🌱 ExxonMobil Leaves Dallas + Land Use Survey

Happy Wednesday, Dallas! Here's everything you need to know going on in town today.

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First, today's weather:

Windy and cooler; p.m. rain. High: 49 Low: 24.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dallas:

1. ExxonMobil is preparing to move its headquarters out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area and relocate to Houston. The relocation will combine its chemical and refining divisions. The move is expected to be completed by 2023 with $6 billion in savings forecasted from the move. (CultureMap Dallas)
2. Beloved Dallas musician and founding member of rock band Sorta, Trey Johnson, has died at age 53. Johnson reportedly experienced heart problems over the past year including a blocked artery. The Dallas creative community has paid multiple tributes to Johnson on social media. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. The city of Dallas is asking residents to fill out a survey to let city planners know what they want out of living in Dallas. The survey comes at a time when ForwardDallas is updating the comprehensive land use plan. The plan determines many things including the planning of parks, trails, affordable housing, development density, transit options, and parking spots. (D Magazine)

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Today in Dallas:

• World Read Aloud Day At The Fine Arts (All Day)
• Texas Military Heroes Day At The Fine Arts (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Dallas Cowboys are celebrating Black History Month and honor Black Excellence. (Instagram)
• Dallas Mavericks are celebrating the Lunar New Year and Black History Month. (Instagram)
• Dallas Zoo celebrates the Lunar New Year with footage of tiger cubs. Click to watch Nety and Rudi! (Instagram)

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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.