Happy Friday, Dallas! Here’s everything worth knowing in town today.
First, today’s weather:
Sunny; warmer in the p.m.. High: 77 Low: 52.
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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:
- The Dallas Police Department has announced the creation of a new Road Rage Task Force. The new task force is a joint effort with local law enforcement agencies. The department announced the task force during a Thursday afternoon news conference. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
- William Jordan Carter, former Dallas firefighter, has been given probation after entering into a plea deal. Carter lied about his COVID-19 diagnosis and went to a resort while enjoying paid time off. Investigators report that Carter received $12,548.86 while he was on sick leave. The plea deal lowered his charge to a misdemeanor with 320 days to be served in county jail accompanied by 18 months of probation. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Dallas’ Four Corners Brewing Co. has debuted a new drink. The Ocho Punto Cinco Mal’ Liqr has 8.5 percent ABV and will be served in 19.2-ounce cans year-round. The new drink will be launched at a Selena-themed party on Mar. 26 at the brewery’s Taproom. (CW33 Dallas)
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Today in Dallas:
- Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At Watauga Public Library (All Day)
- The Market At Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)
From my notebook:
- Dallas Mavericks’ Luka Doncic receives his NBA Player of the Month award. Click to see the photo. (Instagram)
- The Dallas Arboretum is the perfect wedding venue. Click to see what the Arboretum has to offer your ceremony. (Instagram)
- M.s Felecia Foster has been with the Dallas Police Department Community Affairs team for 5 years. Thank you for your service to our community and good luck in your future endeavors. (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.