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🌱 I-30 Downed Powerlines + 14th Annual Dallas Art Fair Info

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First, today's weather:

Sunny and pleasant. High: 71 Low: 49.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

  1. Crews closed Interstate 30 in East Dallas around 4:00 a.m. Wednesday after an 18-wheeler crashed into a power pole, sending utility lines down across the freeway at the St. Francis Avenue exit, near the split with U.S. 80. As of 3:00 p.m., all lanes of I-30 reopened but the eastbound service road remains closed. It's not clear if there were injuries. (NBCDFW)
  2. The 14th edition of the Dallas Art Fair is back in full swing with 85 galleries this Apr. 21–24. This year is also the sixth anniversary of the Dallas Art Fair Foundation Acquisition Program, whose collecting budget has reached a new high of $150,000 this year. The fair kicks off Dallas Arts Month, an annual celebration of the city's cultural scene. (ArtNewsNet)
  3. Anthony Barnes, 25, was arrested after allegedly robbing more than 10 fast-food restaurants in Dallas in the span of a month. He was taken into custody and faces a charge of aggravated robbery. Police say Barnes displayed a gun and fled from the scene in a gray Kia Soul in each instance. (iHeart.com)

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Today in Dallas:

  • Green Van Lines Moving Company - Online Event (9:00 PM)
  • "One And One" by Zeke Williams - Moncrief Cancer Institute (All Day)
  • The Market (Open Daily) - Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)

From my notebook:

  • On Apr. 2, Kinder Joy® will be at the Dallas Zoo with a special scavenger hunt, all about the community's favorite egg-laying Zoo animals — and a special appearance by the Easter Bunny. Don't miss it! (Instagram)
  • Children's Health celebrated National Doctors Day yesterday by spotlighting all of the doctors who dedicate themselves each day to making life better for their patients. It encouraged Instagram followers to leave a comment to thank any doctor they've had who has helped them. (Instagram)
  • Join the Dallas Arboretum on Apr. 7 for its French Favorites Class with Chef Sharon!⁠ ⁠ It will be a one-of-a-kind, hands-on experience with a great meal, plus all the tricks and tips to recreate it at home for your family and friends. (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.

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