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Happy Monday, Dallas! 🌤️

A warm spring day is settling in across the city, with clouds building later and a slight chance of evening showers. Not a bad excuse to get out early and make the most of it.

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  • 📅 15+ things happening around Dallas today

  • 💼 Fresh local job openings across education, healthcare & More

  • ⚡ Quick Digest: Fresh headlines happening across Dallas today

 
 

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📅 Your Monday in Dallas

Hairspray is lighting up Casa Mañana in Fort Worth tonight, Deep Ellum has live music across multiple stages, and Dallas Blooms is in full color at the Arboretum. it's a packed Wednesday.

  • 🧒 Family & Kids Friendly (3 events)

  • 🎶 Live Music & Concerts Tonight (4 events)

  • 🕺 Night Owls & Social (4 events)

  • 🚗 Drive-Worth (4 events)

🎭 Featured: The Broadway Dallas HSMTA Gala

Witness the next generation of Broadway stars take the stage as Broadway Dallas celebrates its 15th anniversary. This isn't just an awards show; it is the premier red-carpet event of the season, bringing together the city's most influential arts patrons, industry executives, and high-profile philanthropists for a night of unparalleled talent and North Texas glamour.

VIP Perks: 5:30 PM exclusive access to the Founder’s Reception, featuring a private cocktail hour and curated hors d'oeuvres. VIP guests enjoy guaranteed premium floor seating, an invitation-only post-show "After-Party" with the winners and judges, and recognition in the evening’s digital commemorative program.

🗓 Saturday, May 2, 2026 🕒 5:30 PM (VIP Founder’s Reception) | 7:00 PM (Awards & Performance) 📍 The Music Hall at Fair Park

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Now Hiring · Dallas

Dallas Is Hiring This Week

15 hand-picked openings across the city. Tap any card to apply.

🎓  Academic & Higher Ed

UT Dallas · Richardson

Assistant Professor, Computer Science

Tenure-track faculty role at the Erik Jonsson School. Open to applicants from all areas of computer science. PhD required.

Apply now →

UT Dallas · 6 Openings

First-Year Engineering Faculty

Six full-time, non-tenure track positions in the new First Year Program launching fall 2026. Founding-faculty opportunity.

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SMU Simmons School · Highland Park

Clinical Assistant Professor, Counseling

Full-time non-tenure-track role doubling as Assistant Director of Clinical Services. One-year appointment, renewable annually. Starts August 2026.

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SMU Dedman College · Tenure-Track

Asst. Professor, Psychological Clinical Science

Research-focused role beginning August 2026. Areas of interest include measurement, etiology, prevention, and treatment of psychopathology.

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Dallas ISD · District-Wide

2026–2027 Classroom Teacher

The 2026–2027 teacher application is now live across Dallas ISD. Multiple grade levels and subjects citywide.

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Dallas ISD · Flexible Schedule

Substitute Teacher

Schools across DFW are recruiting subs. A flexible role and a great entry point for aspiring educators.

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🏥  Healthcare

UT Southwestern · Medical District

Patient Services Representative

Front-line patient-facing role at DFW's #1-ranked hospital. Greets patients in lobbies, provides escorts, and serves as a liaison with medical staff.

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Connect Pediatrics · 20+ Openings 🔥

Pediatric Home Health Nurse (RN or LVN)

Hiring immediately across DFW. Full-time, part-time, and PRN with flexible scheduling. Bilingual Spanish-speakers especially needed.

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Baylor Scott & White · Grand Prairie

Patient Care Representative

Patient relations, check-in/check-out, scheduling, insurance verification, and phones. Steady benefits package.

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💼  Corporate & Tech

AT&T · Downtown Dallas HQ

130+ Tech & Corporate Roles Open

Engineering, digital transformation, sales, and corporate roles at one of Dallas' largest employers. New postings weekly.

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🍩  Retail, Restaurant & Service

Voodoo Doughnut · Lower Greenville

Shift Supervisor

Part-time with potential for full-time hours at the iconic Lower Greenville location.

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Bealls / Home Centric · Multiple Locations

Store Associate

Family-owned retailer with a people-first approach. Customer service and merchandising roles available now.

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Uptown · Oak Lawn · Highland Park

Pet Sitter / Dog Walker

Immediate part-time openings with flexible availability across Uptown, Oak Lawn, University Park, and Highland Park.

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🚚  Trades & Logistics

Triumph Logistics · Forney (DFW)

Amazon Delivery Driver

Top-ranked Amazon Delivery Service Partner is hiring entry-level and experienced delivery drivers.

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Thrive Outdoor Solutions · $80K–$130K 💰

Licensed Irrigator

Specializing in residential irrigation repair and maintenance. Strong salary range for skilled trades.

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All roles verified open as of April 27, 2026.

 
 

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⚡ The Quick Digest: Dallas in 60 Seconds (Draft)

WEATHER & PUBLIC SAFETY

🌪️ At least two people are dead and 20+ families displaced after tornadoes tore through Wise and Parker counties Saturday night, including an EF-2 with 135 mph peak winds in Runaway Bay and an EF-1 in Springtown. See the full damage assessment and which neighborhoods were hit hardest

✈️ DFW and Dallas Love Field were briefly grounded on Sunday — the FAA issued ground stops for both DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field due to "equipment outages," and while the stops have since been lifted, DFW is still under a 30-minute departure delay. Check if your flight is affected and see the full FAA advisory

🚨 A wave of swatting calls hit North Texas this weekend — police responded to a false active-shooter report at a Southlake Costco on Saturday, a hoax incident at a home on Livingston Avenue in Fort Worth, and a swatting call at the Gateway Church campus in Prosper on Sunday, all with no actual threats found. See the full list of locations hit and what police are saying about the suspects

SPORTS

🏈 The Cowboys closed out a defense-heavy NFL Draft this weekend — Dallas drafted seven players in the 2026 NFL Draft, headlined by first-round picks Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence, gave an update on George Pickens, and made Brandon Aubrey the highest-paid kicker in NFL history. See every Cowboys pick and the full grade for this year's class

🏒 The Stars dropped Game 4 in heartbreaking fashion — Matt Boldy scored on a deflection with 29 seconds left in overtime to give Minnesota a 3-2 win on Saturday, tying the Western Conference First Round series 2-2 with Game 5 returning to American Airlines Center on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET. Get the full recap and see what the Stars need to fix before Tuesday

COMMUNITY & CULTURE

🛩️ Fort Worth Aviation Museum suffered devastating storm damage — golf ball-sized hail damaged dozens of historic aircraft at the museum overnight Saturday, including a Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornet that arrived just two weeks ago with a fresh coat of paint, with insurance not an option and the museum now calling for donations. See the photos of the damage and learn how to help with repair costs

🏫 Springtown ISD called off classes for Monday — the district has canceled classes and postponed its school board meeting for Monday, April 27, following the devastating overnight storm that caused widespread power outages and claimed at least one life in the local community FOX 4 News. See which other North Texas districts are impacted and when classes resume

🍿 Erykah Badu was spotted at NorthPark this weekend — the Dallas-bred icon turned up at AMC NorthPark Center to catch the Michael Jackson biopic "Michael," sporting a $2,500 Marni Tulipea bag and a bag of AMC popcorn alongside theater manager Kriston Vann D Magazine. See the photo from inside NorthPark

WEATHER OUTLOOK

⛈️ A few showers and storms may develop Monday afternoon and evening mainly across portions of East and Central Texas, with better storm chances arriving Tuesday as a cold front approaches — some could become severe across the northern counties with all hazards possible National Weather Service. Track the storm's path with the live radar and get hour-by-hour updates

 
 

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