Dallas Daily 12/17/24

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December 17, 2024

☀️ Current Weather:

  • 🌡️ Temperature: 61°F (16°C)

  • Humidity: 58%

  • ☁️ Condition: Partly cloudy

  • 🌬️ Wind: 2 mph from the southwest

Community and Social Issues

✝️ The Potter's House and the Tarrant County Sheriff's Department are hosting a holiday event for children of incarcerated parents to bring Christmas cheer and support.

😇 The Salvation Army is distributing donated gifts to Angel Tree recipients, benefiting tens of thousands of North Texas families.

🥣 The Stewpot has acquired the CitySquare Opportunity Center, continuing food pantry and neighbor resource programs.

Sports

🏈 Colorado Buffaloes' Travis Hunter, with a North Texas connection, won the Heisman Trophy.

Public Safety and Incidents

🙏 A Texas DPS trooper was critically injured on the Dallas North Tollway after being hit by a yellow Mini Cooper while responding to a crash. The driver of the Mini Cooper was arrested for possession of a controlled substance.

Traffic and Transportation

⛈️ Severe storms caused delays at DFW Airport, with heavy rain, lightning, and small hail. A cold front is moving through, clearing the weather.

🚗 A reduced speed limit from 45 mph to 40 mph has been implemented on southern Loop 12 from Interstate 35 past Bonnie View Road in Sunnyvale to past Interstate 45 and Great Trinity Forest Way.

Local Development and Economy

🏄️ Cannon Beach, a $200 million, 35-acre surf resort and adventure park, is coming to McKinney and is expected to generate $2 billion in revenue over the next 10 years.

Holiday Light Displays and Festivals

🌳 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.

🎄 Musical Tree at Dallas Arboretum: Features a dazzling display of lights synchronized with holiday tunes, along with other seasonal events and concerts.

Holiday Concerts and Performances

🎻 Fort Worth Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert at NorthPark Center: Scheduled for December 19 at 7:00 PM.

Community and Charity Events

🍸️ 11th Annual Coats and Cocktails 2024: On December 21 at 8:00 PM at HALL Arts Hotel, a charity event collecting coats for those in need.

💃 NSN DFW Holiday Mix-N-Mingle: On December 14 at 4:00 PM at Shakertins - Midtown Dallas, a networking event.

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