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Rain and a thunderstorm. High: 79 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

  1. Inbound Dallas travelers were diverted after their plane's wing lost a winglet. The Charleston-based flight was diverted on Tuesday to Birmingham, Alabama after severe turbulence caused a portion of the wing to fall off. A winglet is meant to increase cruising distance while increasing fuel efficiency. (KXII)
  2. The Dallas Police Department arrested a man during a phony temporary paper license plate scam. Wayland Wright, 43-years-old, has been charged with government record tampering with the intent to defraud. The fake paper plates have been used to avoid paying registration fees and possibly to cover up crimes. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
  3. Protestors have taken to the Dallas streets after a leaked Supreme Court opinion draft indicates the overturn of Roe v. Wade. The Supreme Court confirmed on Tuesday that the leaked draft was authentic but a final ruling has not been issued. Dallas-based Match Group has pledged to cover travel costs for employees seeking abortion services. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Today in Dallas:

  • Purple Party Weekend 2022 At Market Center (9:00 PM)
  • Cinco De Mayo Happy Hour At Lofty Spaces (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

  • Reports can be submitted to the Dallas Police Department online. Click for more information. (Facebook)
  • The Dallas Zoo celebrates May The Fourth by reminding the community to diligently research before adopting a turtle. May the forest be with you! (Facebook)
  • Have you been to the new Carpenter Plaza park yet? Click to see the photos. (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.

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