at New Friends New Life."

Two inspiring mother-daughter teams will co-chair the 2026 Stand for Her Luncheon: Beth Thoele and Brooke Russo, and Kathy Helm and Marci Kramer. Honorary chairs are Lottye and Bobby Lyle. Their longstanding commitment to community service and nonprofit leadership reflects the transformative impact New Friends New Life creates for women and girls throughout North Texas.

For eight seasons, Tracee Ellis Ross starred in ABC’s critically acclaimed comedy series BLACK-ISH, earning a Golden Globe Award, six NAACP Image Awards, and nominations for Emmy Awards,Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Critics Choice Awards for her portrayal of Dr. Rainbow Johnson. The series also won an Emmy Award, a Peabody Award, and was nominated for multiple Emmy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, SAG Awards, and Critics Choice Awards. Ross also starred in the Emmy and GLAAD Award-nominated series GIRLFRIENDS for eight seasons, earning two NAACP Image Awards and a BET Comedy Award for her portrayal of Joan Clayton.

In July 2026, Ross will make her highly anticipated Broadway debut in the Tony-nominated play EVERY BRILLIANT THING. In this one-of-a-kind solo show, a person looks back at their life and the glimmers of hope that sustained them through a list of every wonderful, beautiful, and delightful thing that makes life worth living.

Ross will also be seen in Season 2 of the Roku original series SOLO TRAVELING WITH TRACEE ELLIS ROSS. The first season set a record as Roku’s most-watched unscripted original series. The docuseries follows Ross as she embarks on transformative solo adventures, showcasing her unique blend of humor, heart, and honesty. At each destination, she explores the intersection of beauty, fashion, design, food, and culture. Ross serves as the Executive Producer of the series, which is produced by Joy Mill Entertainment and Artists First. Season 2 premieres July 20, 2026.

Ross recently announced a multiyear first-look scripted and overall unscripted deal with Fox Entertainment Studios via her production company Joy Mill Entertainment. Under the partnership, Ross will executive produce and develop scripted content spanning comedy, drama, and animation, as well as unscripted and reality programming. Joy Mill Entertainment is dedicated to creating entertaining, culture-bending stories centered around identity and joy. 

Ross was last seen in THE FAMILY MCMULLEN on HBO Max, the long-awaited follow-up to the classic THE BROTHERS MCMULLEN, alongside Ed Burns, Connie Britton, and Michael McGlone. Additionally, Ross starred in season 7 of the critically acclaimed Netflix series BLACK MIRROR along with Paul Giamatti, Jesse Plemons, Rashida Jones, Chris O’Dowd, and Emma Corrin, among other returning cast favorites. Ross also appeared opposite Jeffrey Wright in the Oscar-winning drama AMERICAN FICTION, directed by Cord Jefferson in 2023.

Ross is the owner, founder, and co-CEO of PATTERN Beauty, the global multimillion-dollar hair & body care brand she created for the curly, coily & tight-textured community and everyBODY. With PATTERN, Ross is changing the paradigm of how the textured hair community is marketed to and supported.

Ross is a powerful voice for joy, self-acceptance, inclusivity, and equity. She has spoken at numerous prestigious venues including the TED Conference, where she made history as the first Black woman to open the event. Through her speaking engagements, Ross continues to inspire conversations about identity, belonging, and the expansiveness of joy.

Ross has been recognized with multiple prestigious honors throughout her career, including the People’s Choice Awards Fashion Icon Award and induction as a Disney Legend by The Walt Disney Company. Ross has also been recognized as a CNBC Changemaker and received the Achievement Award for Excellence in the Arts from the National Museum of Women in the Arts for her leadership in the entertainment industry and advocacy for gender equity. Ross received honorary Doctorate degrees from both Spelman College and her alma mater, Brown University.

Underwriting sponsorship opportunities begin at $3,000. A limited number of individual tickets will be released in August and will begin at $300. To reserve sponsorships or seats, visit www.newfriendsnewlife.org/luncheon, email events@newfriendsnewlife.org, or contact Chief Development Officer Priya Murphy at 214-217-8652.

