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    This Week's Hot Headlines

    Coronavirus-related cancellations top this week's 5 most-read Dallas stories

    Stephanie Allmon Merry
    Mar 14, 2020 | 10:00 am

    Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines.

    1. Coronavirus concerns affect Dallas-Fort Worth in a flurry of canceled events. Coronavirus concerns started to take their toll on events all over Dallas-Fort Worth, even before local health leaders declared a state of emergency in Dallas on March 12. Here is a running list of events that have either been canceled or postponed. We will update the list as more information becomes available.

    2. Dallas suffers from bad case of ‘job sprawl,’ according to new research. Dallas has a serious case of “job sprawl,” according to new research highlighted by the U.S. Census Bureau. The research shows that while many of the region’s jobs have been created in suburbs north of Dallas, a lot of low-income residents can’t easily take advantage of those opportunities because they live too far south of those employers.

    3. Dallas YouTube channel finds voyeuristic thrills in Deep Ellum parking lot. If you're looking to waste some time cracking up over people getting towed in Deep Ellum, then a YouTube channel called GTOger is your place to be. The channel has over 265K subscribers, and has posted more than 200 videos posted documenting life in a tiny parking lot next door to the Bomb Factory.

    4. Hunky chef invades East Dallas with gourmet food and late-night hours. An East Dallas address that has seen a hopeful restaurant come and go has a promising new contender: Called Invasion, it's an indie restaurant that will specialize in wholesome, fast, gourmet-quality food, with late-night hours especially on the weekends.

    5. Upscale taqueria closes down location in Dallas' Preston Center. An upscale taqueria known for great tacos and cocktails has closed its only location in Dallas. According to a release, Bartaco closed its Preston Center restaurant for good, with the shutter taking place after dinner service on Tuesday, March 10.

    Chef Airric Heidelberg loves his lemons.

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    Chef Airric Heidelberg loves his lemons.
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    Vending Machine News

    Vending machine cafe with artsy collectible toys debuts in Lewisville

    Raven Jordan
    May 2, 2025 | 4:04 pm
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    There’s a quirky new shop in Lewisville that combines toy store and cafe: Called Velcrokid, it's a place with coffee and snacks, plus designer collectible toys, now open in a former convenience store at 1298 Justin Rd.

    Velcrokid is the brainchild of art director Eric Bowman, who's had a graphic design business under the name Velcrokid for the past 10 years.

    The shop stocks all kinds of art: murals, paintings, poetry, music, photography, filmmaking, and adorable, colorful, designer toys.

    "We wanted a physical space that was a beacon for the arts and a place for people to gather, be inspired, challenged, and connect," Bowman says. “We set up the shop like a coffee shop but we curate everything like an art gallery, whether it's the designer toys or the various food and drink options."

    The various food and drink options include coffee, pastries, and imported packaged sweets, but here's the thing: Everything is sold from a row of vending machines that run along one wall, from hot coffee to Japanese packaged pastries to pies from local purveyor Emporium Pies, who package up a single slice that can be purchased, like everything else, through the vending machines. They have a huge selection of exotic beverages from around the world like UCC Coffee with milk, a ready-to-drink sold in a can. Prices range from $3 to $20.

    The store is spacious with polished concrete floors and colorful mod chairs and tables. Walls are lined with art from local artists, with a separate retail section for toys too big to fit in the machines. Items for sale include plushies and stuffed toys from brands like Pop Mart.

    Bowman previously owned the creative workspace Mill Street House in Lewisville, which is now a wedding and event space. He became entranced with the idea of vending machine cafes after seeing them in Japan, where vending machines are a major trend and are also adored by Millennials and Gen Z.

    Beyond the fun bells and whistles, Bowman wanted to bring something innovative to Lewisville.

    “Our spot is kind of a unique hub for art and community,” Bowman says. “My wife and I lived in the Lewisville area for a little over 18 years and just always had a longing to have a place like this in the area where people could gather and be inspired through the arts.”

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