🌱 Dallas Hockey Player Opens Airport Bar + Act Lowers Rx Drug Costs

Hello, everybody! It's Thursday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox with everything that's fit to print about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Sunny and milder. High: 64 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. On Monday, former Dallas Stars hockey player Marty Turco opened his first bar at Dallas Love Field airport. The new spot called Turco 35 is a floating bar near Gate 12, serving cocktails, wine, and beer. Turco visited the bar at its grand opening and said the bar is "a big part of [his] progression as a retired athlete, entrepreneur, and businessperson." Turco will visit the bar sporadically to surprise guests. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)
2. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra was at the Baylor Scott & White Health and Wellness Center - Juanita J. Craft Recreation Center on Wednesday to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, which will curb the costs of certain drugs. Prescription drug provisions in the Inflation Reduction Act will need the federal government to negotiate prices for a selection of drugs covered under Medicare Part B and Part D, with the highest total spending beginning in 2026. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Dallas Police Department's Junior Police Academy is hosting its Advanced Junior Police Academy course for students in grades 9-12! The class will begin at 8 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, and registration is limited. You can register for the course here. (Dallas Police Athletic/Activities League via Facebook)

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Today in Dallas:

• Painting Club At Mountain Creek Branch Library (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Sometimes you need a day of self-care and relaxation. Check the link for three Dallas spas perfect for a day off! (D Magazine)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Dallas area at the link. (Dallas Patch)
• Are you looking for Valentine's Day plans? A variety of events are offered across the Dallas-Forth Worth area, from Latin dancing to a mimosa walk. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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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.