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🌱 Michelangelo Exhibit + Pyramid Scheme Among Dallas Officers

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Hey, people of Dallas! It's me again, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Daily.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dallas:

  1. Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is coming to the Dallas Irving Mall. The exhibition showcasing the world renowned artwork will use state-of-the-art technology to present the paintings in high definition life size proportions. Each painting will include written and audio information that viewers can rent for a heightened experience. Tickets are available now. (CW33 NewsFix)
  2. The Majestic Theatre will showcase Ragtime this month. The performance will be part of Lyric Stage's celebration of Black History Month. Performances will be from Feb. 17 to 20 and will cost $38 for a ticket. The shows will include the character Harry Houdini who once performed at the Majestic Theatre. (CW33 NewsFix)
  3. An officer with the Dallas Police Department has been indicted on charges of organizing a pyramid scheme. The scheme raised $48,000 across 159 recruits and involved the bestowing of "blessings" onto participants. About a dozen recruits were from the South Central Patrol Division in Oak Cliff; they have been put on administrative leave following a thorough investigation into the scheme. (FOX 4 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

  • The Market (Open Daily) At The Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)
  • Love Your Heart Health Fair At The Benbrook Area Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)

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  • Which Dallas Cowboys players popped the big question during Valentine's Day? Click to see if your favorite player is on the list. (Instagram)
  • The Dallas Arboretum shares today's puzzle. Click to see if you can solve it. (Instagram)
  • Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center seeks more volunteers to join their dedicated animal lover team. Click to apply! (Facebook)

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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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