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Fall for fab fitness events around Dallas-Fort Worth this February

Get fit with a friend at Movement on Valentine's Day.

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Whether you're still sticking to your New Year's fitness resolutions or ready to try out something new, February is packed with exercise opportunities.

And when you're ready to wind down, consider the new Mokara Spa membership at the Omni Dallas Hotel. It comes in two tiers (one to two services per month), and includes access to the hotel's fitness center and pool.

Take note of these upcoming health and wellness events, then head into February with a re-energized outlook:

Self-love workshop, February 5
Join meditation guide Elisa Davis at Breathe Meditation and Wellness for guided self-love meditations and exercises in releasing self-limiting beliefs. The class is $55 and is from 2-3:30 pm.

Mindful Mondays, February 7 & 21
Fitness Ambassadors has a free movement series at the Omni Dallas Hotel that includes a 45-minute yoga flow followed by self-care treatments and goodies, hydration provided by BodyAmor, and complimentary express back and hand massages before and after by massage therapists from Mokara Spa. The bring-your-own mat class is located inside the hotel on the fifth floor in room West End.

Saturday morning yoga, February 12, 19 & 26
Head to The Harper, the newest Kimpton hotel in Fort Worth, for a one-hour class taught by Laura Wright. BYO mat and towel, and the gym is on the second floor.

BOGO climbing at Movement, February 14
Celebrate the holiday with buy one, get one day passes on V-Day, or work up a sweat with partner workouts in the fitness classes and flow in Valentine's-themed yoga classes.

Valentine's Day sale at Classic Pilates, through February 14
Purchase two semi-private sessions for $110 (a $20 discount) or 10 equipment classes for $275 (expire after three months, only good for one person) from now through February 14.

The Cowtown Marathon + Expo, February 25-27
The big race happens on February 26-27, but start prepping the day before with speakers talking about healthy race day and everyday habits, preventing and healing injuries, and the marathon courses, as well as the chance to shop for official Cowtown Marathon merchandise, race day fuel, shoes, and sunglasses.

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Interim News

Dallas interim city manager appoints interim chief of police

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Dallas Interim City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert has appointed Dallas Police Executive Assistant Chief Michael Igo to serve as the Interim Dallas Chief of Police.

He'll fill in the role being vacated by Chief Eddie Garcia, who is departing for a new job in Austin. According to a release, Igo's appointment is effective at the close of business on Friday, October 18.

Chief Igo has 33 years of extensive experience in law enforcement, all developed with the Dallas Police Department. He received his first promotion in 1997 as senior corporal and went on to become a sergeant, lieutenant, major, deputy chief and assistant chief before his appointment to Executive Assistant Chief in January 2024.

“I am confident that Chief Igo will provide the Dallas Police Department with the continuity we need during this transition. His experience, trust within the community, and knowledge of the Department gives me the confidence that he is the right person at the right time for this assignment,” Tolbert says in a statement. “Chief Igo has been unwavering in his commitment to his service in uniform. He will continue the Dallas Police Department’s focus on safety, our number one priority."

During his more than three decades of service to the Dallas Police Department, Chief Igo has provided leadership and supervision to field supervisors, sergeants, police officers, specialized units and patrol divisions. He has collaborated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, served as a departmental liaison to City Hall, analyzed crime trends and conducted weekly violent crime analysis to improve residential safety and conducted internal and external investigations.

Chief Igo has a Bachelor of Science degree in Commercial Economics from South Dakota University, completed the inaugural Sergeant Series Leadership School and Lieutenant Series Leadership School from the Caruth Police Institute, in addition to the FBI Command College at the University of Texas, Law Enforcement Management Institute of North Texas at Texas A&M University, and the Senior Management Institute for Police.

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