🌱 Shooting Leaves One Dead + Adopt A Dallas Zoo Animal For Valentines

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

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Mostly sunny and cooler. High: 57 Low: 41.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Police are investigating a deadly Dallas shooting that took place on Tuesday night. The shooting occurred in the 4300 block of Spring Avenue on Jan. 17. Officials believe that a suspect shot directly into a home, hitting two people. James Deckard, 52, died at the hospital; the second victim refused hospitalization. The suspect has not been identified at this time. (WFAA.com)
2. The Dallas Zoo is offering the opportunity to "adopt" a zoo animal as a gift for Valentine's Day. When you adopt an animal, you get a customized adoption certificate, an exclusive photo, a stuffed animal, two general admission tickets to the zoo, and an educational report from a zookeeper. The zoo also offers a digital adoption pack. (CW33 Dallas)
3. The North Texas Food Bank will be hosting the 23rd annual Empty Bowls Event. The event will take place on Feb. 23 at 6:00 p.m. at the Perot Family Campus. The event will combine food, music, charity, and a silent auction. All proceeds will go to the North Texas Food Bank. (North Texas Food Bank via Instagram)

Today in Dallas:

• The Dallas Historical Society Centennial Champagne Reception And Open House: Dallas Doing Good At The Hall of State (4:00 PM)
• Pinchas Zukerman At Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center (7:30 PM)
• Legally Blonde At Winspear Opera House (8:00 PM)
• Chocolate And Art Show At Lofty Spaces (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want to win a football from the Dallas Cowboys Wild Card win on Monday? Visit the link to find out how! (Dallas Cowboys via Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center has 432 dogs looking for people to shelter and adopt them! Take a look at these adorable pooches to see if one is meant for you. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)
• If you want some family-friendly Dallas fun, get literary! The first Dallas Is Lit Literary Festival will begin on May 4! (The Writer's Garret via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right! See you tomorrow for 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.