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Nothing but love for these 3 can't-fail Valentine's Day gift ideas

The countdown is on, and if you're still searching for just the right Valentine's Day gift, we've got three unique ways to show your sweetheart how much you care.

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A membership to Mokara Spa at Omni Dallas is a gift that keeps on giving.

James Avery Artisan Jewelry
Celebrate the one you love with jewelry that's been proudly crafted in the Texas Hill Country since 1954. Each James Avery piece is inspired by the most precious things in life: love, family, and friendship.

What begins as a piece of jewelry grows into something more for those who wear it. Shop now to find a Valentine’s gift that expresses your feelings, straight from the heart.

Mokara Spa at Omni Dallas membership
Pamper your loved one with the gift of relaxation every month. A Mokara Spa membership allows you to enjoy one or two signature services, such as a facial, massage, or manicure/pedicure, depending on tier level.

Benefits include access to the Omni Dallas fitness center, the Uptown Terrace Infinity Pool, and exclusive rates at the Restaurants on Lamar.

Right now you can score a 50 percent savings for the first month when purchasing a 12-month contract, which also comes with a complimentary welcome package.

Milam & Greene whiskey
Tempt your Valentine with a gorgeous bottle of whiskey. Like rewarding romances, creating a great whiskey through blending brings out the best of the individuals’ “personalities.” The double-gold-winning Milam & Greene Triple Cask Bourbon is a blend of three of the best bourbons you will ever taste. It has five-year-old Kentucky bourbon and 14-year-old Tennessee bourbon, married with four-year-old bourbon distilled by master distiller Marlene Holmes in Blanco, Texas. This creamy, soft, and surprisingly smooth bourbon is a perfect Valentine gift.

For something slightly sweeter for your sweetie, try the Milam & Greene Port Finished Rye. This remarkable rye whiskey is finished in Port wine casks that bring out seductive flavors of cinnamon, rich velvety chocolate, dark cherries, and black currants. Forbes named it the “World’s Best Whiskey.” Wine Enthusiast loves it so much, they scored it an outstanding 97 points and it made one of the Top 100 Spirits.

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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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