🌱 Dallas PD Prepare For Protests + SUV Crashes Into Local Restaurant

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Cloudy, a passing shower. High: 61 Low: 54.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. In the afternoon on Jan. 27, the Dallas Police Department was preparing for a possible protest after the release of police body camera footage from the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis. Dallas Chief Garcia said the police plan to "ensure anyone who chooses to protest peacefully can do so safely and securely in our city" and take "appropriate action" if anyone is violent or threatens to harm people or property. At a candlelight vigil on Jan. 26, Tyre Nichols' mother urged people to "protest in peace." (Fox 4 News)
2. According to a Dallas Fire-Rescue spokesman, four people were hospitalized. Multiple customers were treated for minor injuries after an SUV crashed into Speranza Ristorante Italiano, a restaurant located in the 18200 block of Preston Road, on Jan. 26. A woman was seen being handcuffed and placed into a police cruiser. Still, Dallas PD has not announced any arrests or charges against the driver as of Jan. 27. The investigation is ongoing. (NBC DFW)
3. White Rock Coffee, a beloved indie Dallas coffee shop chain, opened a new location at the Rosewood Court office tower in Uptown Dallas. It is located at 2101 Cedar Springs Rd., Suite 130, between Ocean Prime and Flower Child. The company aims to connect each location to its neighborhood and uses modern decoration and details for the uptown location, including mid-century seating and light fixtures. The new shop will officially open on Tuesday, Jan. 31. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• 24th Annual Legacies Dallas History Conference At Dallas Public Library (8:00 AM)
• Pretty Woman: The Musical (Touring) At Music Hall At Fair Park (7:30 PM)
• Peng Dang At Dallas Comedy Club (7:30 PM, 9:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to data from Dallas County Health and Human Services, the spread of mpox in Dallas has slowed significantly since the virus was discovered in June 2022. Dallas clinicians say the virus is still present in the county. CEO of Prism Health North Texas, John Carlo, said, "I do think it’s important to say we still have a risk; we still see cases. We’ll be in the summertime soon, and there’s nothing to say we couldn’t see a rebound." (KERA News)
• Along with a growing list of Texas colleges and universities, Dallas ISD banned TikTok on their networks. Yesterday, Chief of School Leadership Tiffany Huitt wrote that Dallas students, teachers, and visitors could no longer access TikTok on school district Wi-Fi, devices, or networks. (The Dallas Morning News)
• Princess Leia (PAP), a domestic short hair cat, and Eckert, a mixed-breed dog, are looking for homes in your area! Check out PAP, Eckert, and more adoptable pets in the Dallas area. (Dallas Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.