🌱 State Of The City Address + Dallas’ WRR-FM Under New Management

Hi all! I'm back in your inbox this fall morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Cool with variable clouds. High: 55 Low: 34.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson held his annual state of the city address at Dallas Fair Park on Tuesday. Mayor Johnson spoke about improving the city's response to crime and homelessness during his speech. His general thesis is that Dallas is stronger than ever with an optimistic focus on the future. (WFAA.com)
2. Pizza Leila has announced that it will be opening an independent restaurant located in Downtown Dallas. The new location is set to open in January 2023 on Flora Street. Chef Ji Kang will be leading the operation. The pizza concept has been operating a ghost kitchen out of Sloane's Corner since 2020. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)
3. Dallas’ WRR-FM (101.1) will have new management. KERA, North Texas' public radio operator will begin operating the station on Jan. 3. KERA has announced that paid programs such as church services and a retirement planning show will be dropped on WRR-FM. The commercial ads will eventually be replaced by sponsor messages. KERA reports that the changes will be more compatible with the "classical music format.” (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)

Today in and around Dallas:

• BFA Thesis Exhibition At The Tcu Art Gallery (All Day)
• Food For Fines At Rowlett Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Cine De Oro At The Latino Cultural Center (10:00 AM)
• Book-A-Librarian At Mesquite Public Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a 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 shares its condolences to the family of Officer Brandon Paul Tsai and the Grand Prairie Police Department. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department will be hosting its 3rd annual Turkey and Food Distribution at Skyline High School on Saturday, Nov. 19 at 9:00 a.m. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.