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🌱 Rebel Convention + Brunch List + Dallas' First-Ever Poet Laureate

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

  1. Rebel Convention, a new performing arts convention, is coming to Dallas. The event geared toward children between the ages of 10 and 19 will be held at the Marriott Uptown Hotel from Apr. 29 through May 1. There are three enrollment options available with differing price points and offerings. (Blue Ribbon News)
  2. Are you looking for your new favorite brunch spot? You are in luck because Dallas has been named by LawnStarter as one of the best cities for brunch enthusiasts. Dallas landed in the 19th spot behind Nashville and above Phoenix. McKinney and Austin were the other two Texas cities that made the list. (CW33 Dallas)
  3. The City of Dallas has named Joaquín Zihuatanejo as its first-ever poet laureate. The poet grew up on the streets of Old East Dallas and will now proudly serve as its ambassador of the literary arts. Zihuatanejo was presented the award by Mayor Eric Johnson during a special ceremony. (The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

  • "One And One" By Zeke Williams At Moncrief Cancer Institute (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • The Texas Rangers are celebrating their 50th anniversary with a history quiz. Click to test your baseball knowledge. (Facebook)
  • The City of Dallas is hosting a hiring event today at the Dallas Convention Center. Click to find your new job. (Twitter)
  • The Dallas Police Department provides details on an investigation involving a body being found by water utility workers. Click to read the full report. (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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