🌱 Dallas Fire Responds To 750 Crashes + Dallas ISD Schools Closed

Hi there, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Occasional rain and drizzle. High: 36 Low: 30.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Yesterday, Dallas Fire-Rescue Department responded to more than 750 crashes in 24 hours due to the ice storm that coated Dallas roads in ice. Dallas officials opened a reserve homeless shelter due to the storm and housed about 700 people yesterday. According to public works, trash and recycling for the city will be picked up once the ice melts and the roads are clear. (WFAA.com)
2. Dallas ISD schools are closed today, Feb. 2, due to the winter weather and icy road conditions. Classes will be held online today for Dallas College and Dallas Baptist University. A Winter Storm Warning and an Ice Storm Warning are in effect through this morning for the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. (Fox 4 News)
3. For the past few years, the Whippersnapper, a Dallas bar, has been temporarily transforming its space and menu to celebrate a theme. Past themes include Game of Thrones, The Simpsons, and Friends. Starting Feb. 9, the bar will pay homage to Austin Powers with its new pop-up, the "Electric Shagadelic Pussycat Swingers Club." Visitors can celebrate the film comedy series starring Mike Myers with DJ nights, photo ops, and a costume party. (Dallas Observer)

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Today in Dallas:

• Toddler Story Time At University Park Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Throw'Em Back Thursdays At Backyard Dallas (5:00 PM)
• Thirsty Thursday At Havanas Bar & Grill (7:00 PM)

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• The two emperor tamarin monkeys have been found! The Dallas Police Department located the animals, and they were transported back to Dallas Zoo. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• The Dallas Police Department is asking for help locating a Critical Missing Person, 9-year-old Daylin Bell. On Jan. 31, at about 10:42 p.m., Daylin was last seen in the 9600 block of Forest Lane on foot. View the link for a picture of Daylin and call the Police Department at 911 or 214-671-4268 with any information. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. See you all tomorrow for another 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.