Pet of the Week

Mason the young Chihuahua mix seeks lifelong playmates

Previous featured pets Sister and Hannah are still waiting for homes, but Molly has been adopted. This week meet Mason, who has been at the SPCA of Texas since December 29, 2013.

Could this beautiful blue-eyed baby be your new pup? Let's meet him:

Breed: Chihuahua mix

Age: 4 months

Weight: 13 pounds

Personality: Mason is just a youngster, so that means he loves to run and play. He's a high-energy guy whose long, wiggly tail is constantly wagging with happiness.

Vital stats: He’s already been neutered, microchipped and dewormed, and he has received his age-appropriate vaccinations.

Are you ready to show off this sweet boy to friends and family? Come meet Mason (#125328) today at the SPCA of Texas’ Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center in Dallas at 2400 Lone Star Dr., near I-30 and Hampton Road. The center is open seven days a week, noon-6 pm.

Regular adoption fees are $95-$125 for puppies 0-6 months, $75-$95 for adult dogs 6 months or older, $50 for senior dogs 7 years or older, $50 for VIP dogs, $95 for kittens, $75 for adult cats, $50 for senior cats 7 years and older, and $50 for VIP cats.

The adoption fee includes spay/neuter surgery, age-appropriate vaccinations, heartworm test for dogs 6 months and older, initial heartworm preventative for dogs, feline leukemia test for cats 4 months and older, microchip, rabies tag, and free leash or cat carrier. Call 214-742-SPCA (7722) or visit the SPCA website for more information.

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This Week's Hot Headlines

The most festive Dallas neighborhoods shine in this week's top stories

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The Gift of Light in McKinney features over-the-top lights and a yard full of inflatables.

Editor's note: The top Dallas news of the week is full of holiday spirit, from festive neighborhood light displays to the best Christmas weekend events. Plus, exciting openings and reopenings to know. Catch up on our most popular stories below.

1. Must-see Dallas homes and neighborhoods for 2025 Christmas lights. There's no better family holiday tradition than piling in the car and looking at Christmas lights. Dallas and its suburbs are full of homes and neighborhoods decked out in dazzling displays, from coordinated cul-de-sacs to mansions that rival amusement parks.

2. Upscale Indian fusion restaurant Mango Yard to open in Frisco. An Indian restaurant that promises to be much more is coming to Frisco. Called The Mango Yard, it's set to open in early 2026 at the booming intersection of University Drive and Coit Road.

3. Spa Castle Korean bathhouse in Carrollton reopens after renovation. An Asian spa is about to celebrate a grand reopening. Spa Castle Texas, located in Carrollton, will reopen on January 1, 2026, following a multi-million-dollar renovation.

Spa Castle indoor pool Spa Castle is revealing renovations. Photo courtesy of Spa Castle

4. Mexican 'vibe' restaurant from California to open in Deep Ellum Dallas. A buzzy concept from California is coming to Dallas. Mama Por Dios, a Mexican restaurant chain known for its vibe, will open its first location in Texas in Deep Ellum in the Epic development at 2525 Elm St.

5. These are the 13 best things to do in Dallas on Christmas weekend. From ice skating to theater, music, and more, here are the best ways to spend your free time this Christmas weekend.