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Hottest ZIP codes top this week's 5 most popular Dallas headlines

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Editor's note: A lot happened this week, so here's your chance to get caught up. Read on for the week's most popular headlines. Looking for the best things to do this weekend? Find that list here.

1. 2 Dallas-area ZIP codes make list of hottest U.S. housing markets in 2023. Despite higher mortgage rates, Dallas' housing market continued to attract more people in 2023, according to a new report by Opendoor. Two Dallas-area ZIP codes in particular – in Forney and Aubrey – earned top 10 status on the list of "hottest ZIP codes in the U.S."

2. Barnes & Noble bookstore chain debuts 2 new Dallas-area locations. Two new locations of bookstore chain Barnes & Noble have opened in the Dallas area, and there are more to come. According to a release, the stores are located in Flower Mound and Richardson, part of a wave of store openings that show the chain in the midst of a major comeback.

3. Uncover new openings and hot dishes in this Dallas restaurant news roundup. Even with the holidays upon us, the bi-monthly roundups of Dallas restaurant news do not stop. There is always news to gather, whether from emails, press releases, or the worldwide web. Here's what's happening in Dallas restaurant news.

4. The 10 buzziest CultureMap stories that had Dallas talking in 2023. What was Dallas reading in 2023? We are so glad you asked. News of crane flies' arrival last spring landed atop the list. A documentary that examined Texas' next potential mega-metro captivated readers. Here's a look back at the 10 most-read CultureMap stories from the year.

5. Dallas makes list of top 10 cities for people on the move in 2023. Texas was the top state in America for people on the move in 2023, according to the company that provided them with the equipment: Top Growth States Report, a new report from U-Haul, ranks Texas the No. 1 state for newcomers in 2023. U-Haul further drills down to the most popular cities in its Top U.S. Growth Cities, and Dallas makes the top 10, coming in at No. 9.

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Turn Cancer Upside Down

Figure skating legend Scott Hamilton brings holiday ice show to DFW

Scott Hamilton & Friends Benefiting The Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation

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Scott Hamilton will emcee the ice show.

Scott Hamilton, the 1984 Olympic gold medal-winning figure skater known for his signature backflip, is coming to Dallas-Fort Worth for a holiday ice show and "Frozen 5K" fundraising mega-event.

The fundraiser portion ties into Hamilton's public battle with testicular cancer in the 1990s, which led him to found the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation in 2014. The nonprofit's mission is to fund innovative, patient-centered, targeted treatments that fight cancer while preserving quality of life.

One of its fundraising events is the Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer ice shows, which bring Hamilton and other world-class athletes to rinks around the country.

NYTEX Sports Centre in North Richland Hills is hosting a holiday version on Saturday, December 20 at 7 pm, where Hamilton will emcee and Olympians Mariah Bell, Ashley Cain, and Polina Edmunds will perform.

Tickets range from $32.75 to $79, with proceeds benefiting UT Southwestern Medical Center in addition to the Scott Hamilton CARES Foundation.

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"This isn’t just an ice show - it’s a celebration of hope, resilience, and community," the city of North Richland Hills says in a Facebook post. "Expect breathtaking performances, holiday cheer, and the chance to see world-class athletes light up the ice, all while supporting a cause that will touch so many."

If you'd like to get out on the ice yourself, you can register for the Frozen 5K on December 21 and skate 35 laps to honor and remember those impacted by cancer. The $35 registration fee includes a T-shirt, or you can donate extra to receive other Sk8 to Elimin8 Cancer swag.

DFW-only fundraising incentives include an autographed program ($500), a VIP meet-and-greet plus autographed program ($1,000), or the chance to perform at the holiday ice show (top fundraisers only — see more info here). Better start stretching.

It's the perfect time for Hamilton to bring his ice show to North Texas. Ice rinks are a huge holiday trend for 2025, with kids of all ages gliding and spinning on special pop-up rinks from Grapevine to Garland to the all-new CultureMap City Rink in downtown Dallas.

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