🌱 Police De-Escalation Training + New Mark Di Suvero Exhibit

Good morning, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, your local weather:

• Friday: Cloudy with a few showers. High: 51 Low: 47.
• Saturday: Morning mist; cloudy, milder. High: 64 Low: 58.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dallas today:

1. This past week, Dallas police cadets and officers participated in de-escalation training. The training, which was made possible by the new Law Enforcement De-Escalation Training Act, provides law enforcement agencies the chance to work with mental health advocacy groups to establish peaceful conflict resolution techniques. Ultimately, the federally funded grant program aims to improve the relationship between law enforcement and the community. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Dallas artist, Mark di Suvero's, new exhibit, Steel Like Paper, is now on at the Nasher Sculpture Center. Featuring 30 sculptures, drawings, and paintings, it gives further insight into his vision. di Suvero's work is well-known in the city, with his large-form works on display across public spaces, including the Dallas Museum of Art and NorthPark. (Dallas Observer)
3. Dallas has a booming Albanian pizza scene thanks to Maggie and Tony Hajro. Founders of Tony’s Pizza & Pasta, the husband and wife duo bring their immigrant experiences into the kitchen and restaurant. Following the conflict and war in Kosovo, many Albanians like them fled to Italy as refugees and got jobs working in the service industry. Now, a large settlement of Albanians who went this route have settled in Dallas, giving way to this new style of pizza that's bringing their old and new communities together. (D Magazine)

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Today and tomorrow in Dallas:

Friday, February 24

• Modern Masterpieces At Wyly Theatre (8:00 PM)
• Primero de Febrero! Flamenco Dance & Live Music from Spain in East Dallas At Bath House Cultural Center (8:00 PM)

Saturday, February 25

• African American Read-In At African American Museum of Dallas (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Bella and Finn, the emperor tamarin monkeys who were stolen at the end of January, are finally back home at the Lacerte Family Children's Zoo in the Dallas Zoo. They are in good health after being monitored in quarantine. (Dallas Zoo via Facebook)
• The Strut Your Mutt, The Race to End Animal Cruelty is back in Dallas on Apr. 15. Participants can register for the 3K or 5K event here. (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)
• The Rory Meyers Children’s Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum reopens on Feb. 25. Purchase your tickets here to enjoy spring activities with the children in your life. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. See you all soon for another 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.