🌱 Icy Roads + St. Patrick's Day Returns To Lower Greenville

Dallas TX

24 February, 2022

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Good morning, Dallas! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around town today. First, today's weather: Partly sunny and not as cold. High: 45 Low: 33. Looking for a new way to advertise your local business? We can help you quickly and easily reach potential customers directly in their inboxes. Click here to learn more. Here are the top three stories in Dallas today: Ice formed on many North Dallas roadways on Thursday, prompting officials to urge residents to remain at home. The City of Dallas has reportedly been working diligently to treat the streets and overpasses to make them passable for travelers. According to officials, the roads will likely keep refreezing as the temperatures dip below freezing during the evening hours, meaning there may still be icy conditions this morning. (Fox 4 News)Following a two-year hiatus, the popular Dallas St. Patrick's Day Parade is returning in 2022. The parade is accompanied by a block party on Lower Greenville Avenue. The block party has been a tradition on Lower Greenville for more than 30 years, according to event organizers. (CultureMap Dallas)Robinson Weeks Partners announces the construction of a new speculative distribution facility in South Dallas. The new facility would be 410,102 square feet located at 4501 Cleveland Road. The facility is estimated to be completed in late 2022 meeting demand for rental space. (D Magazine) From our sponsor: Tackling a big to-do list around the house to start the new year? Our partners at Thumbtack, the home services app, have made hiring trusted local pros for pretty much any job extremely easy and intuitive. In minutes, you can find a painter, plumber, roofer or someone to help with small jobs such as trash hauling or appliance repair. And Thumbtack's rating system can give you confidence that you're hiring a quality pro you can count on. Click here to get started. Today in Dallas: Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At The Watauga Public Library (All Day) From my notebook: The City of Dallas asks residents to add their voice to the new Racial Equity Plan. Get the details in the City's tweet. (Twitter)There are additional warming centers open for those who need them. Stay safe and warm during the recent winter weather hitting the area. Click for a list of new warming shelters. (Twitter)The Dallas Zoo says it will open at 11:00 a.m. today to ensure the zoo is ice-free. (Facebook) More from our sponsors — thanks for supporting local news! Featured businesses: Free Covid Testing LLC — (Visit website) Soldiers-4-Christ Ministries International Headquarters — Oak Farms Dairy — (Visit website) Add your business here Events: Learn How To Reduce Your Risk For Heart Disease During American Heart Month (February 28) Add your event Loving the Dallas Daily? Here are all the ways you can get more involved: Send a friend or neighbor this link so they can subscribe Get your local business featured in front of readers You're officially in the loop for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with another 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.