🌱 TRE Celebrates 25 Years + New COVID Testing Sites In FW

Happy Tuesday, people of Dallas! Here's everything you need to know going on in Dallas today.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny. High: 79 Low: 59.

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Here are the top 4 stories today in Dallas:

1. This week the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) will celebrate 25 years of providing commuter rail service across the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. As part of the celebration, the TRE is offering riders the opportunity to win 25 days of free rides. Participants who share their fondest TRE memories have a chance to win 25 regional day passes. Entries will be accepted through Jan. 2 on the TRE website. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
2. Amid rising demand, The City of Fort Worth is making sure that access to COVID-19 testing remains available. In addition to the current testing site at the TEXRail North Side Station, 3001 Decatur Ave., new testing sites will be open on Tuesdays and Thursdays at the FWISD Scarborough-Handley Fieldhouse and the Como Community Center. (Press Release Desk)
3. The Dallas Independent School District is continuing to make sure its students have meals over the holidays. Meals were distributed Monday at 22 different high schools for all district students who needed a week's worth of food during the winter break. (FOX 4 Dallas)
4. There's no better way to celebrate 2021's exit than with a night out in Dallas-Fort Worth. Whether you're searching for a family-friendly dance party, a sing-along celebration, or a night out with some international flavors, the city has something for everyone. Here are more than a dozen events happening in the area on New Year's Eve. (Dallas Observer)

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Today in Dallas:

• Meadows Museum Exhibition: Canvas & Silk: Historic Fashion from Madrid's Museo del Traje - Southern Methodist University (10:00 AM)
• TechNest Webinar: Where Experts Share Insights - Fort Worth Chamber Of Commerce (4:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Zoo shared pictures of its newest bundles of joy. The zoo's Sumatran tiger, Sukacita ("Suki") gave birth to two healthy cubs, one male and one female, earlier this month. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department reminds citizens that fireworks are illegal in the city, and could get you a $2000 fine. (Facebook)
• Through Dec. 31, you can make twice the impact for animals in need at the SPCA of Texas. Donations will be doubled up to $50,000 through the end of the year; the funds will go toward necessary food, shelter, and medical care for pets in need. (Instagram)

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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.