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New outdoor ice skating rink glides into Grapevine for 2022 Christmas season

Get ready to lace up those skates.

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UPDATE 11-17-2022: The Peace Plaza Ice Rink opening has been rescheduled to Saturday, November 19 to accommodate the ice making process, organizers posted on social media. "You can still come out Friday to be the first to see the ice rink in process and be there for the opening of the Holly Jolly Bar at 6 pm at Grapevine Main," they say. For more information, visit the website.

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The "Christmas Capital of Texas" is adding a festive new feature for the 2022 holiday season: Grapevine will debut an outdoor ice skating rink along Historic Main Street in November.

The 4,500-square-foot outdoor ice rink — which, yes, will be real ice — will open on November 18, and remain operational for 52 days, through January 8, "making it a must-visit winter activity for all ages," the City of Grapevine says in a July 13 announcement. "This new attraction adds to the list of more than 1,400 attractions and events Grapevine hosts over 40 days during the holiday season."

According to the announcement, the Grapevine City Council approved an agreement with ICE Challenge Enterprises to construct and operate the temporary ice rink near Peace Plaza in front of Grapevine Main Station, home to Harvest Hall at Hotel Vin, 815 S. Main Street. The 90-by-50-foot ice rink will be adjacent to a 30-by-40-foot concession area.

"The towering live Christmas tree will remain in its location on the plaza, as well as the larger-than-life ornaments visitors have come to know and love each season, such as the giant reindeer, Victorian coaches, and more," officials say.

The rink will also be next to the Historic Cotton Belt Depot, from which the popular North Pole Express train excursion departs. Despite the 100-degree temps of mid-summer, tickets for the North Pole Express will go on sale at 10 am Tuesday, July 26.

"Visitors will be able to plan their holiday festivities in advance with a trip aboard the North Pole Express, holiday shopping along Main Street, comforting eats and warm drinks at the many restaurants and winery tasting rooms, and a chance to hit the ice on the new outdoor rink," officials say.

Construction of the ice rink will begin on November 11. If all goes well, it'll operate for the next three holiday seasons, they say.

This is the second new outdoor ice skating rink announced for the Dallas-Fort Worth area this holiday season; there's one gliding into the historic Stockyards district, too.

Price of admission and ticket details for the Grapevine ice rink have not yet been announced; visit GrapevineTexasUSA.com for more information coming soon, they promise.

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How to catch the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight at AT&T Stadium Arlington

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In his spare time, Jake Paul is also designing menu items for Dog Haus.

YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul had to wait an extra four months for his high-profile match with 58-year-old former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson.

The delay from the original plan for July was caused by Tyson having a medical episode on a plane and needing time to recover from a stomach ulcer.

But now the rescheduled bout is set for November 15 at the $1.2 billion retractable-roof home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys in Arlington. The state has sanctioned it as a pro fight with some modifications.

Here's a guide for watching the fight:

When is the Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight?

It's hard to give an exact time for the main event Friday night, but it could approach 11 pm. The telecast starts at 7 pm Dallas time.

Is the Tyson-Paul fight free on Netflix?

While this isn't the more common, and more expensive, pay-per-view format followed by most major boxing events, it does require a Netflix subscription. Netflix reported more than 280 million subscribers worldwide at the end of the third quarter in 2024.

What are the odds on the Tyson-Paul fight?

Paul is a minus-200 betting favorite, according to BetMGM Sportsbook. That means the payout for a Paul victory would be about half the amount of any bet. The most bet prop is for Tyson to win by KO/TKO or DQ (+275), followed by Tyson to win on points (+1000) and Tyson to win in the first round (+1400).

What's the age difference between the fighters?

It's 31 years. Paul is 27.

When was Tyson's last sanctioned fight?

Tyson retired in 2005 with a record of 50-6, with 44 knockouts, after losing to Kevin McBride. He fought Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition four years ago. Paul is 10-1 with seven knockouts against mostly undistinguished opponents. His loss was to Tommy Fury, the less-accomplished half-brother of former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury.

How many rounds are scheduled for the Tyson-Paul fight?

The fight is scheduled for eight two-minute rounds, as opposed to the normal three minutes and 10 or 12 rounds for most pro fights. Tyson and Paul also will use heavier gloves with the idea of decreasing the power of punches. The gloves will be 14 ounces instead of 10. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation has said Tyson's physical condition met the criteria for the fight to proceed.

What are the purses?

According to reports, Paul will make $40 million and Tyson about $20 million. Paul did mention his number at a news conference in August.

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