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New eatertainment hot spot putts into Plano and more popular stories

At Sip\u2019Stroke, you can catch the game, play a round of putt-putt, and enjoy a high-end meal\u2014all in the same space.

Sip'Stroke is now open in Plano.

Photo courtesy of Sip'Stroke

Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Dallas news of the week, from a new restaurant full of fun and games to a look at the best hospitals in DFW and Texas. Read on for our most popular stories, then plan your weekend via this guide.

1. New Plano restaurant Sip'Stroke tees up golf with chef-driven fare. It's tee time for a new restaurant featuring a private Full Swing golf simulator and an indoor putt-putt course in Plano. Sip’Stroke, the new "eatertainment" spot opened August 1 at 5969 Dallas Pkwy.

2. 13 Dallas-Fort Worth hospitals deemed best in Texas by U.S. News. UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas and a dozen more North Texas hospitals have earned bragging rights in U.S. News & World Report's newly released rankings of the Best Hospitals for 2026-2027.

3. Ex-Dallas Cowboy Tony Romo placed on leave from CBS Sports after arrest. Tony Romo has been placed on leave "until further notice" from his role as the lead analyst on CBS’ NFL coverage following his arrest on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.

4. Where to eat in Dallas right now: 10 fun restaurants for August 2026. This late-summer edition of Where to Eat in Dallas is brimming with fun.

5. Northeast burger chain Slap Burger set to smash in Richardson. A buzzy burger concept from the Northeast is coming to Texas. Called Slap Burger, it's a small smash burger chain based in New Jersey, and it's opening its first Texas location in Richardson.

Slap Burger New Jersey Richardson Slap Burger, coming to DFW. Slap Burger

Cannabis Clash

Federal lawsuit challenges Texas' new ban on hemp THC products

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The cannabis battle rages on in Texas.

A new federal lawsuit is challenging Texas' ban on many hemp-derived THC products just days after the law officially took effect.

The lawsuit filed Friday, July 31, by a Texas hemp retailer, a national hemp product manufacturer, and a consumer who says he relies on hemp-derived THC products, argues the state's ban conflicts with the 2018 federal Farm Bill, which legalized hemp nationwide.

The plaintiffs are asking a federal judge to remove the banned THC products from Texas' list of controlled substances and prevent the state from enforcing the law while the case moves forward.

The legal challenge comes after Texas began enforcing the ban Friday, making products containing hemp-derived THC variants such as delta-8 and delta-10 illegal to sell in the state. Some qualifying CBD products and certain hemp-derived delta-9 THC products that meet state requirements remain legal.

The latest lawsuit follows years of legal battles over hemp-derived THC products in Texas. In 2021, state officials classified several hemp-derived THC variants as Schedule I controlled substances, prompting lawsuits from members of the hemp industry. Earlier this year, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in the state's favor, clearing the way for enforcement of the ban.

Local retailers are now adjusting to the new restrictions.

Craig Bethards, who owns multiple hemp retail stores in the Coastal Bend, said his biggest concern is what the changes could mean for customers who have relied on those products.

Read the full story at our news partner KVUE.com.

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