🌱 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival + Long-Stay Shelter Dogs Need Homes

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

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy. High: 68 Low: 64.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas is famous for its thriving food scene, and that includes bakeries that serve up brownies. The list at the link includes brownie shops throughout the area to help you find the perfect stop for chocolate confections. Whether you prefer crispy or fudgy brownies, you're sure to find something that makes your mouth water. (CW33 Dallas)
2. The 2022 BMW Dallas Marathon Festival will take place this weekend. There will be road closures around the area, which you can track on the Waze app. You can also use the app to receive real-time updates on the race. The maps of the race include the half marathon, full marathon, and ultimate marathon. (runDallas)
3. Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center is looking for homes for some of their dogs who have been at the shelter for quite a while. A large number of their dogs have been at the shelter for at least 90 days, if not longer. With that in mind, the organization is encouraging people in and around Dallas to consider adopting a rescue animal. Sometimes the dogs and cats who have been at the shelter the longest have the most love to give. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center)

Today in Dallas:

• Adopt A Family | Children’s Medical Center Dallas At Herb's House Coffee + Company (1:00 PM)
• Journey Into Christmas At Grace Bible Church (4:30 PM)
• Young Oceans Advent Concert At Wax Space (7:00 PM)
• Marc Broussard At The Kessler Theater (11:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sumatran tiger cubs Nety and Rudi turned one recently! Although Rudi has moved to a new home, you can still stop by the Dallas Zoo and wish Nety a very happy birthday. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• Bissell Pets is giving the SPCA of Texas an amazing gift this holiday season — they're reducing adoption fees for pets to only $25 until Dec. 11! Take advantage of this great opportunity to bring home a shelter pet. (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)
• Exall Recreation Center and Family Gateway are holding a virtual coat drive! Find out how you can get involved at the link. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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Alrighty, 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.