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Hollywood stars honor Farrah Fawcett at Dallas gala and more top stories

It was a star-studded evening.

Photo courtesy of Farrah Fawcett Foundation

Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week includes a star-studded Dallas gala and the best small cities in America. Plus, local restaurants get into the State Fair spirit. Find our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend right here.

1. Friends of Charlie's Angels honor Farrah Fawcett's legacy at Dallas gala. Hollywood came to Dallas on September 24 for the Farrah Fawcett Foundation’s annual Tex-Mex Fiesta. The star-studded evening annually benefits Stand Up To Cancer and the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge in Dallas.

2. 2 shining Dallas suburbs declared the best small cities in America. More than a dozen of the suburbs that make up the DFW Metroplex are among the best small cities to live in, according to a new WalletHub study. And two perennial favorites lead the way.

3. Starbucks to close 4 Dallas-area stores among 250 nationwide. Starbucks closed four Dallas-area locations last week as part of a broader plan to shutter 250 underperforming stores across North America.

Big Tex burger from Rodeo Goat Rodeo Goat's Big Tex Burger. Photo courtesy of Rodeo Goat

4. Dallas restaurants get into State Fair spirit with fun and funky fare. Inspired by the annual extravaganza, restaurants across Dallas are getting in on the action, offering their own State Fair-themed dishes and specials, from Frito Chili Soufflé and Hot Cheeto elote to funnel cake fries and deep fried churros.

5. Rare dinosaur exhibition makes American debut at Perot Museum in Dallas. The Perot Museum of Nature and Science will become the first North American venue to host the international tour of The March of the Triceratops when it comes to Dallas in July 2027.

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Free Dallas job fair connects workers with over 3,000 'high-paying' jobs

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More than 3,000 jobs will be on offer at a free Dallas job fair on Wednesday, September 30, with some paying up to $40 an hour: The ninth annual You're Hired Job Fest will take place from 9 am-1 pm at Gilley's Dallas, 1135 Botham Jean Blvd.

Representatives from at least 80 companies, including Coca-Cola Southwest Beverages, Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART), Parkland Health, FedEx, UPS, TEKsystems, and the City of Dallas will be interviewing job seekers for a range of positions in logistics, transportation, technology, manufacturing, government, healthcare, and a variety of other specialties.

As several industries prepare for increased demand during the upcoming holiday season, many available positions offer competitive wages, benefits, and opportunities for tuition assistance or reimbursement, according to a release.

“Employers are waiting for you to walk through the doors,” Dallas County Judge Clay Lewis Jenkins, one of the event organizers, says in the release. “With average wages exceeding $23 an hour and some positions paying more than $40 an hour, this is about more than finding a job. This job fest is about finding an opportunity to build a better future, whether you’re looking for your first job, a career change, or a job upgrade.”

Hosted by the non-profit organization Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas in cooperation with the T.D. Jakes Foundation, and Jenkins, the free job fair will also feature career-focused seminars with professionals available to help job seekers strengthen their search and career development.

Attendees are encouraged to bring copies of their résumé, dress professionally, and be prepared to speak directly with employers about current openings and hiring requirements.

Admission and on-site parking are free. More information and free registration are available through Workforce Solutions Greater Dallas.

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