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About New Friends New Life (NFNL)

Founded in Dallas in 1998, New Friends New Life (NFNL) is an award-winning organization that restores and empowers trafficked and sexually exploited teen girls, women, and their children while leading efforts to end sex trafficking and exploitation through awareness, advocacy, and systemic change. In 2025, NFNL served 320 teen girls, women, and their children, providing holistic programs that support stability, emotional healing, education, economic mobility, and long-term independence. NFNL advances its mission through advocacy, legislative reform, community education, and strategic partnerships. Its drop-in Youth Resource Center (YRC), launched in partnership with the Texas Governor's Office, has provided comprehensive preventative and restorative services to more than 700 trafficked and high-risk teen girls since opening in 2018. NFNL’s Men's Advocacy Group has engaged men in the fight against sex trafficking and exploitation since 2015. In 2024, NFNL was named the D CEO Nonprofit and Corporate Citizenship Organization of the Year (Midsize). For more information, visit www.newfriendsnewlife.org.

 

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As part of its longstanding commitment to both educate dentistry’s professionals of the future and provide top-quality oral healthcare in North Texas, Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas launched its redesigned website today. Texas A&M University College of Dentistry includes easy-to-find patient information, additional oral health resources, updated biographies, and more user-friendly contact information. 

“The redesign is three years in the making and was developed by the web team at Texas A&M Marketing and Communications,” said Mark Jones, senior communications specialist in marketing and communications at A&M Dentistry. “The website supports the university-wide theme ‘A Force for Good’ and complies with state and federal accessibility laws.” 

The redesign comes just months after A&M Dentistry dropped its dental deposit fee for adults, a $194 savings. The 120-year-old dental college also validates patient parking passes at the main clinic on Gaston Avenue near downtown. 

The website: https://dentistry.tamu.edu

 

 

 

 

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Looking for an easy way to give back this month? Your next meal at Bojangles can help make a lasting impact for military and first responder families across North Texas.

Through July 26, participating Bojangles restaurants are donating $1 from every Big Bo Box sold to Folds of Honor, helping provide educational scholarships for the spouses and children of America's military service members, veterans, and first responders.

It's a simple way to support students pursuing college or vocational education while recognizing the sacrifices their families have made. Every Big Bo Box purchased helps invest in future opportunities for those who have given so much in service to our communities and country.

The limited-time meal includes Bojangles favorites like hand-breaded chicken, made-from-scratch buttermilk biscuits, Southern fixin's, and Legendary Iced Tea®. Whether you dine in, swing through the drive-thru, order on the Bojangles app, or use participating delivery services, your meal can help support a great cause.

If Bojangles is already on your summer meal rotation, now is the perfect time to stop by and help Folds of Honor North Texas continue changing lives through education.

 

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The Allen Public Library presents the stunning Bouquet Agate collection of Brad Tanas at 7:30 p.m., Thursday, July 23.   A member of the Dallas Gem and Mineral Society, Brad presents community educational programs as a snapshot of Texas's geology with a focus on agates and agatized palm woods. Brad observes, “I hope these presentations increase awareness and knowledge of geology and related earth sciences and a higher appreciation of the lapidary arts.  Inspired youth of today may become our geo-scientists of tomorrow.” This presentation will demonstrate how beautiful Bouquet agates form, where to collect and how to cut and polish.  Specimens include rough agate still in host basalt, loose Bouquet nodules as picked up off the ground and finished specimens which includes polished slabs, free form cabs, contoured polished nodules and triplet Bouquet belt buckles. 

Call 214-509-4911 for additional information. The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr.

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The final games are heating up, and Dallas soccer fans still have a front-row seat to all the action.

As the international soccer tournament moves closer to the end of the tournament, the Venetian Champions Club at Fairmont Dallas will remain open through July 19, offering an indoor viewing experience in the hotel’s historic Venetian Room.

The 4,400-square-foot space features a massive 16-by-20-foot viewing screen, multiple TVs, three bars, interactive games, local craft beers, specialty cocktails, and game-day food specials, making it an easy spot to gather with friends or connect with fellow fans.

Whether you’ve followed every match from the beginning or are joining the excitement for the final stretch, the Venetian Champions Club offers a unique way to experience the global soccer celebration taking over Dallas this summer.

 

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After more than two decades of serving students and communities through vehicle donations, America Can! Cars for Kids has officially entered a new chapter as Every Car Can℠.

The new name reflects the organization's continued commitment to helping students succeed while better representing the impact every vehicle donation can have on a young person's future. Although the brand has evolved, the mission remains unchanged: transforming donated vehicles into educational opportunities, student support services, and workforce readiness programs that help students overcome barriers and reach their full potential.

"This is an exciting moment for our organization," said Cheryl Sutterfield-Jones, Chief Executive Officer of Every Car Can. "Our new name captures what we've always believed—that every student deserves the opportunity to succeed, and every vehicle has the potential to help make that happen."

