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In today's newsletter:

  • How Dallas holiday closures will change your trash pickup and city services
  • Could a Dallas code officer’s side deals cost small shops dearly?
  • Were Dallas police protecting free speech or overstepping at the AAC?

Also on today's calendar: Wizop Wednesday's Holly Jolly Christmas Showcase and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: What did the little needle say to the mother needle when it brought home a failing report card? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Thursday: Breezy, warm, with a high of 78 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Friday: Very warm, temps: high: 82, low: 65.
  • Saturday: Very warm, with a high of 82 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dallas City Holiday Schedule for Christmas and New Year's (northdallasgazette.com) — Dallas city offices, libraries, recreation centers, and many administrative departments will be closed on Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, but essential services like police, fire, and animal shelter operations continue. Residents should expect shifted garbage and recycling pickup to Friday and Saturday on both holiday weeks, and can still pay court fines or handle emergencies through Dallas 311 and the Marshal’s Office.
   

2. 'I am afraid of her': Dallas mechanic says Code Compliance officer extorted hundreds of dollars from him (wfaa.com) — A Dallas auto shop owner says a city Code Compliance officer pressured him for hundreds of dollars in personal payments while implying she could shield him from large fines, prompting a Dallas police investigation and the employee’s administrative leave. City officials stress their commitment to integrity as Rivera and his attorney urge stronger protections for small businesses navigating code enforcement in Dallas.
   

3. Video of Dallas police detaining street preachers at AAC sparks First Amendment debate (dallasnews.com) — Dallas police are under scrutiny after a viral video showed officers detaining two street preachers outside the American Airlines Center and citing one for a noise violation while issuing both criminal trespass warnings. The men and their attorney say they may pursue legal action, arguing their First Amendment rights were violated, while Dallas police insist they followed city code and remain committed to protecting free speech.
   

4. Holiday reunions and surprises delight travelers and shoppers at Dallas Love Field and NorthPark Center (wfaa.com) — Holiday travelers and last-minute shoppers in Dallas are soaking up festive surprises at Dallas Love Field and NorthPark Center, from emotional family reunions to kids finally meeting Santa. Shoppers are scrambling to finish gifts and wrapping, while musicians keep the mood bright with the long-running Tuba Christmas tradition that’s been delighting Dallas audiences for decades.
   

5. $14M gift card cloning scheme busted in Texas; 3 arrested, say authorities (star-telegram.com) — Dallas-area authorities say three men tied to a $14 million gift card cloning scheme are now jailed in Dallas County and Garland, with local police and state agencies leading the crackdown. Investigators link the suspects to thefts across the Dallas-Fort Worth area and beyond, and warn residents to inspect gift card packaging closely for signs of tampering.
   

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    Thursday December 25
  • Virtual College Tours
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    5:30 pm
    • Friday December 26
  • NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    9:30 am
  • Toddler Storytime
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    10:30 am
  • Winterween (Holiday Movie Series)
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    1:00 pm

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  • Breakthrough T1D Merry Mahjong Tournament Raised Funds for Nonprofit Organization —Juliette Coulter Read on Patch
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I guess I’m not as sharp as I thought.
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