🌱 Flooding Rescues And Travel Delays + New DART Chief Of Police

Hey, Dallas! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Let's do this.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a thunderstorm; humid. High: 86 Low: 74.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas area first responders had to rescue residents from vehicles on Monday morning after flooding. Drivers along Interstate 30 experienced neck-high waters after almost 15 inches of rain impacted East Dallas yesterday morning (Aug. 22). The Flood Watch was in effect until Monday night at 8:00 p.m.; drivers were asked to stay off the roads. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The DFW Airport and Dallas Love Field canceled numerous flights due to storms impacting North Texas. Thousands of travelers were left stranded due to the cancellations. The flights resumed yesterday as the storms lessened. In total, more than 3,000 flights were impacted. Some flights were switched to later this week in response. (Dallas Morning News)
3. Dallas Area Rapid Transit announced a new chief of police. Charles Cato has been appointed to lead the department's security services. The department has over 250 licensed officers, 67 support staff, and 110 officers appointed to enforce fares. Cato served with the Mesquite Police Department chief before being appointed to the new position. (NBC DFW)

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Today in Dallas:

• Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help At The Hampton-Illinois Branch Library (All Day)
• Job Search Assistance At The Dallas Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Explore And Play At The Benbrook Public Library (9:30 AM)
• Wake Up The Walls Art Contest At The Watauga Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Wunder Series: Chic Musique At Mercat Bistro (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department reminds drivers to ALWAYS avoid high water on roadways. Find alternate routes. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department is asking the community for assistance in identifying a homicide suspect. Click the following link to view the photos. Contact the department immediately if you have any information. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• DFW Airport reminds travelers to allow ample time to arrive at the airport before a scheduled flight. Also, check with your airline on your flight's status. (DFW Airport via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! See you tomorrow for your next 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.