Dedham Patch

The Patriots have reportedly come to terms on a one-year deal with the former Cowboys star. trib.al/gzMd9wJ

After a wild week of weather, it's possible Massachusetts could be hit with more severe storms and heavy rain late Monday into Tuesday. trib.al/b6fbetY

Many of us can point to a teacher whose influence has guided us, our children and our grandchildren. Nominate them for a Teacher Spotlight. trib.al/iJXLvRc

The sculpture portraying a wounded Indigenous man was thought to be destroyed in the 1950s until it showed up in Virginia 30 years later. trib.al/HQCNRFb

American credit card debt surpassed $1 trillion for the first time. A new analysis shows how much debt Massachusetts households hold. trib.al/39YwVFl

Cape Cod houses in Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Rhode Island have gable roofs. The pitch allows snow and rain to slide off easily. trib.al/adNRtqe

The answer is yes, but there aren't a ton of options. Here's what Patch found in our quest for affordable housing. trib.al/c8T301I

The change in state law would make calls free in state houses of correction. Fees now range from 12 to 14 cents per minute. trib.al/xMKnMsi

Almost three months before Halloween, the seasonal pop-up retailer has opened a handful of stores in Massachusetts, with more on the way. trib.al/u1RnU7t

Readers raise a stink about dog walkers who let their pets “squat and go,” leaving their neighbors to clean up the mess left behind. trib.al/SeRmwcE

See the week's top Massachusetts dining news: Complex donuts, town-sponsored beer garden, ice cream recall, more. trib.al/PNBtydR

Plus: EarthGang and Dead Prez at GLD FSTVL, Carnival in Provincetown, Five Seconds of Summer and much more across MA this weekend. trib.al/TX6NnC1

Save the date for August 17th. See all the details for this upcoming local event on Patch. trib.al/qMx5ImW

The $56 billion state budget will fund state departments and many local initiatives through June. trib.al/4cDMS5B

There are now some 20,000 people in the Massachusetts family shelter system due to housing costs and migrants seeking refuge. trib.al/mN8gjMC

From equity advocates to firefighters helping out in a crisis, these outstanding individuals improved their cities in Massachusetts. trib.al/snNUChR

Sadie Mauro, 17, was killed after a boat she was on crashed into a jetty at Sesuit Harbor in Dennis on the night of July 21. trib.al/u7hMxho

As the Mega Millions jackpot crosses $1.5 billion, an app launched in Massachusetts allows players to buy tickets from their phones. trib.al/zIP2usk

Community leaders are found in service and nonprofit groups, elected and appointed positions, and anywhere good things are happening. trib.al/zxXCYur

Heavy rainfall, isolated damaging winds and a brief tornado may all be possible during the morning storms. trib.al/ZzrcNFD