Dallas Daily 12/4/24

Sports

🏈 The Dallas Cowboys won their Thanksgiving Day game against the New York Giants.

Business and Economy

⚽️ Dallas is a lone finalist for the FIFA World Cup International Broadcast Center, which could bring significant economic and international attention to the area.

🛍️ Despite the rise of online shopping, thousands of shoppers visited local malls and shopping centers on Black Friday

✈️ Southwest Airlines is ending cabin service earlier on flights to reduce the chance of injury

Community and Health

😷 Cook Children's Medical Center has reported a record-high number of visits for respiratory viruses

🥒 Cucumbers have been recalled in the US and Canada due to possible salmonella contamination

🆘 The DFW chapter of Wreaths Across America is short 5,600 wreaths as the deadline approaches

Education

🏫 The Grand Prairie Independent School District voted to terminate their recently hired superintendent, Jorge Arrendondo

Holiday Events

🎄 Dallas Trail of Lights: This event, which started on December 2, is a major holiday attraction. It features a World’s Largest Light Tunnel, a Ferris Wheel, Ice Slide, Giant Snow Foam Pit, Projection Mapping Show, Grand Carousel, and various other activities including a Drone Show and photos with Santa.

🎅 Christmas in Cowtown at the Fort Worth Stockyards: This event kicked off the holiday season in Fort Worth, attracting many with its festive atmosphere and activities.

💡 Holiday Parade & Holiday Lights in the Park: Taking place at Armstrong Park, this event includes a holiday parade and the lighting of the park, featuring Kid 'n Play and Jade Flores.

⛸️ Ice, Lights and City Nights: Located at the Pegasus Lawn in downtown Dallas, this event offers an outdoor ice skating rink and other festive activities.