Free hot dogs, 'Dutton Ranch' renewal, Bible verses in schools | Top service stories
The Star-Telegram’s service journalism team covered a mix of food, entertainment and education news in the past week. The roundup below recaps top stories readers should know.
- From reporter Brayden Garcia: Paramount+ has renewed “Dutton Ranch” for a second season, bringing the “Yellowstone” spinoff back to North Texas. The series drew 12.9 million viewers globally in the week after its May 15 premiere and stars Kelly Reilly and Cole Hauser reprising their roles as Beth and Rip.
- From reporter Ella Gonzales: Curly’s Frozen Custard will give away 250 free hot dogs on July 4 in honor of America’s 250th birthday. The first 250 guests at the Camp Bowie Boulevard drive-thru will receive a free quarter-pound Nathan’s hot dog, with no purchase necessary and one per person.
- From reporter Tiffani Jackson: The State Board of Education is expected to take a final vote June 26 on a reading list that includes Bible stories for Texas public school students across multiple grades. Selections range from Noah’s Ark and David and Goliath for elementary students to Genesis and 1 Corinthians 13 at the high school level, with a phased rollout starting in the 2030-31 school year if approved.
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Jake Harris
Fort Worth Star-Telegram