🌱 Excess DART Funds Distributed + Reporting Flooding Damages

Good morning, friends. It's Thursday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in the community today. Without further ado...

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a thunderstorm in spots. High: 91 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The new apartment tower in Dallas' Design District is officially ready for renters. This is the tallest tower in the three-tower development project for the New Jersey-based developer Urby on Hi Line Drive. The 27-story tower has 383 luxury rental units with rentals starting at $2,200 a month. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will reportedly be distributing $214 million to member cities for public transportation-related projects. The Dallas City Council has identified about a dozen potential projects for the money. The city will be getting about half of the funds. These funds come from excess sales tax revenue. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. The flooding is starting to recede in Dallas and recovery has begun. Residents are urged to report damages to the state. Texas cannot get federal assistance unless it itemizes 50 million in uninsured losses to public property. Don't wait, because assistance is not guaranteed. Click to report damages. (WFAA.com)

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Today in Dallas:

• Rosé Thursday At Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Check out the latest list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Dallas area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Mavericks remind fans to tune in to the FIBAWC Qualifiers this weekend to watch Mavericks players support their national teams. Click for the full schedule. (Dallas Mavericks via Instagram)
• The DFW Airport hosted its inaugural Innovation Week to showcase the latest robotics in the aviation industry. Click to view the fascinating photos. (DFW Airport via Facebook)

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