🌱 Dallas County Is Best For Small Biz + Historic Win For DISD

Morning, Dallas! Let's get you all caught up to start this day off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in Dallas.

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First, today's weather:

Milder with sunshine. High: 62 Low: 40.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas entrepreneurs know their city is great for small businesses, and now the rest of the nation knows it, too. Personal finance website SmartAsset recently named Dallas County the best county in Texas and the No. 4 county in the United States overall for small businesses. To determine the rankings, SmartAsset examined federal data to consider the number of small businesses operating in each county, how much income they generate, and what they pay in taxes. According to Dallas Economic Development, nearly 80 percent of businesses in Dallas are small businesses, and they employ almost 40 percent of the city's workers. (CultureMap Dallas)
2. Every high school football fan in Dallas had something to celebrate this weekend as South Oak Cliff claimed the state championship title. This victory was more than just a win for the school, though: It was the first time in over 50 years that a Dallas ISD school won the title. "The whole city of Dallas is excited for South Oak Cliff," said Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia of the historic win. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
3. Want a chance to see Super Bowl LVI in Los Angeles? All you have to do is donate blood to your local Red Cross during the month of January. The American Red Cross will automatically enter all blood and plasma donors next month into a drawing for a chance to win tickets to the Super Bowl and a home theater package. Over the next few weeks, blood drives are happening at the Lowe's Dallas on Dec. 23 and the American Red Cross Dallas Chapter on Dec. 28, Dec. 30, and Jan. 3. There are also several other blood drives happening throughout Dallas on Dec. 28. (Dallas Patch)

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Today in and around Dallas:

• Turtle Creek Chorale Presents An Evening With David Archuleta At First United Methodist Church in Richardson (7:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Still looking for that perfect holiday gift? Consider giving the animal lover in your life a year of free Zoo admission, free parking, and tons of other perks with a 2022 Dallas Zoo Membership. Memberships can be gifted digitally — no mailing required! (Instagram)
• Tickets to the Dallas Arboretum's Cool Thursdays Concert series are now on sale to the public, kicking off in April 2022. Don't miss the most spectacular view of the sunset over White Rock Lake while enjoying bands from all over the country! (Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center is currently hiring and has multiple positions available. Visit BeDallas90.org/careers to view job openings and learn how to apply. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you all tomorrow for another update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.