Wednesday: Mostly sunny and warm, with a high of 91 and low of 64 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
Thursday: Warm with periods of sun, temps: high: 88, low: 65.
Friday: Sunny and warm, with a high of 90 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Bexar County emissions testing delayed amid local concerns (spectrumlocalnews.com) — Drivers in Dallas County are watching closely as Bexar County's new vehicle emissions testing requirement is delayed after local officials raised cost concerns and the EPA granted a stay. A Dallas County spokesperson notes our region has long required emissions checks, while an East Dallas shop explains how tests work and what failing could mean for repairs and registration.
• Botham Jean's Killer Granted Parole 7 Years After His Murder – The Windy City Word (windycityword.com) — A former Dallas police officer convicted of killing her neighbor in his Dallas apartment has been granted parole seven years after the verdict, despite the family's objections. The decision, based on her prison record, closes a major chapter in a case that deeply affected many Dallas residents and drew national attention to policing and accountability.
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💬 Chatter
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Breakthrough T1D Announces New Territory Executive Director —Juliette Coulter Read on Patch
Harmony Public Schools-North Texas Increases Fall Retention Bonuses After Strong Fiscal Year —Brittany Lehning Read on Patch
The Sweet dog we found in the rain, abandoned and quivering walking the alley has not been claimed after extensive posting on various websites and social media appears to be a drop off. How Said! He is kennel trained, healthy, fetching, sits and sleeps through the night and was great with kids and other dogs. Appears to be… (Nextdoor Prestonwood Gardens)
Meet Flora! This beautiful little girl is finally ready to find her forever home. She is a 1.5-year-old chocolate merle Micro Bully, and sadly, her life started… (Nextdoor Preston Center)
Driftwood Hospitality Management posted a job opening for Night Auditor - FT in Dallas. Apply here.
City Hospital at White Rock posted a job opening for Floor Technician / Housekeeper – Environmental Services | Full Time | Night Shift | 10:00 PM – 6:00 AM in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallas here.
🗞 Nearby News
Highland Park
Can Global Methodism Thrive in Post-Denominational America? (juicyecumenism.com)
NAACP Garland's 35th Annual Freedom Fund Brunch features O'Neal (texasmetronews.com)
Garland Takes 30 Cats From San Angelo Shelter in Transfer Partnership (sanangelolive.com)
James Talarico launches advertising push aimed at Asian American voters (dallasnews.com)
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