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6 hot Dallas-Fort Worth deals that put State Fair of Texas discounts to shame

MUTTS Canine Cantina in both Dallas and Fort Worth will offer $5 MUTTS Burgers on National Cheeseburger Day.

Photo courtesy of MUTTS Canine Cantina

Ordinarily, we'd be anticipating all the discounts we could get in our annual trips to the State Fair of Texas this time of year. But with the biggest event on the Dallas calendar canceled due to the coronavirus pandemic, we'll have to look elsewhere to soothe our bargain-hunting souls.

We've unearthed some of the best deals around Dallas-Fort Worth to ease the strain on our readers' bank accounts. Below are the top five deals to check out this week.

Abuelo's: On Mexican Independence Day, September 16, the Mexican food chain, which has five locations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, will offer promotions on two of its most popular margaritas. Guests can get the Mexican Flag Margarita for $8.95, which will be served up in a complimentary take-home “party ball” sphere, while supplies last; or the El Jefe Margarita, which will come with a free, limited-edition shaker to take home, while supplies last.
B&B Butchers: The steakhouse in Fort Worth will provide 400 complimentary meals (while supplies last) for first responders on both Tuesday, September 15 and Friday, September 18 from 11 am-2:30 pm. First responders can pull in front of the restaurant at The Shops at Clearfork anytime during those hours where their meal (a various selection of entrées plus a water or soda) can be ordered from their window and delivered to their car.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar: The restaurant chain, which has five locations throughout Dallas-Fort Worth, will celebrate National Cheeseburger Day with a weeklong deal. Every day through September 18, guests can double their cheeseburger, adding another patty for free. The free “double it” promo will be available for to-go orders placed online at www.hopdoddy.com or to-go/dine-in orders placed at their nearest location. Guests ordering online should use the code “DOUBLE” to redeem.
Kolache Factory: The pastry chain, which has four locations in Collin County, is offering a buy three, get three free deal on Sunday, September 20 to celebrate National Pepperoni Pizza Day. The deal is good for any type of kolache except Polish varieties. Customers must show this coupon in order to get the deal. The offer is good for in-store or curbside pickup purchases.
Mutts Canine Cantina: On National Cheeseburger Day — Friday, September 18 — MUTTS Canine Cantina in both Dallas and Fort Worth will offer its signature MUTTS Burger for only $5 (normally $10.50) from 4-9 pm.
Uncle Julio's: The Mexican restaurant chain, which has seven locations in Dallas-Fort Worth, will celebrate National Guacamole Day, September 16, by offering a large Prepared to Order Guacamole for only $5 (normally $14) for both dine-in and to-go orders. For a complimentary Prepared to Order Guacamole, guests 18 and older can sign up for the Amigo Especial Loyalty Program in an Uncle Julio’s restaurant or at UncleJulios.com (valid for new member sign-ups only). Additionally, dine-in guests can get a Julio’s Gold Margaritas, Frozen ‘Ritas, or Swirl Margaritas for only $5 each, while to-go customers can get either Frozen ‘Ritas or Swirl Margaritas for $5 each at participating locations.

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Dallas acquires 30-year-old amusement park for $13 million

Adventure Landing

An amusement park in Far North Dallas was purchased by the City of Dallas to be developed into a community park. The Dallas City Council voted during its December 11 meeting to buy Adventure Landing, a 30-year-old amusement park at 17717 Coit Rd. for the sum of $13.7 million with a goal to keep the park in business.

The 13.5-acre property has been an entertainment venue for the past 30 years, with mini golf, batting cages, soccer fields, and arcade games.

The previous owner, the Hildebrand family, previously turned down much bigger offers from developers because they wanted the buyer to carry on their mission and keep the park a park.

The Park and Recreation Department will operate the soccer fields, and Adventure Landing will manage all other facilities until a future park is constructed.

In November, the Park and Recreation Board unanimously approved the land acquisition item and recommended approval to the City Council.

“With the cost of land in the north Dallas area increasing in value, we are fortunate to secure this property to make sure residents have access to green spaces and new recreational amenities,” says Dallas Park and Recreation Board President Arun Agarwal in a statement. “Acquiring land in certain fully developed areas of the City for park purposes is exceedingly difficult, and this acquisition represents a unique opportunity for us as a city.”

A release says there aren't many parks in the area, and the closest parks are Preston Ridge Trail to the west, Twin Lakes Park to the south, and the Cotton Belt Trail, which is currently in the works.

“This acquisition represents far more than the purchase of land – it symbolizes a pivotal investment in addressing a critical need within a community with the fewest parks in the entire city," says District 12 Park and Recreation Board Member Lane Conner in a statement. "By creating this new park, we are taking a transformative step toward providing every resident, no matter their neighborhood, with access to exceptional green spaces."

Adventure Landing will keep the same name and management team under the new ownership.

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