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Wrap up gifts for everyone on your list at Dallas' Inwood Village

A gift card to Rise No. 1 is perfect for your Francophile friend.

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Instead of running here, there, and everywhere while trying to get your holiday shopping done (yep, it's already that time), take care of everything — and everyone — at Inwood Village.

With gifts, goodies, and more for everyone on your list, you'll want to head here first.

Wellness + self-care
Literally who wouldn't appreciate a gift that encourages relaxation and rejuvenation? Gift cards for services from Hiatus Spa, which offers massages, facials, nails, and more, and The Ozone Bar for its infrared sauna, lymphatic fascia release, and all things detox know no gender.

Teachers especially would love a pick-me-up smoothie, bowl, or pressed juice from The Juice Bar (grab yourself one too, while you're at it).

Golf + great style
Dress to impress this holiday season with artfully tailored and custom clothing from J. Hilburn. Got a golfer in your life? Gift stylish and innovative gear from Stitch, a vintage motorsports-inspired golf brand.

Sparkles + holidays looks
You know that diamonds are a girl's best friend, so make her holiday season sparkle with a gift from Susan Saffron Fine Jewelry. ‘Tis also the season for stylish clothing, so shop Liz + Honey for your holiday party looks. Spending your holiday somewhere tropical? Stop by Bask Boutique to shop for your beach vacation — you can almost feel the sand in your toes already.

Home + hearth
Find festive decor to bring the holiday spirit into your home at Mary Cate’s and Co. For unique home decor and high-end furnishings, Mecox and Quatrine will leave guests in awe, while furniture from Bassett makes a statement any time of the year.

Hosting + entertaining
Stop by Pogo’s Wine & Spirits to get all of your holiday party beverages — it's guaranteed to make spirits bright this year. Pick up artisan breads and other baked goods from Empire Baking Co., plus you can serve something sweet with Van Leeuwen’s unique ice cream flavors, like buttermilk berry cornbread and chocolate caramel cheesecake.

Foodies + date nights
Say “bon appétit” to Rise No. 1's soufflés on your cozy holiday date night, or gift your Francophile friend a gift card. A delicious Dallas favorite since 2005, Asian Mint is the spot to fuel up on Asian fusion cuisine before or after your holiday shopping. Or round out your day of holiday shopping with tacos and margaritas at Mesero.

See a full list of Inwood Village's shops and restaurants here, and follow @inwoodvillage on Instagram or sign up for the email newsletter to always be in the know.

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A gift card to Rise No. 1 is perfect for your Francophile friend.

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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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