🌱 Taxpayer Assistance Center Opening + Converter Thefts Rising

Happy Wednesday, neighbors! Here's everything you need to know about what's happening in Dallas today.

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First, today's weather:

Mild with sunshine. High: 71 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center is opening its doors to the community this Saturday. Taxpayers who are looking for assistance can stop in from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to receive routine tax services. No appointments are necessary, according to officials with the Assistance Center. (Focusdailynews)
2. According to Dallas Police Department, catalytic converter theft nearly quadrupled in 2021. The recent trend has been forewarned by the National Insurance Crime Bureau for years. According to data from the department, 2,187 converters were reported as stolen in the Dallas area. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
3. The Classics Theatre Project of Dallas presents four new plays for its 2022 season. The theatre company's mission is to bring the classics to Dallas audiences in an accessible and relevant way. Artistic director Joey Folsom is curating the new season of plays for the project. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• The Market At The Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)
• Pipeline 2 At The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department is looking to recruit officers. Click to contact a recruiter today. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Zoo reminds the community that they can snag an Adopt-An-Animal package in time for Valentine's Day. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Arboretum recently announced a new event with the Bishop String Quartet and its classical sounds. (Instagram)

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That's it for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.