🌱 Deadly Interstate 635 Crash + Ukraine Benefit Concert

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First, today's weather:

A few t-storms, some severe. High: 71 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. A Sunday morning crash on Interstate 635 left two motorists dead after one driver was traveling in the wrong direction. The Mesquite Police Department responded to the accident, which happened in Far East Dallas. The only motorist that has been identified is Halimatou Barry, 41-years-old. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Charles Albert Edgette, 24 of Dallas, has been charged with murder. On Mar. 8, Edgette allegedly assaulted David Allegro, 57, who was taken to a local hospital by Dallas Fire-Rescue. Allegro died from his injuries two days after the assault in the 8100 block of Forest Hills Boulevard. (CBS Dallas)
3. A full line-up of Dallas musicians gathered to support people in Ukraine this weekend. The event took place at Opening Bell Coffee in downtown Dallas. Fifteen percent of the sales at the coffee shop were donated towards the cause with event attendees donating at the door. (WFAA.com)

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Today in Dallas:

• Dallas Literary Festival Programs At Various Dallas Public Library Branches (All Day, Mar. 14-20)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department is asking the community to help solve a Mar. 13 homicide. Click for case details. (Facebook)
• Dallas Fire-Rescue Crews responded to a structure fire at 2400 W Illinois Avenue. Click for instant updates. (Twitter)
• The Dallas Public Works Department has several open positions. Click to apply online. (Twitter)

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— 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.