🌱 Gift Of Cellos And Bows + Mavs Vault At State Fair Of Texas

Good morning, neighbors! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Symphony Orchestra has been gifted cellos and bows. The donation was made by former associate principal cellist, Yuri Anshelevich. He played with the orchestra between 1977 and 2015. The gift is valued at $1.7 million. The gift will enrich the Dallas Symphony Orchestra's cello section. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)
2. This year's State Fair of Texas will be featuring the "Mavs Vault". The exhibit will be celebrating the Dallas Mavericks' history with never-before-seen artifacts, a short historical film, and interactive kiosks. There will also be the opportunity to purchase tickets for upcoming games. Click for a list of some of the "Mavs Vault" highlights. (MavsMoneyBall)
3. The Dallas City Council has approved a $4.75 billion budget. The newly-approved budget will lower the property tax rate while raising trash and water service fees. The budget has also allocated additional funding for the city's police and fire departments. The budget was approved through a unanimous vote of the council. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• One-On-One Tech Tutor At Bachman Lake Branch Library (All Day)
• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Pair your cup of coffee with some biscotti. Click for a list of Dallas locations that sell some of the best biscotti. (CW33 Dallas)
• Here's an updated list of the latest properties in the Dallas area to hit the market. Click to view prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Police Department has arrested a known catalytic converter thief. The arresting officers also seized ten catalytic converters during the arrest. (Dallas Police Department 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.