🌱 Dallas Ranks Worst City For Money Management + DART Sales Tax Plan

Hey, friends. It's Thursday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community today.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. WalletHub conducted a study to find the best and worst cities for money management in 2023, as managing money can be challenging despite its importance. They compared over 2,500 cities based on 10 money-management indicators, and Dallas ranked among the worst of the larger cities in the country – No. 53 (out of 66). The study also found that only 56 percent of adults are confident in their personal finance knowledge, and good money management skills are crucial during times of high inflation. (CW33 Dallas)
2. Dallas City Council Members and DART officials had a dispute over the use of sales tax money Dallas residents have paid, regarding the construction of the new Silver Line rail transit project linking Plano with Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. The Silver Line is a design-build project, and there are concerns over storm drainage, traffic safety, and noise issues for trains running beside homes, causing delays in the project. Despite additional money being available for the project, it is still facing challenges and disputes. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Dallas police announced that Officer Barron Cooper was fired, and Officer Aaron Cagle was suspended for 20 days over separate incidents. Cooper violated several department policies, including using unnecessary force against a citizen and getting involved in an on-duty accident without notifying a supervisor. Cagle was arrested in March 2022 outside of a bar in northwest Dallas and was charged with interference with public duties and public intoxication. (WFAA.com)

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Today in and around Dallas:

• Forth Worth Music Festival – Day 1 At Tannahill's Tavern And Music Hall, Fort Worth (3:00 PM)
• On Your Feet! The Musical, At Winspear Opera House (8:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Dallas area at the link. (Dallas Patch)
• The "Black Girl Magic" museum in Dallas, which celebrates Black female beauty and showcases the beauty of Black women through products, stories, and experiences, has reopened inside the Redbird Mall. The museum aims to empower, educate, and celebrate the beauty of Black women and their historical impact, with exhibits dedicated to notable figures such as Loula Williams, Susie Bell, Mable Little, and Dora Wells. (CW33 Dallas)
• A Yelp report found the best pubs in North America that make you feel like you're in Ireland and The Crafty Irishman in Dallas made the list at No. 17. The pub is locally owned and operated by a Dublin native and every detail is deeply rooted in Irish tradition, offering a cozy refuge with friendly faces, festive tunes, comfort food, and bottomless taps. (CW33 Dallas)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday! See you tomorrow for your next 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.