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🌱 Eviction Clinic At Oak Cliff + Proposed Median Panhandling Ban

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Some rain and a thunderstorm. High: 65 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

  1. Dallas city leaders held an Eviction Clinic at the Oak Cliff Government Center on Saturday. The clinic was meant to assist Dallas residents with getting financial assistance to avoid eviction. The city leaders reportedly hope to hold more Eviction Clinics in different Dallas communities in the future. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
  2. The Dallas City Council is currently reviewing a proposed ordinance that would ban panhandlers and pedestrians from occupying traffic medians. The ordinance would issue Class C misdemeanors to anyone breaking the ban. Supporters of the ordinance claim that the issue is one of public safety. (KERA News)
  3. A property in West Dallas has been torn down, despite community efforts to preserve its connection to Bonnie and Clyde. The Dallas Landmark Commission was working to preserve the property, small home and former filling station, but the COVID-19 pandemic suspended the designation process. Dallas City Councilman Omar Narvaez reportedly wants the city to conduct an investigation into the property's destruction. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

Today in Dallas:

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From my notebook:

  • Did you know that the Nile Crocodile has over 60 teeth? Click to learn more about Nile Crocodiles with the Dallas Zoo. (Facebook)
  • The City of Dallas is unveiling ceremonial sign toppers on Apr. 28 at the Lakewest Storefront. (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.

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