🌱 Plot To Assassinate George W. Bush + Dallas Is Not Bike-Friendly?

Hello and happy Wednesday! I'm back in your inbox this morning with everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days. Enjoy...

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First, today's weather:

Clouds breaking; less humid. High: 74 Low: 56.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Federal Bureau of Investigation has uncovered a plot to assassinate George W. Bush in Dallas. The assignation is reportedly linked to ISIS. The plot was uncovered through a WhatsApp tap after it was uncovered that the conspirators were using the program for communications. (D Magazine)
2. Dallas places dead last in a list of the most bike-friendly cities in the United States. The list was created by Anytime Estimate using data gathered through the U.S. Census Bureau, the U.S. Department of Transportation, and Google trends. According to the study, the city has 80 percent fewer bike commuters than the average American city. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. The Dallas County Medical Examiner's Office is working to identify a pedestrian that was killed on Stemmons Freeway. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning after a vehicle struck the man while he was running across the freeway. The Dallas Police Department reports that it does not plan on filing any criminal charges against the driver. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

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

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department celebrates those that were promoted to senior corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, and major. Congratulations! (Facebook)
• The Dallas Arboretum is hosting a Wine Tasting with John Matthews on Jun. 11. Participants will enjoy five different kinds of wine with food pairings. (Instagram)

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