🌱 Dallas ISD Teacher Accused + Perot Museum 'On Tap' Event

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A Dallas ISD high school chemistry teacher is being accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a sophomore. In an interview with investigators, the student told Dallas Police that 38-year-old Qasim Frazier started texting and video calling her at all hours of the night and on at least one occasion told her he wanted to spoil her, have sex with her, and start a family with her. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Frazier told police he was sorry and that he was drunk when he sent text messages to the student in February. Frazier is being held on a $45,000 bond under charges of an improper relationship between an educator and a student. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Perot Museum's On Tap series event is back every Thursday through Oct. 26 at 6:00 p.m. Perot Museum is partnering with Bumble to provide couples a safe place for dates with On Tap, an after-hours event for ages 21 and over. The entire museum will be open to adults, including full access to the museum and all its exhibit halls. On Tap will feature live music, food trucks, drinks, and outdoor games. Tickets are available at the website here. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Dallas Museum of Art is exploring Puerto Rican musician Bad Bunny and his influence in their monthly Pop of Art exhibition today (Apr. 7). The event will include a gallery tour, several exhibitions, and activities relating to themes of social action and culture. Guests will be able to create and design their own Bad Bunny-style bucket hat and taste signature dishes from Puerto Rican cuisine, such as camarones agua chile and choco flan with shredded coconut. (Dallas Observer)

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Today in Dallas:

• International Gem & Jewelry Show At Dallas Market Hall (12:00 PM)
• Dallas Reggae Festival 2023 At Dallas Reggae (4:00 PM)
• Is This a Date? At Dallas Comedy Club (6:45 PM)

From my notebook:

• Elm Thicket residents are being forced to leave to make room for demolition. A letter two months ago ordered two long-time family tenants to leave. Learn more about their story at the link. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
• As a reminder, Texas is still providing financial assistance for utility bills to qualified, low-income homeowners and renters. Applicants may apply for the program here or by calling (855) 566-2057 Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.  Assistance is available in multiple languages. (City of Dallas - City Hall via Facebook)
• In efforts to combat air pollution during ozone season, Dallas Area Rapid Transit is encouraging drivers to take the bus, DART Rail, GoLink, Dallas Streetcar, or the Trinity Railway Express (TRE) to help keep vehicles off the road! For more information, visit the link.(Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page) 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.