🌱 House Explosion + Attorney Sentenced For Money Laundering

Hello again, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

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A morning thunderstorm or two. High: 85 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A Dallas-area house explosion killed 2 individuals and injured 4 others. The Garland Fire Department responded to the house fire Sunday around 11:00 a.m. in the 600 block of East Ridgewood Drive. Paula Reyes, 54, and Angel Reyes, 15, died at local hospitals. Three of the remaining 4 family members are in critical condition. A GoFundMe campaign has been started. The department is conducting an investigation into the incident. (25 News KXXV and KRHD)
2. The 2022 HackDFW hackathon has been scheduled for Sep. 23 through Sep. 25. The event will be on the top floors of Cityplace Tower and the list of sponsors is continuing to grow. The hackathon doubles as a hiring event and interested applicants and companies can apply by clicking this link. (dallasinnovates.com)
3. A high-profile Dallas attorney has been sentenced to five years in prison for conspiracy to launder money. Former attorney Ray Jackson was arrested during an undercover Drug Enforcement Agency sting in April. His law license has been canceled as a part of his federal conviction. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

• Mindfulness Hike At The Cedar Hill State Park (8:00 AM)
• Pipeline Professionals At The Rockwall Area Chamber of Commerce (8:00 AM)
• Explore and Play At The Benbrook Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Library Playdate At The Mesquite Public Library (10:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Zoo is encouraging the community to purchase recycled or Forest Stewardship Council U.S. school supplies. By purchasing these products for the 2022-2023 school year, deforestation can be reduced. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• The Dallas Museum of Art's "Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism" exhibit opens on Sunday, Sep. 18. There are 80 interesting works featured in the new exhibit. (Dallas Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Dallas ISD reports earning a B District Grade from the Texas Education Agency. Click for the full report. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today! I'll be in your inbox tomorrow morning with a new 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.