🌱 Dallas Museum Of Art Threats + Tiger Dies From Failing Kidney

Hi there, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer with clouds breaking. High: 76 Low: 63.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Museum of Art was forced to close due to threats against the building and garage. The museum reopened on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. after the temporary shutdown. The Dallas Police Department's Explosive Ordinance Squad responded to the call to search the building. No credible threat was discovered during the investigation. (WFAA.com)
2. An overnight rollover crash in northeast Dallas resulted in the death of one person. The crash occurred on Mockingbird Lane near Abrams on Sunday morning. The flipped before stopping in front of a home. The initial investigation has revealed that speed was likely a factor in the crash. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. A tiger at the Dallas Zoo has died from kidney failure. Manis, 18, died after a procedure revealed signs that his kidney condition was worsening. The tiger arrived at the Dallas Zoo in late 2015. The zoo's staff is remembering Manis as a “handsome, regal boy.” (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Today in Dallas:

• Holiday At The Arboretum At The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (9:00 AM)
• Winter Reading 2022 At Rowlett Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Jobseeker Support Session At Mesquite Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a new place to call home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dallas area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Zoo reports its birds are back. The birds were being closely monitored for Avian Influenza. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is searching for volunteers for the Holiday at the Farm event on Dec. 10. Click to sign up to volunteer. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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That's it for today. I'll see you soon!

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.