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🌱 City Owes Thousands In Unpaid Overtime + Mental Health Training

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

  1. The Dallas Fire Fighters Association has accused the City of Dallas of owning tens of thousands of dollars in unpaid overtime. The association alleges that the unpaid overtime is from December and January. The overtime reportedly accumulated during the Omicron surge of the COVID-19 pandemic. (WFAA.com)
  2. A 19-year-old reportedly crashed into a Dallas apartment complex on North Masters after being fatally shot. According to the Dallas Police Department, Andrew Patterson struck two vehicles, a gas line, and then the building after he was fatally shot while he was driving his vehicle. The department's investigation believes that drugs were involved in the incident. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
  3. A Dallas nonprofit is offering mental health training in North Texas schools. The free trainings will hopefully teach parents, educators, and counselors how to identify mental health issues for students. CIS Dallas Regional is currently raising money to offer services to a larger population. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Today in Dallas:

  • Move and Shake Storytime At Benbrook Public Library (9:30 AM)
  • Book Babies At Benbrook Public Library (10:30 AM)
  • Name Droppers Genealogy Group At City of Grapevine (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The Dallas Arboretum will be offering free tours of the Rory Meyers Children's Adventure Garden from May 14 and 15. Click here to plan your visit. (Instagram)
  • Looking for your new Dallas dream home? Check out the latest local real estate listings on Patch. (Dallas Patch)

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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.

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