🌱 Free Rides With DART On NYE + Dallas Co. Jail Near Capacity

Hello, everybody! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Daily — here to explain everything that's fit to print about what's happening in town these days.

But first, today's weather:

A morning shower in the area. High: 68 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas County jail surpassed 88 percent capacity this year and is in danger of the state intervening and an overcrowded jail situation. Of the 5,887 total inmates in the jail as of Dec. 22, 872 have not had felonies filed yet. State law requires 90 days for prosecutors to prepare for indictment or the person in jail will be released on a reduced bail or a personal recognizance bond. (Subscription: Longview News-Journal)
2. DART and Coors Light are teaming up to keep those celebrating New Year's Eve in the Dallas area safe. From 6:oo p.m. on New Year's Eve until the end of service, rides on DART buses, trains, and street cars will be free. Riders can hop on and take the free ride, no special passes required. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Dallas' Kate Weiser Chocolate was ranked No. 14 on Attractions of America's "Best Chocolate Shops in the USA." The Trinity Groves shop offers paint-splattered bonbons according to the colors of the flavors they house. (CW33 Dallas)

Today in Dallas:

• SNOWDAY At Galleria Dallas (All Day)
• Toddler Storytime At Dallas Public Library – Park Forest Branch (10:30 AM)
• Wine + R&B (Liquid Soul) At Distinctive Vines Wine Lounge (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for a brunch spot for New Year's Day? Check out the link for a list of eateries in the Dallas area available for you are your loved ones to start 2023 off right. (CultureMap Dallas)
• Don't miss the art exhibits at the link that will be gone after January 2023! Now is your last chance to see them in person in our area. (D Magazine)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the open houses happening this week in the Dallas area at the link. (Dallas Patch)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with 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.