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Inwood Village is your one-stop shop for holiday gift-giving

Check off everyone on your list.

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The holiday season is upon us, and instead of wasting time and energy trying to find the perfect gifts for everyone on your list, why not do all your shopping in one place?

At Inwood Village, you’ll find gifts (and gift cards) for all your loved ones, whether they’re fitness enthusiasts, fashionistas, or four-legged friends. Plus, many of the shops here are locally owned small businesses, so you’ll be doing your part to support the community — all while enjoying a less stressful, more curated shopping experience.

For the health and fitness enthusiast
As we’re all aware, it can be easy to over-indulge during the holiday season. For the fitness gurus in your life, get them a gift they’ll appreciate: a gift card to one of the boutique workout studios at Inwood Village, like Sweat or The Bar Method.

Wellness enthusiasts will also undoubtedly love getting their green juice fix at The Juice Bar and experiencing the healing benefits of The Ozone Bar’s services. And you can never go wrong with premium-made athleisure — you’ll find only the most stylish workout clothing at SculptHouse.

For the fashionista
For that special someone in your life who loves paying attention to the latest trends in clothing and accessories, there are plenty of high-end treasures to be found at Inwood Village.

Sift through fashion and fine designer jewelry at Susan Saffron — or better yet, have a piece custom created by their team of in-house designers. Liz and Honey is your go-to spot for trendy, affordable clothing, and Wolo Boutique sells highly curated designs you’re unlikely to find anywhere else. And at Saint Bernard, shop for fashion-forward ski and snowboard apparel styles.

For your furry friend
We all know that person who loves their dog more than they love most humans. For the dog lovers on your list, get them a gift card or pick out a specialty toy or treat at Raw by Canines First.

For the little ones
Looking for fun activities to keep the kids busy? Check out Toys Unique, a locally owned toy shop that specializes in all the latest toys. KidBiz sells adorable, one-of-a-kind designer clothes for kids and infants.

Or shop for the latest trends at Gap Kids. And for a great gift for the young — or the young at heart — a gift card to I Heart Yogurt is in order.

For the homebody
To find the best gifts for every kind of homebody (from the Netflix connoisseur to the hostess-with-the-mostess), shop upscale furniture, vintage decor, and original art at Inwood Village.

Both Mary Cates and Co. and Mecox boast a mix of antiques and the latest re-edition finds. Quatrine sells custom upholstered furnishings in a range of unique fabrics and styles.

Shop small, shop local
To see the full Inwood Village directory, visit here. And don’t forget to shop small and local on Small Business Saturday, November 27 — there’s no better time to finish your holiday shopping.

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Dallas narrows down field for new city manager to 4 candidates

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After six months without a city manager, the city of Dallas has narrowed down the field of replacements to four semifinalists including one serving as current interim city manager, plus candidates from Fort Worth, Michigan, and Georgia.

Dallas has been without a city manager since May, when previous city manager T.C. Broadnax left to take a job with the city of Austin. Since that time, Broadnax's former chief of staff Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has served as interim city manager.

The city retained Baker Tilly, a consulting firm, to recruit and compile candidates. (Baker Tilly famously erred in the brochure it created for the position by featuring a photo of the Houston skyline instead of Dallas; they've since replaced it with Dallas.)

A spokesperson for Baker Tilly did not respond to inquiries but according to D Magazine, an email listing the candidates has been sent to the Dallas City Council.

The semifinalists include:

Kimberly Bizor Tolbert, Dallas’ current interim city manager
William Johnson, an assistant city manager in Fort Worth
Mark Washington, the city manager of Grand Rapids, Michigan
Zachary Williams, a county chief operating officer in Georgia

All have more than 25 years' of public administration experience and have worked in similar capacities in their respective cities.

Before working in Fort Worth, Johnson was Baltimore’s transportation director and Atlanta’s deputy chief operating officer and public works commissioner.

Washington worked in Fort Worth and Austin before becoming Grand Rapids’ city manager.

Williams has mostly worked in Georgia at the county level, including serving as county manager in Fulton County and chief operating officer in DeKalb County.

Tolbert began working for the city in 1998, first as the city manager’s assistant and later in the aviation department. Broadnax hired her as his chief of staff in 2017.

Unlike the Mayor and the Dallas City Council, the city manager position in Dallas is not elected but is instead appointed by the city council, and is tasked with executing policies, overseeing the annual budget, and managing staff at city hall.

The council’s Ad Hoc Committee will choose finalists, introduce them to the public, and make an offer in early 2025.

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