🌱 Reno Airport Expands Flights To Texas + Fire Department Gives Back

Hey, everybody! Helen Eckhard here with your fresh copy of the Reno Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

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A thick cloud cover. High: 46 Low: 34.

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Here are the top three stories in Reno today:

1. The Reno Tahoe International Airport has announced that it will now be offering non-stop flights to Austin and Houston in Texas. The new flights are being offered as part of an ongoing effort to expand air services for customers. Flights to Houston will be three and a half hours. Flights will run daily to both locations throughout the winter season. (KOLO)
2. The first menorah candle was lit last night at City Plaza to celebrate Hanukkah. The lighting was performed by Rabbi Mendel Cunin of Chabad of Northern Nevada. People of all faiths were welcome at the event, which featured live music and traditional hora dancing. Delicious holiday food and drinks were also served. (This Is Reno)
3. The Reno Fire Department hosted its annual Children's Holiday Party this Sunday. Children got to fill bags with presents to take home, such as stuffed animals and action figures. Over 60 local children received gifts at the event. The Children's Holiday Party has been a tradition since 2001. (KOLO)

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Today in Reno:

• Nevada Wild By Lynn Starnes at SAF Annex Gallery (8:00 AM)
• Daily Feedings & Presentations at The Discovery: Terry Lee Wells Nevada Discovery Museum (10:00 AM)
• Photos With Santa at Meadowood Mall (11:00 AM)
• Skills: Getting Started With Mac at Apple Summit Sierra (12:00 PM)
• Knit/Crochet/Craft In Reno at Swill Coffee & Wine (1:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Western Nevada Performing Arts gave an amazing performance for Vitality Carson City. Fantastic job, everyone! (Western Nevada Performing Arts via Instagram)
• Looking for fun, foodie ways to ring in the New Year? This list of Reno food spots offers some of the best ways to wine and dine your way into 2023. (Reno Food Tours via Instagram)
• Reno Little Theater will be holding its Winter Break Camp this January! Your child will love learning about wintery folk tales! (Reno Little Theater via Facebook)

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— Helen Eckhard

About me: Helen Eckhard is a marketing associate at Lightning Media Partners. Outside of work, she enjoys constructing crossword puzzles, knitting, or devising increasingly crafty ways to kill off characters in her mystery novels.