🌱 Downtown Stocking Stroll + Family Dollar Employee Killed

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

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and cooler. High: 56 Low: 40.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Downtown Dallas, Inc. will be hosting the fourth annual Downtown Stocking Stroll on Tuesday, Dec. 17 at Main Street Garden Park. The event will allow guests to visit various downtown merchants for fun holiday stocking stuffers and treats. (CultureMap Dallas)
2. Dallas International Film Festival 2023 has released its official dates. The festival will be held from Apr. 28 to May 4. The festival is currently selling film passes. There are various passes to accommodate participants' viewing preferences. A general film pass is $100 and the Star Plus Pass is $500. Click for ticket details. (CW33 Dallas)
3. A Dallas Family Dollar employee has been shot and killed. Tenery Walker, 46, was shot on Thursday evening by an individual previously asked to leave the store. The unidentified suspect remains at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (WFAA.com)

Today in Dallas:

• Holiday Vendor Market At Dallas Arboretum's Main Entry Plaza (10:00 AM)
• Christmas Pops At Dallas Symphony Orchestra (3:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Dallas area searching for a forever home. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Arboretum will be in the holiday spirit this weekend. The Holiday Vendor Market is happening today and tomorrow from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over two dozen vendors will be participating. Santa will be visiting the Christmas Village. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)
• The Dallas Police Department has shared surveillance footage of the Family Dollar shooting suspect. Click to watch the footage. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you around!

— 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.