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In today's newsletter:

  • Where can Dallas residents still legally vape under the new rules?
  • How Dallas believers should mark the start of the month of Rajab
  • What was that mysterious light over the Dallas sky really about?

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Today's riddle: What did the windowsill say to the glass? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Monday: Clouds and breaks of sun, with a high of 73 and low of 61 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 75, low: 63.
  • Wednesday: Very warm with periods of sun, with a high of 75 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. No More Vaping - A New City Ordinance has Banned Vaping in Dallas (keanradio.com) — Dallas has begun enforcing a new city ordinance that bans vaping in most public places, treating it much like cigarette smoking and limiting use to designated areas. Residents can no longer vape in offices, parks, or within 15 feet of building entrances, and businesses were given a year to update signage before enforcement started.
   

2. The Crescent Moon of the Month of Rajab, 1447 A.H. (imam-us.org) — Dallas-area Shia Muslims are reminded that Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, is the first day of the Islamic month of Rajab, based on verified moon sightings across North America and including input from a committee member in Dallas. The announcement also highlights key religious dates in the month and explains that the moon-sighting committee serves communities throughout the continent.
   

3. Strange Light Streaks Across Dallas Night Sky—Here's What Texans Actually Saw (kfmx.com) — Strange light streaks over the Dallas night sky recently had some residents briefly wondering about aliens before it was identified as a SpaceX Falcon 9 launch visible across Texas. The story walks through the initial confusion, how the rocket was confirmed, and shares broader UFO-sighting trends that might intrigue sky-watchers around Dallas.
   

4. Rare Photos of Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders Through the Decades (keanradio.com) — Fans in Dallas can take a nostalgic look back at rare photos of the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, showcasing their evolution from small black-and-white squads to today’s large, polished team. The piece emphasizes the hard work, athleticism, and pride that go into representing the Cowboys brand over the decades.
   

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    Tuesday December 23
  • NTFB Application Assistance for Social Services
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    9:30 am
  • Connected Dallas: Stay Connected, Get Empowered!
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    10:30 am
  • Winterween (Holiday Movie Series)
    Dallas Public Library , 1515 Young Street , Dallas
    1:00 pm
  • A Visit from Santa
    Martin Luther King Jr Library and Learning Center , 2922 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. , Dallas
    1:00 pm

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