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Happy Thursday, Dallas! ☀️
Mother Nature's finally giving us a break! After yesterday's freezing fog nightmare, we're looking at sunny skies and temps climbing to the mid-50s. Still a bit chilly this morning, but hey, at least the roads are thawing out.
Here's what we've got for you today:
☃️ On the Dallas Agenda Today – Events for the brave (post-thaw edition)
📅 Mark Your Calendar – DSO's Valentine's week spectacular
💼 Business For Sale – Turnkey gym opportunity
🚗 Community Check-In – How are the roads in your area?
⚡ The Quick Digest – Dallas news in 60 seconds
Stay warm out there! 🌟
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☃️ On the Dallas Agenda Today
Honestly? The best thing to do today is stay home in your blanket burrito while Dallas thaws out.
BUT where's the fun in that? Once the freezing fog clears (give it til 9 AM), we've got a solid list of events for the brave souls ready to leave the couch.
🧒 Family & Kids Friendly (5 events)
🎶 Live Music & Concerts Tonight (5 events)
🕺 Night Owls & Social (4 events)
🚗 Drive-Worth (6 events)
📅 Mark Your Calendar
Tchaikovsky & Rachmaninoff
🎻 Feb 12-15 | Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center
This Valentine's week, the Dallas Symphony Orchestra is bringing the romance with Tchaikovsky's Romeo and Juliet and Rachmaninoff's stunning Symphonic Dances (his final masterpiece). Plus, catch the world premiere of Composer-in-Residence Sophia Jani's Violin Concerto featuring Melissa White.
Think haunting saxophone solos, mysterious chimes, and a shadowy waltz that'll give you chills. Perfect date night vibes.
📊 Quick Poll: Tchaikovsky vs. Rachmaninoff Showdown
No wrong answers here. Except maybe skipping this concert.
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💡 New on the Blog: Cost of Living in Dallas TX 2026, What Residents Actually Pay
From rising rents to grocery bills, we’re breaking down the real numbers of life in the Big D this year. See how your budget stacks up in our latest 2026 cost analysis. Read the full guide →
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Building something special in Dallas?
Our readers love finding hidden gems and supporting the spots that make this city unique. If you're creating something worth experiencing—whether it's food, retail, services, or community space—we'd love to share your story with people who genuinely care.
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💼 Business For Sale
Knockout Opportunity: Muay Thai & Boxing Gym
📍 Prime Dallas East Side Location | Turnkey Operation
Ever dream of owning a gym where people come to literally punch their stress away? This established Muay Thai & boxing fitness center is ready to go with everything already in place. Located on Dallas's east side, it's the perfect opportunity for someone looking to step into a profitable fitness business without starting from scratch.
If you've got a passion for martial arts, fitness, or just really good business opportunities, this one's worth a look.
Interested in listing/featuring your business in our newsletter? Get in touch!
How are the roads today ?
🚗 Community Check-In: Road Conditions
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⚡ The Quick Digest: Dallas in 60 Seconds
🛑 The "Great Exit" is Official: Is Your City Next? Addison just joined 5 other DFW cities in a high-stakes vote to ditch DART entirely, potentially killing rail service overnight. See the list of cities planning to walk away.
🏗️ $13M South Dallas Shocker: Council Pulls the Plug In a move that’s sparked "disrespect" claims, City Council just snatched control of a massive park project to save a dying $13M grant. Why the Park Board was just fired from the job.
❄️ Icegeddon Aftermath: The Weekend Forecast is Brutal Sun is out now, but don't get comfortable—a second, more aggressive cold front is tracking to hit Dallas this Saturday morning. How low will the temperature actually drop?
📉 A Silent Crisis: The Steepest Rise in the Nation New data reveals a shocking 75% spike in financial hardship for DFW seniors—the fastest increase of any major US metro. Why Dallas is becoming unaffordable for retirees.
🍕 The "SUN Bucks" Veto: No Summer Lunch for Millions? Advocates are making a final, desperate push today to get Gov. Abbott to restore a $450M federal food program that he line-item vetoed. Find out if your kids will lose benefits this summer.
🔔 The "No-Show" Morning: Why DISD Stayed Dark While Arlington ISD opened as usual, Dallas and Plano ISD made a controversial last-minute call to stay closed today despite the sunshine. When is the official makeup day for this closure?
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☕ A Note from Your Editor
Hey there! it's Emma, hitting send at 6:47am after another early morning at my desk.
I wake up at 4:30am most days to write First in Dallas because honestly? I love it. Finding that new taco spot, digging into city council drama, making sure you know about the road closure before you're stuck in it—this is what gets me out of bed.
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