🌱 Racial Equity Discussion + Batman Props In Downtown Dallas

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 54 Low: 33.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The City of Dallas has opened a dialogue to hear from the community on how it can offer more equitable access to arts and culture to all residents. The Racial Equity Plan met on Thursday evening at Winnetka Place to discuss how the city can be more equitable. The city is still collecting input through a voicemail program and on its website. (CW33 NewsFix)
2. Props for the upcoming Batman movie are now on display in downtown Dallas. Props include the Batmobile and the Bat suit that Robert Pattinson will wear in the upcoming movie. The film hits theaters on Mar. 4. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Dallas College is relaunching its Brewer Program. Texas brewers are searching for trained employees to make beer, and this program is meant to meet the increase in workforce demand. According to the Texas Comptroller, craft brewers in the Lone Star State employ more than 4,000 Texans. (CW33 NewsFix)

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Today in Dallas:

• Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At The Watauga Public Library (12:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Mavericks have announced that their seventh annual Mavs Ball is right around the corner. Check out their Instagram post for more details about the event. (Instagram)
• DFW Airport announces the return of Australia's Qantas to the airport. This is the first time since 2020 that the airline has been conducting flights at the airport. (Facebook)
• Dallas Zoo announces its upcoming Dino Safari presented by Reliant. Click here to get your tickets and to plan your visit. (Instagram)

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— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.