Dallas Daily 12/13/24

☁️ Today’s forecast:

• Current Condition: Overcast

• Temperature: 53°F (11°C)

• Humidity: 74%

• Wind: 12 mph from the SSE

• Forecast: Patchy rain nearby

🌧️ There is a chance of scattered rain in the area throughout the day.

🧑‍🚒 Dallas Fire-Rescue rescued a woman trapped in an elevator for over two hours at a restaurant in downtown Dallas.

📺️ There are rumors that Soulman's Bar-B-Que and Slow Bone will be featured in an upcoming episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives with Guy Fieri.

💎 Kendra Scott, has launched "Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott" in Dallas's West Village.

🎶 The 2024 Billboard Music Awards, hosted by Michelle Buteau, took place last night. Here are the key highlights and winners:

• Taylor Swift made history by winning 10 awards. She is now the most decorated female artist in Billboard Music Awards history.

• Other Notable Winners: Chappell Roan, Morgan Wallen, Fuerza Regida, Teddy Swims, Jack Antonoff.

💸 YouTube TV has announced a significant price increase for its streaming service, effective in the coming months. The monthly subscription price for YouTube TV will increase by $10, from $72.99 to $82.99 per month. The price was $35 per month when it launched in 2017.

🚁 Fort Worth is hoping to land a $632 million helicopter factory and has approved a 10-year tax abatement for the project.

🤑 Ariat is investing $72 million to expand its regional headquarters and build a distribution hub in Fort Worth.

🔼 The Dallas City Council approved a contract for a $15 million upgrade to the convention center.

🐅 Dallas Zoo Lights: Running through January 4, this event transforms the zoo into a luminous escape with over two million lights and 60 glowing lanterns. There is also a Sensory Friendly Night on December 16.

🚂 Trains at NorthPark: Open through January 5, this 35+ year tradition features 1,600 feet of model train tracks, with proceeds benefiting the Ronald McDonald House of Dallas.

🎅 Holiday at the Arboretum: Until January 5, enjoy the 12 Days of Christmas Gazebos, the Musical Tree, and a visit from Santa at The Pauline and Austin Neuhoff Family Christmas Village.

✝️ Michael W. Smith - Every Christmas: On December 15 at the Majestic Theatre, featuring Michael W. Smith and special guest Riley Clemmons for a heartwarming holiday concert.

🍳 Breakfast with Santa at Neiman Marcus: Scheduled for December 21, a festive breakfast event with Santa.

🩰 Texas Ballet Theater presents The Nutcracker: Running through December 29 at Bass Performance Hall, this classic ballet is set to Tchaikovsky's iconic score.

🎷 Saxophonist Vandell Andrew's Holiday Concert: On December 21 at the Ridglea Theater, a festive holiday concert by Vandell Andrew.

🍺 Fort Worth Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl: The 4th Annual Ugly Sweater Bar Crawl on December 21, a fun holiday-themed event.

🐐 Holiday Goat Yoga at Martin House Brewing Company: On December 22, a unique holiday-themed yoga event with goats.

🚲️ Trek Dallas Park Cities Holiday Lights Ride: On December 12, a family-friendly bike ride through the holiday lights of Highland Park, complete with festive beverages and treats.