🌱 Two Officers Hit In DUI Accident + Powerball Winner In Dallas

Hello all. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dallas Patch newsletter. Let's get this Tuesday started off right, with a quick dive into the most important things happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Tuesday: Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 81 Low: 62.
• Wednesday: A morning shower; cloudy. High: 74 Low: 61.

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Here are the top 3 stories in Dallas today:

1. A DUI suspect hit two Dallas police officers in a car crash Monday morning. The accident occurred at 12:30 a.m. near North Field and Ross Avenue downtown. The driver and one officer were treated for non-life threatening injuries at the hospital, and one officer was treated on-site. Investigation is ongoing. (WFAA.com)
2. Down the road in Plano, winning Powerball numbers have been drawn for a ticket purchased at RaceTrac on State Highway 121. Drawing took place on Feb. 25 and, if claimed, the winner will walk away with $2 million. The winning numbers were 11, 24, 58, 66, and 67 with the Powerball 26. (CW33 Dallas)
3. The CultureMap Tastemaker Awards, which recognizes culinary stars in 11 different categories, will take place on May 4 at Fashion Industry Gallery. Attendees will be able to taste food from this years nominees and vote on Best New Restaurant in the online bracket tournament. The nominees for all categories are listed here. Early bird tickets are on sale now, with prices going up Apr. 2. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today and tomorrow in Dallas:

Tuesday, February 28

• Coffee & Conversation: Kalita Humphreys Theater Master Plan At Architecture & Design Exchange (8:30 AM)
• Networking Happy Hour At White Rock Alehouse & Brewery (5:30 PM)

Wednesday, March 1

• Parenting With Technology At Moody YMCA (11:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Universoul Circus will be at the Singing Hills Recreation Center today at 6:00 p.m. Entry is free, but on a first come basis. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• The Lunya Dallas is launching its new collection, Lunya x Isabel Yellin, at the Lunya Dallas Bedroom on Mar. 2 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Visitors will also get to enjoy wine and special treats and discounts. (West Village via Instagram)
• Cynt Marshall, CEO of the Dallas Mavericks and DRC Board Member, is one of five finalists for the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work in the biography/autobiography category. Her memoir is entitled You've Been Chosen: Thriving Through the Unexpected. (Dallas Regional Chamber via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with 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.