🌱 Firefighters File Lawsuit + Flights Canceled + Schools Closed

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First, today's weather:

Not as cold with rain. High: 36 Low: 26.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Three firefighters with the Dallas Fire Department have filed a lawsuit against Atmos Energy, apartment complex owners, and apartment management in response to a fire on Sept. 29, 2021. The three firefighters suffered severe burns and permanent injuries from a natural gas explosion at Highland Hills Apartments. The lawsuit claims negligence and liability towards the parties due to gun violence within the apartment complex that allegedly started the fire. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The Dallas Independent School District announced that the district will be closed today in response to the winter storm hitting the area. Parents were allowed to pick their children up early from school on Wednesday but busses ran on schedule. Click for a full list of school closures in the North Texas area. (CW33 NewsFix)
3. In anticipation of severe winter weather hitting the Dallas region, Southwest and American Airlines canceled more than 1,000 flights at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport and at Dallas Love Field. The winter storm warning is in effect until 6:00 p.m. today. The storm system will likely bring sleet and freezing rain to Dallas which makes flights hazardous. (Dallas Patch)

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Today in Dallas:

• Early Voting At Highland Park ISD (All Day)

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From my notebook:

• Did you know that vultures act as nature's clean-up crew? The Dallas Zoo educates the Dallas area on ecosystems and wildlife conservation. (Instagram)
• The Operations Team at the DFW Airport works tirelessly to keep the airport safe during inclement weather. The staff reminds travelers to leave themselves extra time to account for the recent winter weather hitting the area. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Arboretum offers fantastic opportunities and experiences for Dallas couples on their wedding day. Click to for information on the bridal open house event. (Instagram)

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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.