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Find the perfect holiday gift at The Star District’s 30+ shops and restaurants

Pause for the Winter Wonderland Tea at La Parisienne.

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The Star District in Frisco is an endless source of gifts for everyone on your holiday list. While you're there, experience holiday cheer, festive dinning and shopping, and a visit from the big man himself, Santa Claus.

Gifts for her
Find the stocking stuffers she really want this holiday season at Flea Style, a festive outfit or handbag at Monkee's of Frisco, or shine bright with Cartier shades from Luxe Eyewear.

Give the gift of culinary delight and make every meal an experience with the help of the Winter Wonderland Tea at La Parisienne.

Flea Style gifts Scoop up sparkly stocking stuffers from Flea Style.Photo courtesy of The Star District

Gifts for him
J. Hilburn’s gift guide has the perfect present, at every budget, for every guy on your list this season. Have trouble making a choice? J. Hilburn’s in-store stylists will help you make your picks (and customize them!) for the men in your life.

Have a sports fanatic on your list? Give them the gift of collectibles this holiday season with sports cards and collectibles from Cards in a Box, which features everything from sports cards to signed helmets and one-of-a-kind collectibles.

So he’s a foodie? Sign up for a delicious dinner a with a full-sensory experience complete with towering interior trees, provocative lighting, and live performances from aerial artists at The Glen Restaurant & Bar.

Savor scotch at The Monarch Stag.Photo courtesy of The Star District

Gifts of the South
Give the gift of travel accessories with in-store customization on luggage, koozies, and leather goods from King Ranch Saddle Shop. Select something just right from their curated gift guide, which features gifts for everyone.

Unleash the cowboy or cowgirl within with Lucchese cowboy boots, then strut your way into locally famed Dee Lincoln to enjoy Prime cuts during a prime season.

King Ranch leather goods Find leather goods made to last at King Ranch Saddle Shop.Photo courtesy of The Star District

Gifts of comfort
Gift relaxation with holiday specials from Hiatus Spa + Retreat, the award-winning Texas day spa featuring signature massages, facials, body treatments, med spa services, and nail therapies.

Gather 'round the table with family and friends to enjoy a large selection of pastas and extensive array of fresh fish, plus delicious cocktails at Lombardi Cucina Italiana.

With dozens of shopping options in The Star District, you’re sure to discover something special for everyone on your list. For more, visit TheStarDistrict.com.

Lombardi Cucina Italiana What's better than a big plate of pasta?Photo courtesy of The Star District

Holiday events at The Star
Looking for a break from shopping? Be sure to check out these can’t miss family friendly events at The Star this holiday season:

Come celebrate the most wonderful time of year during the Christmas Sip & Stroll in The Star District on December 6. Enjoy festive sips, Christmas music and photo moments, gift shopping, exclusive offers, hot cocoa, and much more while visiting 15-plus participating shops and restaurants in The Star District.

Get in the holiday spirit with a visit to Santa at The Star, presented by Monument Realty. Meet Santa Claus at his Cowboys-themed cottage in the heart of The Star District through December 24.

Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza powered by Reliant is an electrifying 20-minute show that ignites The Star with a powerful mix of game-day excitement and Christmas cheer on Tostitos Championship Plaza.

The show kicks off with a dazzling performance by the world-famous Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, followed by the lighting of The Star’s 67-foot LED Christmas tree by a Dallas Cowboys football legend.

There are several ways to see Santa at the Cowboys Christmas Extravaganza.Photo courtesy of The Star District

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See a complete list of shops, restaurants, and more at The Star District here.

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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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