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Hello, Dallas! I'm here in your inbox this fall morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Because community information is power!

But first, today's weather:

Cooler with heavy thunderstorms. High: 71 Low: 51.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

  1. Some Dallas County ballots were sent without room for a candidate write-in section. According to the Dallas County Democratic Party, the ballot issue has affected about 10,000 voters. Dallas County is reportedly working to remedy the issue. Those that received a ballot with the mistake will be receiving a second ballot with detailed instructions from the county's Elections Department. (Patch)
  2. Two individuals were shot and killed on Saturday at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Nestor Hernandez, 30 years old, allegedly shot at hospital employees at about 11:00 a.m. Hernandez had an active ankle monitor at the time of the shooting. He was shot during the police response and was transported to a different hospital for treatment. (CBS Dallas)
  3. The Dallas County walk for Susan G. Komen raised more than $670,000 for breast cancer patients. Over 800 breast cancer survivors participated in the walk on Saturday morning. The walk allowed participants to bond and celebrate survivorship while raising money for breast cancer research. (Fox 4 News)

Today in and around Dallas:

  • Housing and Homelessness Solutions At Dallas City Hall (9:00 AM)
  • Senior Affairs Commission At L1FN Auditorium (Noon)
  • Pumpkin Nights At Howell Farms, Arlington (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Looking for a new home nearby? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dallas area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
  • You don't have to travel to Boston for quality Boston cream pies. Click for a list of Dallas restaurants that serve the pie for National Boston Cream Pie Day. (CW33 Dallas)
  • The Dallas Arboretum reminds the community that only one week remains to see pumpkins in 2022. Click to get your tickets. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Monday! See you all tomorrow morning for 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.

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