🌱 Clark Rd Crash + New African American Museum Of Dallas Exhibit

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warmer. High: 63 Low: 39.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas Police Department reports that a woman has died following a crash at 8700 Clark Road. The victim was reportedly crossing the street after leaving Walmart with a shopping cart full of items when she was hit by a Ford Focus. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into the accident. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. A new traveling exhibit at the African American Museum of Dallas highlights the contributions of Black inventors. The exhibit, entitled "African American Pioneers in Science Technology, Engineering, Architecture, and Math" will be at the museum until Mar. 19, 2022. Over 160 inventions are being showcased at the exhibit, such as the three-way stoplight and contributions to the COVID-19 vaccine. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Researchers at the University of Texas at Dallas have developed an innovative terahertz imager microchip that will enable devices to detect hard-to-see images. The new technology will allow systems to navigate through hazardous environments. The advancement is the cumulation of over 15 years of work for Dr. Kenneth K. O and his team. (Press Release Desk)

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Today in Dallas:

• The Market At The Dallas Farmers Market (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to a structure fire at 9000 Metz Ave on Sunday. (Twitter)
• The Dallas Police Department honors the legacy of Officer Gary D. McCarthy, who died during an armed robbery 34 years ago. (Facebook)
• The Black Business Owners Market has been rescheduled for Mar. 5 due to weather concerns. (Twitter)

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You're officially in the loop for today. See you all 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.