The rebrand introduces a refreshed visual identity and messaging designed to better communicate the organization's purpose while strengthening recognition across the communities it serves. Every Car Can continues to operate as a nonprofit dedicated to supporting Texans Can Academies, where proceeds from donated vehicles help fund educational programs and student support services.

To help introduce the new brand, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez has joined the organization as its new brand ambassador. Throughout the coming year, Rodríguez will appear in public awareness campaigns and community initiatives designed to encourage vehicle donations and expand support for students across Texas.

Since its founding in 1992, the organization has helped thousands of students pursue high school diplomas, career certifications, and brighter futures by investing in programs that remove barriers to education. Through donations of cars, trucks, motorcycles, boats, RVs, and other vehicles, Every Car Can continues to generate critical funding that directly benefits students and their communities.

While the logo and name may be new, the purpose remains the same: empowering students through education and creating opportunities that last a lifetime.

To learn more about Every Car Can, donate a vehicle, or discover ways to get involved, visit EveryCarCan.org.

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What a time to be a soccer fan this year with FIFA World Cup 2026 in our own backyard!  With the Summer heat and other activities, it’s easy to forget about local soccer!   However, in its continuing tradition of giving new sixth grade students at J.L. Long Middle School an opportunity to play team sports, the YMCA and JL Long PTA are hoping for another great season of sixth grade soccer!   Under UIL Rules, sixth grade students cannot participate in school team sports, so this is a fantastic opportunity for children to stay active.  The team is co-ed and open to anyone attending JL Long or any nearby schools.  Players can be of any skill level including beginners.  The Fall teams first practice will be on August 18th and scheduled games will begin Saturday August 29th! 

The team will consist of 14+ players and will be co-ed. Everyone will have a chance to play! The team practices are at Willis Winters (or Randall Park) across from Woodrow Wilson High School from 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.  Games are mostly played on Saturdays. If we get enough players, we may have 2 teams!  

Cost is $105for Y members and $140 for non-Y members through the White Rock YMCA or you can also register with the Richardson YMCA where cost is $90 for Y members and $110 for non- members through August 7th  (as of this printing on WR/Richardson YMCA website).  The White Rock YMCA is offering uniforms with their registration, the Richardson YMCA is not.  Scholarships are available.  All Players must be registered before first game.

To register, you can go in person to the White Rock YMCA at 7301 Gaston Ave Dallas, TX 75214  and register under JL Long Buccaneers OR you may register online at either the White Rock or Richardson YMCA (the existing link on the WR YMCA website as of this article).  For more information contact Victor Aves at 214-616-0194 or vaves@pegasusrealtyinc.com OR the White Rock YMCA at 214-328-3849 or Richardson YMCA 972-231-3424

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Allen Public Library offers an exciting free concert with the Dallas-based Waiting For Julio at 7:30 pm Friday, July 17. The library is located at 300 N. Allen Dr., in Allen.  Formed 10 years ago, this seven-piece band’s music evolved into an eclectic mix of styles from the 1950’s to the 2000s. Their performances cover rock, blues, reggae, soul, country, and rockabilly.  Performing at a variety of venues including clubs, restaurants, conventions, festivals, major fundraisers, and outdoor venues like The HUB in Allen, group members are a mix of transplants and native sons.

Waiting for Julio comprises Chris Shaw (Birmingham, England) on guitar and vocals, Fred Moss (Washington, DC) on guitar and vocals, Ken McIntyre (May Pen, Jamaica) on percussion and vocals, Tony Pirro (Cleveland, Ohio) on drums and vocals, Ron Lansing (Heath, Texas) on guitar and vocals, Kyle Cole (Garland, Texas) on bass guitar and vocals, and Chase Crenshaw (Garland, Texas) on keyboards and vocals.

 

Call 214-509-4911 for additional information.

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This is where Dallas watches the match.

You can feel it the moment you walk through the doors. Every goal sparks cheers across the room, strangers become teammates for 90 minutes, and every screen is tuned to the biggest matches of the summer.

With 25 TVs, cold local beer on tap, specialty cocktails, and game-day favorites made for sharing, Draft Sports Bar & Lounge at Sheraton Dallas has become one of downtown's best places to experience the Summer of Soccer.

Whether you're meeting friends before kickoff, celebrating a win, or just looking for the energy that only comes from watching alongside fellow fans, this is where the tournament comes to life.

Come hungry, stay for the match, and don't miss the House Honey Beer, a crisp lager brewed in partnership with Manhattan Project Beer Company using honey harvested right at Sheraton Dallas.