🌱 Homeless Population Decreased This Year + Abortion Rights Rally

Morning, Dallas! Let's get you all caught up to start this Monday, May 16 off on an informed note. Here's everything worth knowing today in Dallas.

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First, today's weather:

Partly sunny and very warm. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The 2022 Count reports that Dallas County experienced a decrease in its homeless population compared to last year. Despite the decrease, the county's homeless population is still at an unprecedented level due to the challenges presented during the pandemic. The report also showed a concerning racial disparity in the homeless population. (KERA News)
2. The Dallas Police Department is reportedly increasing its presence in Asian American neighborhoods after recent shootings. The department is concerned that recent shootings may be connected and are racially motivated. Officials have reached out to the FBI and to the Joint Terrorism Task Force for additional assistance in the matter. (CBS Dallas)
3. North Texas residents gathered at Dallas City Hall on Saturday to show support for abortion rights. The rally was organized by the Planned Parenthood Federation of America, the Women's March, and various other groups. The central theme for the rally was "Bans Off Our Bodies." (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

• Library Storytime At The North Branch Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Zoo is taking extra precautions to protect its animal populations from the new avian flu. Visitors may notice a few empty habitats and altered programming until the latest threat has subsided. (Facebook)
• Dallas ISD announces that bus drivers and monitors would receive a 10 percent pay increase under the proposed budget for the next school year. Click here to learn more. (Facebook)
• The DFW Airport wants to know how you like to kill time on a plane. Visit the airport's Facebook page to comment! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.