🌱 New Incentives For SNAP Recipients + Old Navy Gift Event

Welcome back, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 71 Low: 67.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. On Monday, Mar. 27, a police officer fatally shot the Dallas Independent School District employee who's been in connection with a burglary investigation. According to the DeSoto Police Department, the suspect has been identified as Michael Christopher Nunez who was originally a teacher at Moises E. Molina High School in the Oak Cliff area of Dallas. The caller reported to a 911 dispatcher that a man had entered their residence with an "unknown item" in hand. (Subscription: Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
2. The Southpoint Community Market in South Dallas announced it will be partnering with the American Heart Association to create a new incentive program for SNAP recipients. The program will allow residents to double their spending when they shop for fresh, frozen, or canned fruits and vegetables, among many other foods. The organization was able to cover costs for at least two years by securing $150,000 in funding from the Truist Foundation. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. On Saturday, Apr. 1, Old Navy will be hosting an exciting event at five locations across the country, including a store in Dallas at The Shops at Park Lane. The event is meant to invite customers to partake in celebrating their new collection of dresses, where shoppers will have the opportunity to find tokens worth $20 hidden in pockets of their new spring line. They did not reveal how many tokens will be hidden, but there will be plenty of excitement to go around. (CultureMap - Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Toddler Storytime At Lakewood Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Dallasites101 Swiftie Fest At Sundown At Granada (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Zoo is ecstatic to share that seven new baby perenties were born at its facility this past week. During the hatching process, the zoo team noticed two perfectly formed healthy twins in one egg, which is a major accomplishment for the reptile team being the first time twins have been documented in this specific species. The Dallas Zoo is one of the few facilities outside of Australia that care for these large lizards. (Dallas Zoo via Facebook)
• The Ellis County Sheriff's Office Animal Control recently located a pup that has been missing for more than a year. The team at the SPCA of Texas was heart-warmed to announce that Snowball has officially been returned to her owner and their reunion was too special not to share. (SPCA of Texas via Facebook)
• On Thursday, Apr. 13, the DEC Network's Associate Board Off the Clock Mixer will be taking place at Bar Louie at The Shops at Park Lane in Dallas. The event will take place from 6-8 p.m. and all attendees will be entered in a drawing for a chance to win a $100 gift card to Bar Louie. Tickets can be purchased here and all proceeds will benefit the success of entrepreneurs in DFW. (The DEC Network via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday. 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.