Waste Of The Day: How The Grinch Stole $30,000
Authored by Jeremy Portnoy via RealClearInvestigations,
Topline: The Grinch did not successfully steal Christmas this season, but he did use up $30,493 in taxpayer money.
A viral Grinch-themed house in Dallas drew crowds so large that the city needed extra police personnel hours, vehicles and barricades to control the nightly crowd of visitors, WFAA-TV reported.
Key facts: The 9,000-square-foot mansion in the Preston Hollow neighborhood in North Dallas became famous on TikTok in 2024, thanks in part to a Santa statue with President Donald Trump’s face. The house received coverage from the Today Show and an Instagram post from rapper Snoop Dogg, and the ensuing crowds cost the city of Dallas $25,375 in 2024 – rising to over $30,000 in 2025, according to WFAA.
Neighbors were unhappy, and the home received a citation for violating city codes on noise and light glare. The home was also featured in a city council presentation that warned of safety risks from large events, including residents trapped in their homes and limited access for first responders, according to WFAA.
Homeowner Ryan De Vitis called his neighbors “the real-life Grinch” over the controversy, which may explain his choice of theme for 2025.
But this year, his neighbors were prepared. The Preston Hollow Citizens for a Safer Community bought a special events permit and used their own money to hire off-duty police officers to limit vehicle and foot traffic in the area.
That offset ”significant” expenses for taxpayers, the city told WFAA, but the Dallas police still had to devote additional resources towards securing the street.
Critical quote: “While I appreciate homeowners lighting their homes to bring joy to others during the holidays, compromising public safety resources to this extent doesn’t reflect the spirit of the season,” City Councilwoman Gay Donnell Willis told KERA News last year.
Summary: The Grinch’s heart grows three sizes once he discovers the true meaning of Christmas, but the only thing growing in Dallas is the size of its projected budget deficits.
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Tyler Durden Thu, 01/29/2026 – 20:55
Source: https://freedombunker.com/2026/01/29/waste-of-the-day-how-the-grinch-stole-30000/
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