Glenn Beck Finds A Place of His Own

I’m sure that after Glenn Beck withdrew his bid for his first choice of locations for his radio and TV facility, the old Gateway Church building in Southlake, many of you were holding your breath and wringing your hands. Where would the poor guy go?

Well, you can rest easy. Las Colinas will be the home of GBTV, with a soundstage that will hold 500 people that want to hear Glenn Beck.

Things To Do In Dallas Tonight: Dec. 15

Hey, have you guys been keeping up with FrontRow lately? Hunter Hauk’s been writing some really great stuff in lieu of a traditional year end list. Also, if you haven’t read this yet, you should.

Is it really only Thursday? What a week it’s been. And speaking of weeks, if you’re a fan of the one devoted to sharks, there’s a great chance to check out the Museum of Nature and Science’s Predator or Prey exhibit tonight, where you’ll find full-sized replicas, zillion year old (slight hyperbole) fossils, interviews and video footage of shark attack survivors, and memorabilia from Jaws, the movie that really put the fear of fin in us all. The Beer and Bones event also offers foodstuffs, a cash bar, and live music for you to enjoy as you explore the museum after-hours.

I know you’ve seen the 10 Most Beautiful Women in Dallas. We celebrated these pretty ladies just last week, in fact. But I think we have one for party in us. The Warwick Melrose Hotel is throwing a celebration for Aubree-Anna, one of our winners who regulars at the Library Bar will recognize for both her beauty and her vocal talents. The party (in the hotel ballroom, rather than the bar) includes champagne, heavy appetizers, and of course, a performance by Aubree-Anna.

For more to do this evening, go here.

Leading Off (12/15/11)

Hit-and-Run Accident Leads to Intoxication Manslaughter and Murder. According to Arlington police, Thomas Harper allegedly was involved in a hit-and-run accident with two others cars on Collins Street. He then fled the scene, going 100 mph down Collins with other cars chasing him, according to witnesses. Then he smashed into a Dodge truck parked at the intersection of Collins and Brown, killing the driver. Then when a man approached the wreckage of Harper’s Escalade, Harper apparently shot him. During all of this, his toddler son and daughter were in the backseat.

Prosper Police Handing Out Gift Cards Instead of Tickets. At least to some people with good traffic habits. But you’re still getting pulled over, so I don’t know. Pass.

Here’s the CBS 11 News Team’s Favorite Holiday Recipes. Because I always have to do Leading Off the morning after the office holiday party.