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🌱 Dallas Job Growth Fueled By Migration + Builder's Complaints

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Happy Friday, Dallas! Let's get you all caught up to start today off on an informed note.

First, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and very cold. High: 33 Low: 14.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

  1. According to the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Texas job growth was above the national average of 4.5 percent. The Federal Reserve Bank attributes this to internal migration within the United States due to the rising cost of living and housing. Officials have cited work-from-home policies allowing individuals to move to areas with lower living costs, like Texas. (KFDX - Texomashomepage.com)
  2. The BLK Experience Pop-Up Museum is returning to the Urban Arts Center for the second time. The exhibition will be available to the public on Feb. 5 and will run throughout the rest of Black History Month. Iconic images and nostalgic commentary will be showcased on social media and featured at the exhibit. (Northdallasgazette)
  3. Dallas Builders Association members voiced their frustration at the Jan. 31 Dallas City Hall meeting. The heated discussion was kickstarted from The City of Dallas asking for feedback from stakeholders at the Government Performance and Financial Management Committee meeting. The majority of the complaints were about permits with the City of Dallas that have taken weeks to be approved and have resulted in costing builders thousands in lost earnings. (candysdirt.com)

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Today in Dallas:

  • Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At The Watauga Public Library (12:00 AM)
  • Spanish Spelling Bee At The Castleberry ISD (12:00 AM)

From my notebook:

  • The Dallas Mavericks recognized Black History Month as a time to celebrate families and their undying legacy. Click for testimonials. (Instagram)
  • The Dallas Zoo announced they will be closed today due to severe winter weather hitting the Dallas area. (Facebook)
  • DFW Airport confirms that the Dallas runways are not operational while being treated for snow and ice. Please check with your airline before heading to the airport. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another update.

— 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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