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In today's newsletter:

  • How one Dallas ISD officer turned a small toy drive huge
  • Why did these Yellowstone stars pick Dallas for their big day?
  • Can Dallas Trinity FC turn this playoff push into a title run?

Also on today's calendar: Crain & Wooley: Free Estate Planning Webinar and 8 more events.

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Today's riddle: Jimmy, did you crash on your bike again? You’ve lost a tooth! 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and chilly, with a high of 45 and low of 28 degrees.
  • Monday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 53, low: 38.
  • Tuesday: Increasing cloudiness, with a high of 63 and low of 54 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dallas ISD Officer Turns Classroom Toy Drive Into District-Wide Holiday Tradition (dallasexpress.com) — A Dallas ISD police officer’s grassroots toy drive has grown into a district-wide holiday tradition delivering gifts to hundreds of local students in need. Officer Omar Sepulveda partners with nonprofits, businesses, and fellow officers to identify struggling Dallas-area families and host a festive giveaway at Seagoville High School. Residents can still get involved by donating toys directly to the officer.
   

2. ‘Yellowstone' Stars Ryan Bingham + Hassie Harrison Are Married! (wearemontrose.com) — Two Yellowstone stars just chose Dallas for their western-themed wedding, bringing a bit of Hollywood romance to the city. The story details their Dallas ceremony, how a local charity event helped spark their relationship, and the personal touches behind their proposals and new life together.
   

3. Dallas Trinity FC beats Carolina Ascent FC, climbs into playoff spot with 3rd straight win (dallasnews.com) — Dallas Trinity FC has climbed into a playoff spot after edging Carolina Ascent FC, thanks to a 64th-minute winner from Lexi Missimo and a shutout from goalkeeper Rylee Foster despite conceding 20 shots. The team now sits fourth in the table and turns its attention to a big home clash against league leaders Lexington SC at the Cotton Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 20.
   

4. Dallas mansion sells for $30.5 million in largest Texas home sale of year (wfaa.com) — A University Park mansion just sold for $30.5 million, marking the largest public home sale in Texas so far this year and underscoring the strength of Dallas’ luxury market. The Hunters Glen Road estate, once owned via a trust tied to late Fortress Investment Group co-CEO Josh Pack, was purchased by a trust linked to a local Dallas family.
   

5. 9 Major Cities Where $80,000 a Year Covers a Comfortable Lifestyle (mondialnews.com) — If you’re weighing whether an $80,000 salary stretches in Dallas, this cost-of-living breakdown shows the city as a more competitive, pricier market than several peers, especially for housing. It compares Dallas rents and home prices with other metros and explains how job growth, taxes, and transit shape where that income goes furthest.
   

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    Sunday December 14
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    Oak Lawn Branch Library , 4100 Cedar Springs Road , Dallas
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