Dallas Daily 12/10/24

What you need to know...

December 10, 2024

Local Crime and Incidents

  • Dallas Apartment Fire: A fire in a Dallas apartment complex sent two people to the hospital and displaced dozens of families.

  • Kidnapping of Ride-Share Driver: A man has pleaded guilty to kidnapping a North Texas ride-share driver and faces life in prison in Arlington.

  • Scammers Posing as Police: North Texas scammers, particularly in Plano, are posing as police officers, resulting in thousands of dollars stolen from victims.

Education and Community

🏫 Fort Worth ISD Schedule Adjustments: Fort Worth ISD has adjusted school schedules to accommodate late-arriving buses.

🎅 Local Nonprofits and Events: Various nonprofits in the DFW area are hosting drives and events to make the holidays brighter for the homeless and other communities in need.

Sports

🏀 Dallas Mavericks: Luka Doncic achieved his 2nd straight triple-double and the 79th of his career, helping the Dallas Mavericks win their recent game.

⛸️ Figure Skating: Amber Glenn became the first U.S. woman in 14 years to win the figure skating Grand Prix Final.

Real Estate and Economy

🏘️ DFW Real Estate Market: The Dallas-Fort Worth region is predicted to be the top real estate market in 2025, having ranked third nationally this year and consistently being in the Top 10 for the past six years.

Other Notable Stories

🥵 Texas Migration Trends: Data indicates that Texas may be losing its appeal as a destination for inbound migration due to hot summers and increasing home prices.

Holiday Events

☘️ Lightscape at Fort Worth Botanic Garden: This event transforms the garden into a magical wonderland with stunning light displays, new installations, and interactive elements. It runs from November 22 through January 5 and includes Special Santa Nights.

💡 Christmas Lights Displays Across Dallas:

  • Highland Park Lights: A tour through the picturesque streets of Highland Park known for its extravagant displays.

  • Reliant Lights Your Holidays: At the AT&T Performing Arts Center, featuring live music and entertainment.

  • Prairie Lights: A drive-through light display in Grand Prairie with over four million lights.

  • Musical Tree at Dallas Arboretum: A display of lights synchronized with holiday tunes, along with other seasonal events and concerts at the Arboretum.

  • Grapevine North Pole Express: A family-friendly train ride with storytelling, caroling, and a visit from Santa Claus.

Holiday Crawl and Parties

🌲 8th Annual Naughty or Nice Holiday Crawl: Taking place in Lower Greenville on December 14, this event features a festive holiday crawl.

🍺 7th Annual 12 Bars of Christmas Crawl® - Dallas: Happening on December 14 at Playground Bar, this is another popular holiday crawl event.

Community and Charity Events

🎅 Black Santa Christmas Event: Scheduled for December 14 in DeSoto, this event celebrates the holiday season with a focus on community.

👪️ Big Brother / Big Sister Charity Event 2024: On December 13 at 2927 N Henderson Ave, this event supports a local charity.

Other Notable Events

🍪 17th Annual Cookies & Castles - Dallas: At the Scottish Rite for Children, this event is a festive gathering with cookies and holiday activities.

🍸️ For Oak Cliffmas Cocktail Party & Fundraiser: On December 13, this event in Oak Cliff combines holiday cheer with a fundraiser.