🌱 Dallas Fire Association Backs City Manager Firing + I-635 Closures

Hi all. I'm back with your fresh edition of the Dallas Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and breezy. High: 100 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The head of the Dallas Fire association says the group supports the firing of the City Manager. T.C. Broadnax is reportedly under heavy scrutiny for his operation of the city's permitting process. The Dallas Fire Association's letter to the City Council has tacked on payment issues, conditions at the city's fire stations, and equipment status. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Segments of Interstate 635 will be closed this week. The announcement was made through the Texas Department of Transportation. Click for the full list of road closures, times, and detour routes. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. Numerous North Texas residents reported long power outages that lasted more than 24 hours. The outages were through Oncor and were reportedly the result of severe temperatures. The power company reports that it has crews throughout the region repairing equipment as fast as possible. (NBC DFW)

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Today in Dallas:

• Teen Art Studio At Virtual Animation Workshop (All Day)
• Student Job Fair At North Crowley High School (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Vermicomposting can significantly amplify your sustainability efforts. Learn more about vermicomposting at a workshop today, Jun. 14, at the Fretz Recreation Center. The workshop begins at 6:30 p.m. Can't make it in person? Click to attend virtually. (Twitter)
• Do you know the proper curbside etiquette for your trash bin? Click to learn how to participate in the city's sanitation efforts responsibly. (Twitter)
• DART has implemented changes to its bus route schedule. Click to learn more. (Twitter)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! I'll see you around.

— 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.