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Greetings Dallas! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How will Dallas’ $220 million pension deal affect first responders?
  • Why did a shopper bring a full-sized horse into Dallas Target?
  • How a Dallas cancer survivor’s art ended up on Stars fans’ shirts

Also on today's calendar: Bonsai Workshop at Vector Brewing and 9 more events.

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Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 68 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Saturday: Pleasant with clouds and sun, temps: high: 66, low: 30.
  • Sunday: Mostly sunny and much colder, with a high of 43 and low of 28 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dallas police and fire pension board settles city lawsuit – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — Dallas’ police and fire pension board has narrowly voted to settle its lawsuit with the City of Dallas, clearing the way for a $220 million payment to the fund in 2026. City leaders say the deal keeps a state-mandated plan on track to fully fund first responders’ retirements by 2055, though some board members worry it may shortchange current and retired police and firefighters.
   

2. Viral TikTok Shows Horse Strolling Through Target (keanradio.com) — Shoppers at a Target just north of downtown Dallas were stunned when a woman casually led her horse through the aisles, a moment that quickly went viral on TikTok. The piece recounts the November 13 incident, recalls other recent Texas animal-in-store mishaps, and urges residents to stick to common-sense rules about where pets and livestock really belong.
   

3. 'Finish the Fight': Cancer survivor's artwork inspires Dallas Stars fans after beating rare blood disease (cbsnews.com) — A Dallas attorney and cancer survivor just saw her artwork spotlighted at a Dallas Stars home game, where the team’s foundation honored her remission and resilience. After battling a rare blood cancer and finding healing through painting at Baylor Scott & White, she designed “Finish the Fight” T‑shirts that were handed out to hundreds of fans and even players.
   

4. Dallas designer searches for missing valuable dresses – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — A Dallas-based dress designer is scrambling to recover two valuable custom gowns that went missing after FedEx tracking showed them delivered and signed for by someone she doesn’t know. After media inquiries, FedEx acknowledged the package likely went to the wrong suite in her building and has promised to help track down the dresses, which hold major financial and sentimental value.
   

5. Vigil and feast day at Dallas' Cathedral Guadalupe draws crowds seeking hope amid fear (wfaa.com) — Thousands of worshippers are expected at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas, where a two-day vigil and feast day celebration offers spiritual comfort amid heightened fears over recent ICE operations in North Texas. Parishioners and church leaders describe the gathering as a chance to reclaim joy, community, and hope for vulnerable immigrant families.
   

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💬 Chatter

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  • Texas Ranks Among the Best States for Drivers in New LendingTree Report —Claire Hastings Read on Patch
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