THAT'S SO DALLAS It's another episode of "What do you do for a living?" in Highland Park Village. If you go into aviation, you could afford a $154,450 Mercedes SL 63. Also, if you're a drug dealer, or you "do apps" or work at the Chanel store and don't own a $70,000 or more car, you're doing something wrong. Also, to the man who sells Roto Rooters, you're less honest than a drug dealer driving a Ferrari. (Tik Tok)
THE CATCH-UP Coronavirus: Dallas County reported 510 new coronaviruscases, 38 probable cases and four deaths Oct. 20. (Details)
Twister memories: Here's a look back at that Oct. 20, 2019 tornado that turned most of Preston Hollow into smithereens. (Preston Hollow Advocate)
Hallow's Eve: It's like, this year is no treat, so skip the tricks. (Central Track)
Skools: DISD is launching a new Montessori school in North Dallas for the 2021-2022 year. It's going to be a Transformation school — think magnet school without admittance requirements. (Patch)
Dog moms and dads in Dallas rank fourth in the country for being the most indulgent and sociable owners. It has to do with the fact we like to spend on gadget items for our fur balls. (WBAP)
Dallasite: Clayton Kershaw, the starting pitcher for Los Angeles Dodgers in the first game of the World Series, was born in Dallas and went to Highland Park High School. Kershaw, who might be the best pitcher of his generation, makes more than the entire Tampa Bay Rays' pitching staff combined. (Yahoo)
Write that check: Here are six charities pivoting their events for fall. (CultureMap)
Don't stop believin': It's not just garage bands and indie artists that are losing out to the pandemic. The bands that make weddings bearable need saving too. (Dallas Observer)
TECH TALK Holidays: Big tech ruins everything. "It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown" and other Peanuts classic will begin streaming exclusively on Apple TV+. It will be streamed free Oct. 30-Nov. 1. (Detriot Free Press)
It's gonna get spicy: Alphabet, Google's parent company, got served a big fat antitrust suit by the U.S. Department of Justice on Tuesday. Some experts think it's an open-and-shut case for the government. Others think "what's the point?" Alexa already owns our souls. (CNBC)
DINING & DRINKS Kolaches or klobasnek? Whatever you call those heavenly pigs in blankets, here are the best places in Dallas to find your morning fix. (Dallas Observer)
So NYC: Shoals Sound & Service is a now Deep Ellum's very own bodega. This version of the northeastern essential serves cocktails, so we win. (Central Track)
#PARTNERNEWS Check my ride: Does your ride need maintenance or repair? We're your local choice for auto repair, custom wheels and new tires. Located conveniently off I-35. (Details)
