🌱 City Council Loosens Restrictions On Food Trucks + Concert Week

Get on up, Dallas! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Becoming windier and humid. High: 83 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas City Council has voted to lessen restrictions on food trucks by cutting fees and expanding food preparation options. The council hopes that the new ordinance will increase the number of food trucks operating in the Dallas area. The council is also planning on reviewing a proposal that would create food truck zones throughout the city's green spaces. (CW33 Dallas)
2. Are you searching for the cheapest way to experience Dallas' biggest summer concerts? Live Nation is bringing back its annual ticket spree called Concert Week. The week-long promotion provides the opportunity to get $25 all-in tickets to the hottest concerts in Dallas. Tickets will go on sale May 4 through May 10 while supplies last. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. National Superhero Day is the perfect opportunity to explore Dallas' vibrant comic book scene. CW33 has compiled a list of local Dallas comic book stores that are celebrating the exciting holiday. Click for the full list of stores that include Red Pegasus Comics and Dallas Vintage Toys. (CW33 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At The Watauga Public Library (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department has made an arrest in a 2016 homicide investigation. Click for the full report. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Zoo has plenty of animals that love a good tree trimming. The community can donate freshly cut tree trimmings for the zoo animals. Click here for more information. (Facebook)
• DART rides will be free for voters during the May 7 General Election. Click here to plan your trip. (Twitter)

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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.