🌱 Amazon's Hiring Push In N. Texas + Dropout Rate Rises In Dallas ISD

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Amazon has announced that it will be hiring 6,500 seasonal workers in the North Texas area. The online retail giant will be offering signing bonuses of up to $3,000 in select locations with an average pay of $19 per hour. In total, Amazon is hoping to hire 150,000 employees during its latest hiring initiative in the United States. (dallasinnovates.com)
2. The Dallas Independent School District reports 2,659 dropouts during the 2021-2022 school year. The district saw an increase in its dropout rate compared to the 2022-2021 school year. That trend is being experienced throughout the North Texas area. The increase is being attributed to the COVID-19 pandemic's disruption of education. (Axios.com)
3. The Press Club of Dallas will be recognizing 11 journalists for life achievement next week. The award is through its Legends of North Texas Journalism program. The inductees will be honored through an awards ceremony at the Texas Theatre on Thursday, Oct. 13. Click the following link for the full list of inductees. (Subscription: Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (All Day)
• Biennial Faculty Exhibition At The TCU Art Gallery (All Day)

From my notebook:

• There will be plenty of live music options this weekend in Dallas. Click for a full list of musical acts occurring in the Dallas area through Sunday. (D Magazine)
• Here's a list of the latest properties in the Dallas area to hit the market. Click to view prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
• Are you searching for the perfect bowl of ramen? Dallas' Ichigo Ramen Lounge has been included in Mashed's latest report on the country's best ramen locations. Click for the full list. (CW33 Dallas)

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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.