Dallas Daily 12/3/24

School District Issues

🏫 Lewisville ISD is considering school closures as part of its plan to address enrollment issues.

🏫 Dallas ISD has seen academic improvements after implementing a cellphone ban five years ago[6].

🚽 The district has also automated bathroom breaks to curb behavior issues on campus.

Law Enforcement and Public Safety

👮 A Dallas Police officer has pleaded guilty related to an injury of a demonstrator during the 2020 protests, facing an uncertain future with the department.

-In Fort Worth, a man was charged with murder after shooting and killing his next-door neighbor during a fight.

Community and Health

🚰 A boil water notice has been issued in Ennis due to a water main break.

Traffic and Transportation

🚦 A report from the Texas A&M Transportation Institute shows a 7% decrease in traffic delays despite a 7% increase in traveled hours over the last five years, thanks to a historic number of TxDOT projects.

Sports

🐴 The SMU Mustangs are ACC Championship bound after a historic first season in the ACC.

🏀 Luka Doncic returned from a wrist injury and had a significant impact in the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Events

🎄 The Village Holiday Main Street Fest: Taking place on December 7 at The Village Dallas, this event features holiday festivities and activities.

🎅 Dallasites101 8th Annual Greenville Naughty or Nice Holiday Crawl: Scheduled for December 14 in Lower Greenville.

🧦 Downtown Stocking Stroll Festival: Happening on December 21 at Main Street Garden Park.

❄️ DeDe McGuire Foundation Winter Wonderland Ball: Set for December 7 at Daisha Board Gallery, this is a charity event with a winter wonderland theme.

🐂 Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo - FWSSR ProRodeo Tournament: Various dates in January 2025 at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, including Military Appreciation Night on January 29.

🎵 Neck Deep: On January 29 at The Factory in Deep Ellum, Dallas.

👮 2024 Dallas Police Department Christmas Food Giveaway: On December 17 at Paul Quinn College, an event to support the community during the holiday season.

🃏 RnB GameNight Dallas: On December 14 at La Neta Cocina y Lounge, a night of games and R&B music.

🧘 New Moon Yoga & Sound Bath: On various dates, including upcoming weekends, at Reverchon Park.

💼 Dallas Career Fair - Dallas Job Fair: Multiple dates, including December 12 at Hotel Indigo Dallas Downtown, for job seekers.

🤠 Ultimate Bullfighters: On January 28 at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth.