🌱 Dallas Co. Broadband Expansion Project + End Of Open Mic Sessions?

Morning, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas Daily. Keep reading to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny, breezy and warm. High: 88 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas County is considering expanding broadband access through high-speed internet investment. Consultants proposed the recommendation during the Dallas County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday. Commissioner John Wiley Price reported that the project was "long overdue" and needed. The project would be using about $35 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)
2. A new report from Gayot has listed a Dallas steakhouse as one of the best in the country. Knife was ranked in the eighth spot by the report. The Mockingbird Lane location has been recognized for its specialty cut steaks, upscale atmosphere, and diverse menu. (CW33 Dallas)
3. The Dallas City Council is considering an end to open microphone sessions at council meetings. The proposal is in direct response to disruptive speakers that have become common during the open microphone sessions. "Neither Texas law nor the First Amendment requires an open microphone session during a public meeting, but if the city opens its forum up for anything-goes discussion, it can't subsequently restrict speech based on the subject matter," Cal Estee, a Dallas senior assistant attorney said. (Dallas Observer)

Today in Dallas:

• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (All Day)
• Fun Fall Market At The Keller Farmers Market (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Craving pumpkin cheesecake? Click for a list of Dallas locations that offer this fall favorite. (CW33 Dallas)
• The Dallas Arboretum will be hosting Diwali activities on Saturday and Sunday. The activities will be offered from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)

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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.