🏈 Rivalry bites

Good morning, Dev Test County. The legendary Red River Rivalry is firing up more than just team spirit this year. Dallas eateries are transforming the TX-OU football showdown into a culinary event, with JD's Chippery crafting game day cookie cakes and Pete's Dueling Piano Bar mixing team-themed cocktails. Whether you're catching the action at Toyota Music Factory's free watch party or sampling local cuisine at CultureMap's Tailgate event, there's no shortage of ways to celebrate this iconic sports tradition.

From football festivities to silver screen splendor, the Mitchell family is making headlines as Cinemark founder Lee Roy and wife Tandy list their Preston Hollow estate for a cool $22 million. The 14,000-square-foot French-inspired mansion boasts a soundproof theater and 1,000-bottle wine room, yet somehow "felt like a home and not like a mausoleum." Meanwhile, veteran journalist Lee Cullum reflects on decades of media evolution while receiving TWU's prestigious Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, offering a measured dose of optimism for journalism's future.

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☕️ What's Brewing Locally

🏈 Dallas eateries serve up Red River Rivalry specials for hungry fans. The legendary TX-OU football showdown on October 11 has inspired local businesses to create themed dining experiences. JD's Chippery offers a $35 game day cookie cake that satisfies both team loyalties, while Pete's Dueling Piano Bar introduces signature drinks that score points for your team. Fans can also catch the action at Toyota Music Factory's free watch party or attend CultureMap's Tailgate event the weekend before, featuring local cuisine and sports celebrities.

🎙️ Veteran journalist Lee Cullum reflects on decades of media evolution. The renowned Dallas journalist, who will receive TWU's 2026 Virginia Chandler Dykes Leadership Award, looks back on her impressive career spanning from KERA to D Magazine. Despite lamenting recent cuts to public broadcasting, Cullum remains optimistic about KERA's future while acknowledging smaller stations face disaster. The former D Magazine editor praises the Dallas Morning News' sale to Hearst over Alden Global Capital as a community-minded decision. Despite America's current political tensions, Cullum channels Jesse Jackson's wisdom, urging Americans to "keep hope alive" for 2028.

🎬 Movie moguls list Dallas dream home for $22 million. Cinemark founder Lee Roy Mitchell and wife Tandy are selling their 14,000-square-foot Preston Hollow estate after three decades. The French-inspired mansion features six en-suite bedrooms, a 20-seat soundproof theater where Lee Roy once entertained developers, and a 1,000-bottle wine room. Despite its grandeur, Tandy insists the home "felt like a home and not like a mausoleum," though the couple admits it's now too large as they age.

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🗓️ Happenings & Hoopla

🧵 Oct. 1 - Sew Your Own Tote: Stitch your way to a stylish tote bag at our "Make it Take it" Sewing Class on Oct 1 at 153 Oakwood St in Ravenna! Bring your own machine and materials. Prior sewing experience required.

🎮 Oct. 1 - 8-Bit Gaming Tournaments: Grab your controllers for "8-Bit Showdowns" at Reed Memorial Library on October 1! Battle it out in tournaments or team up for co-op play with your favorite games. 167 E Main St, Ravenna.

🎮 Oct. 1 - Bell Tower Trivia Night: Test your knowledge at Bell Tower Brewing's Monthly Trivia Night! Join host John Burkle on October 1 for original questions, visual rounds, and a chance to win gift cards at 310 Park Ave, Kent.

🎬 Oct. 1 - Film Making Workshop: Lights, camera, editing! Join us at Reed Memorial Library on Oct 1 to wrap up our short film project and learn basic video editing techniques. No experience needed to transform raw footage into cinematic magic.

🎤 Oct. 03 - Taylor Swift Release Party: Swifties, unite at Midway Drive-In Theater! Catch the exclusive world premiere of Taylor Swift's new music video at "The Official Release Party of a Showgirl" on October 3rd. General admission only.

🍻 Oct. 4 - Kent Oktoberfest Celebration: Raise your steins at Main Street Kent's Oktoberfest on October 4! Enjoy authentic German beer and festivities from noon to 10pm at 142 N Water St, presented in partnership with Giant Eagle and Spaten Oktoberfest.

🍂 Oct. 4 - Fall Family Fun Festival: Embrace autumn's magic at the Aurora Fall Festival! Hayrides, petting zoo and inflatables await families at Sunny Lake Park on October 5th from 12-4pm - and it's completely free to attend!

🍎 Oct. 4 - Annual Apple Harvest Festival: Celebrate fall's bounty at Monroe's Orchard's Apple Harvest Festival! Pick apples and pumpkins, enjoy food truck treats, and hop aboard charming train rides through the farm on October 4th at 6313 Pioneer Trail.