🌱 TX Ranks For Worst Active Lifestyle + Glock Switches Led To Charges

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But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny. High: 68 Low: 53.

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Here are the top 3 stories today in Dallas:

1. A new report from WalletHub ranked 100 of the biggest cities across the nation based on activity, and a few North Texas cities were named among the worst for an active lifestyle in 2023. Dallas ranked 44th on the list of 100, along with Houston in 33rd, Austin in 16th, and Fort Worth in 68th. These cities will need improvement, as they are shown to be less suitable for supporting active lifestyles among residents. (CW33 Dallas)
2. A 22-year-old Dallas man who allegedly sold machine gun conversion devices on Instagram is facing charges. Undercover officers contacted Jeremiah Dwyen Ashley for a purchase in 2022, then conducted a search warrant when they met in person. The Ashley admitted he sold Glock switches on Instagram. If he is convicted of the charges he will face up to 20 years in federal prison. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. A woman and her son were severely burned in a southeast Dallas apartment fire on Thursday morning, according to officials. The Dallas Fire-Rescue team reported that a man who was also burned in the fire admitted to setting the fire, and he was taken to the hospital in a private vehicle for treatment. Two units on the top and bottom floors of one building were damaged, but additional information about the incident has not yet been released. (WFAA-TV)

Today in Dallas:

• Dallas Zoo Discount Day, At Dallas Zoo (All Day)
• Dallas Total Gift & Home Market, At KBD Sales (8:30 AM)
• Free Tasting At Ten, At Counter Culture Coffee (10:00 AM)
• Mommy & Me Music, At Fretz Park Branch Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• Don’t miss the in-person artist talk with Andrea Tosten at the South Dallas Cultural Center on Jan. 13! The event will take place from 6:00-8:00 p.m., and it is free and open to the public. (City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
• There's still a little time left to register for Dallas Parks Youth basketball leagues for boys and girls ages four through 14. The price is $40 per player; for more information and registration, click here. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Popular video game, Overwatch professional esports team, Dallas Fuel, welcomes back HanBin for their 2023 season! HanBin is a 2021 and 2022 MVP candidate, 2x role and All-Stars winner, and one of the best Overwatch players. (Dallas Fuel 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.