🌱 Dallas Sued Over New Ordinance + "Yellowstone" Seeking Local Extras

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Sunny with near-record warmth. High: 76 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas is facing a lawsuit due to its panhandling ordinance. The city is being sued over an ordinance which was passed in October of 2022 dictating that people cannot walk or stand on medians. The Texas Civil Rights Project claims the ordinance violates constitutional rights and is targeted against unsheltered residents of Dallas. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Want to be a part of the "Yellowstone" television show universe? Residents from Dallas-Fort Worth are wanted to audition for roles as extras in the new spinoff, titled "1883: The Bass Reeves Story." Legacy Casting is looking for people of all races and genders for roles as Union and Confederate soldiers. This is a paid opportunity. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. The latest Dallas food trend is downsized delicacies. Restaurants are serving up small, bite-sized dishes to sample. The option is meant to be eaten by one person as a sort of tasting experience. Three restaurants that are excelling at this 'amuse-bouche'-style cuisine in Dallas are El Carlos Elegante, Quarter Acre, and Rye. These bite-sized dishes can either serve as a pre-appetizer experience, or you can order a bunch for a full meal. (D Magazine)

Today in Dallas:

• Bilingual/Spanish Storytime At Dallas Public Library System –Dallas West Branch (10:30 AM)
• DPL: Preserving Family Memories: Scanning At Dallas Public Library System – J. Erik Jonsson Central Branch (3:00 PM)
• Happy Hour With Ron Carson In Dallas At Eddie V's Prime Seafood (4:00 PM)
• Skills: Managing Family Devices At Apple Knox Street (4:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Wildcard Weekend is coming! See the Cowboys play the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday, Jan. 16 at 7:15 p.m. (Dallas Cowboys via Instagram)
• The Dallas Arboretum is offering visitors five-dollar garden admission through the month of January. Get out there and explore the winter blooms. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)
• Meet Duke! This two-year-old, 12-pound cat is the sweetest and most playful little boy. Are you ready to bring him home? (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)

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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.