🌱 Emma Watson's Surprise Visit + Capital Impact Partners

Get on up, Dallas! Let's get this Friday started off right. Here's what's happening today in town.

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First, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 73 Low: 48.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. A Dallas man has been arrested after allegedly beating his roommate with a stick over an argument. Officers with the Dallas Police Department responded to the 1500 block of Cape Cod Drive to find Victor Symone Shavers', 43-years-old, roommate outside with a bloodied face. The argument was reportedly over what a mosquito looked like. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Famous British actress Emma Watson surprised students at Dallas' Sudie L. Williams Talented and Gifted Academy by making a sudden appearance on Tuesday. The actress arrived at the school thanks to an unnamed parent's connection to the star. Watson is best known for her portrayal of Hermione Granger in the best-selling Harry Potter series. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. Capital Impact Partners, a nonprofit that focuses on breaking down barriers for real estate developers of color, launches its Equitable Development Initiative in Dallas. The nonprofit hopes to help roughly 20 emerging real estate developers of color grow their real estate businesses. Capital Impact Partners will provide training, mentorship, and networking. (The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At Watauga Public Library (All Day)
• "One And One" by Zeke Williams At Moncrief Cancer Institute (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Dallas Police Department shares photos of Earthquake and Moose on patrol. Click to see the interesting pictures of these mounted units. (Facebook)
• Chief Eddie Garcia addresses the community's concerns about shootings in southern Dallas. Click to watch the full press conference. (Facebook)
• Dallas ISD announces exciting field trip offerings for the next school year. Click to reserve your spot. (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll see you soon!

— 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.