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Good morning, neighbor ☀️ here's a little fun piece of Dallas history to kick off your Wednesday: On this date back in 1919, Maple Avenue in Uptown was paved with concrete for the first time, turning it into the tree-shaded hub we love today.
Here's what we're covering today:
🎭 Today's events (family-friendly + Night Owls)
🏡 A brand-new single-family home under $450K
🍔 New on the Dallas Food Scene (just opened!)
📰 Fresh Dallas news from the last 24 hours
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🎶 What's Happening Around Dallas Today
🌟 Editor's Pick ✨ Holiday at the Arboretum + Night Glow – New AURORA light installations transform the gardens after dark. Night Owl tickets just $15 after 8:30 PM. What makes it different this year?
👨👩👧👦 Family & Kids-Friendly
🚂 The Trains at NorthPark – 10 a.m.–8 p.m. | NorthPark Center, Level One – $12 adults, $7 kids, 2 & under free. 💡 Sensory-Friendly hours tonight 6-8 PM | Directions 📍
🌳 Children's Adventure Garden – 9 a.m.–5 p.m. | Dallas Arboretum – Included with admission. Plan your visit
🏡 Holiday at the DeGolyer House – 9 a.m.–1 p.m. | Dallas Arboretum – Included with admission. Tour details
🎨 Open Studio at SPARK! Dallas – 1–4 p.m. | 1409 S Lamar St – $15/guest. What kids can create | Map 📍
🤝 Afterschool Volunteer Opportunity – 4–6 p.m. | Jubilee Park Community Clinic, 820 Ann Ave – Free. Sign up to help | Get directions 📍
🌙 Night Owls (Evening & Late)
🎸 Of Monsters and Men + Arny Margret – 8 p.m. | The Bomb Factory – Icelandic indie-folk legends. Get tickets | Venue info 📍
🎤 Xavier Wulf – 7 p.m. | House of Blues Dallas – Underground rap energy. Tickets & details
🎵 Futurebirds – 7 p.m. | The Echo Lounge, 1323 N Stemmons Fwy – Southern indie rock. See lineup | Directions 📍
🎸 Taylor Acorn – 7 p.m. | Cambridge Room, House of Blues – TikTok sensation live. Check availability
🎵 TheARTI$T and Nali – 8 p.m. | Three Links Deep Ellum. Event page | Map 📍
🤘 they are gutting a body of water w/ Cashier – 8 p.m. | Club Dada, 2720 Elm St. More info
🏀 Knicks vs. Mavericks – 9:30 p.m. | American Airlines Center – Can Dallas snap the streak? ESPN. Game preview | Tickets 🎟️
🏒 Islanders vs. Stars – 8 p.m. | American Airlines Center. Game info | Tickets 🎟️
⚡ DON'T MISS Dave Chappelle Presale starts 11 AM today! Text "LAUGH" to 469-382-5858 for early access. Dec 17-18 shows will sell out. Why this venue is special
🚗 Worth the Drive (Nearby Cities)
FORT WORTH: 🏀 TCU Horned Frogs vs. Kansas City Roos – 7 p.m. | Ed & Rae Schollmaier Arena – $9+. Get tickets | Arena info 📍
🎭 Stockyards Rodeo Rink – Through Jan 4 | Fort Worth Stockyards – Ice skating with fire pits & full bar. $20-$25. Session times
ARLINGTON: ☕ Cafecito Time – 10 a.m. | Latino Business Alliance networking – Free coffee & connections. RSVP here
🎓 UTA Hospitality Showcase – 11:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Palo Duro Lounge, University Center. Event details
PLANO: 🎨 Shops at Willow Bend Holiday Village – Through Dec 24 | Santa photos, playhouses & donuts with Santa. Full schedule | Directions 📍
📣 Have an event happening in Dallas?
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🏡 Home Spotlight
518 S Cockrell Hill Rd, Dallas Single-Family • 3 Bed • 2 Bath • 1,800 sq ft • Brand New 2025
Sometimes the perfect home isn't the one with all the bells and whistles—it's the one that just works.
What makes this one special:
✨ Single-story single-family – No stairs, no shared walls. Your own house, your own yard, your own space.
🏗️ Brand spanking new – 2025 construction means you're the first. New appliances, new systems, new everything. Zero "what did the previous owner do?" surprises.
🍳 Kitchen built for real life – Large island that actually seats people, gas range for serious cooking, and space that flows into the living area. Not cramped, not wasted.
🚗 2-car garage included – In this market? Yes, please.
🏡 1,800 square feet done right – New construction, single-story, with a garage and a fully fenced yard. The whole package.
📍 Oak Cliff adjacent – Close to Bishop Arts buzz without the Bishop Arts price tag.
The bottom line? This is what "move-in ready" actually means. No projects, no surprises, just unlock the door and start living.
New single-family home in Dallas? Click to see what it's listed for—you might be surprised.
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Dallas business owners 💙
Our readers love discovering what’s local — where to eat, shop, and spend their weekends.
If you run a spot that makes this city better, we’d love to feature you.
No pushy ads, just real visibility with Dallas people who actually care.
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🍔 New on the Dallas Food Scene
Claremont Neighborhood Grill just opened in Preston Hollow
What they're serving:
Elevated American comfort food
The already-famous Claremont cheeseburger ($18)
Double-cut Duroc pork chops
Smoked brisket sliders with Zavala's beef
Why locals are buzzing: Reservations are nearly impossible to get – fully booked weeks in advance with 25-minute waits even on weeknights
The story: From the Katz brothers behind Beverley's and Green Point, named after their grandparents' South African hometown
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📰 Fresh Dallas / Texas News
CITY & GOVERNMENT
🏛️ Dallas moved its city council elections from May to November to align with state constitutional amendment voting, aiming to boost historically low voter turnout. (Source)
WEATHER & SCIENCE
⛈️ WEATHER ALERT: Heavy rain expected Thursday (Nov 20) with 1-3 inches of rainfall across Dallas. Gusty winds and lightning likely, but flooding and severe weather risks remain low. First significant rain since Nov 1. (Source)
SPORTS
🏈 Dallas Cowboys defeated Las Vegas Raiders 33-16 on Monday Night Football in emotional game honoring late teammate Marshawn Kneeland with helmet decals and moment of silence. (Source)
🏀 Mavericks face Knicks tonight at 9:30 PM at American Airlines Center as Dallas looks to improve 4-11 record.
COMMUNITY & RECREATION
🎢 Six Flags Over Texas teases new record-breaking roller coaster coming to Arlington theme park. (Source)
🌳 Texas expanding state park system with $1 billion fund approved by voters in 2023 — already acquiring thousands of acres including additions to Enchanted Rock. (Source)
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All right, neighbor—that’s today’s dose. See you tomorrow. I’m lacing up and hitting the streets to find the best of Dallas for you. 💙
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