🌱 Dallas Council Votes To Redevelop​ I-345 + Clear Student Backpacks

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Sunny to partly cloudy. High: 90 Low: 70.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas City Council unanimously approved the Texas Department of Transportation’s recommendation to redevelop I-345. The $1 billion hybrid compromise plan proposes eliminating feeder roads and existing ramps to make room for rebuilding I-345 below grade with a six-lane trench, overpasses, and a new deck park. State engineers propose replacing the elevated roadway because an average of about 180,000 vehicles use I-345 a day, a number that will continue to grow along with the growing population. (Spectrum Local News)
2. Dallas ISD students will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks for the 2023-2024 school year. According to Dallas ISD, the new backpack policy is an attempt to keep kids safe at school. Each student will be given a bag at no cost and will be allowed to bring a small, non-clear pouch inside their backpack to hold personal items including cellphones, money, or hygiene products. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Dallas Pride Parade 2023 will take place on Jun. 4 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at Fair Park! For those who cannot attend in person, the parade will be live-streamed on CW33. The event will feature floats, live bands, costumes, and more. (CW33 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Symphony In The Park- Free Concert by Dallas Symphony Orchestra At Exall Park (6:00 PM)
• Thursday Tune Up at Commons Club At Virgin Hotels Dallas (6:00 PM)
• Marc Theobald At TK's, 14854 Montfort Drive (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The City of Dallas announced that residents in four Dallas neighborhoods can apply for up to $100K for home repairs due to COVID-19. Up to 20 homes in Joppa, Five Mile, Tenth Street Historic District, and The Bottom will be able to get funding through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Neighborhood Revitalization Program. For more information, call 469-799-2761.(dallasinnovates.com)
• Wondering what to do this summer? Don't miss the fun Dallas brewery events! Including Loteria Live on Jun. 1, Bingo Night on Jun. 2, Hop One’s II Hot Wings & Trivia Challenge on Jun. 15, and more. (CW33 Dallas)
• Online house hunting is great, but sometimes you just need to see the home in person. Check out upcoming open houses in the Dallas area, including a beautiful six-bedroom in Highland Park on Jun. 4! (Dallas Patch)

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That's it for today! See you all tomorrow for your next 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.