🌱 Guinea Pigs Abandoned + World Food Championship

Morning, Dallas! It's Friday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on in Dallas today.

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First, today's weather:

Sunshine. High: 85 Low: 65.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying the person who abandoned two guinea pigs. The animals were recovered from a business in the 1400 block of N. Fitzhugh Avenue. The department reports that the guinea pigs are doing well. Anyone with information regarding the incident is asked to contact the department's Animal Cruelty Detective or Crime Stoppers. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. A Dallas college student has won the World Food Championship. Chef Preston Nguyen, 19, is the youngest chef to ever win the prestigious World Food Championship Final Table challenge. Nguyen won a $100,000 prize. (CW33 Dallas)
3. Are you searching for your new best friend? CW33 has compiled a list of local dogs available for adoption throughout various Dallas animal shelters. Click to view the full list that includes Bubba, Max, and Ruxpin. (CW33 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Mother's Day Means Mimosas! At Alexandra Geczi PLLC (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Dallas ISD shares the touching story of a first-generation college student. Click to learn why the opportunity to attend college is so important. (Facebook)
• The Dallas Arboretum shares spring color pallets from the Bridal Open House. Click to view the photo. (Instagram)
• SPCA of Texas reminds the community that it is National Adopt a Horse Month. Click to learn about Maybe, the 14-year-old paint mare. (Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! See you tomorrow morning for another 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.