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Hey there, Dallas! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Family's plea after deadly Dallas crash on North Walton Walker
  • What neighbors are saying after a toddler's fatal shooting in Oak Cliff
  • What a Dallas lawsuit reveals about risky penis enlargement injections

Also on today's calendar: Free Bra Fittings to Support Breast Cancer Awareness and 12 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do some birds fly south for the winter? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Sunny, very warm and humid, with a high of 92 and low of 76 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., temps: high: 93, low: 76.
  • Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 71 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Dallas crash video shows car flipping as family seeks answers – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — A young woman was killed in a high-speed crash on North Walton Walker Boulevard in Dallas, leaving her Irving-area family and friends grieving and searching for answers. As they plan her funeral and raise money for expenses, they're urging local drivers to slow down and remember how quickly a seemingly ordinary trip across Dallas can turn tragic.
   

2. Dallas police investigating fatal shooting of toddler in South Oak Cliff (fox4news.com) — A toddler was fatally shot early Sunday at the Oakwood Place Apartments in South Oak Cliff, and Dallas police are investigating while questioning the child's mother and involving Child Protective Services. Neighbors in the Oak Cliff community describe the killing as senseless and are calling for more attention to gun violence as authorities work to determine who fired the weapon and how the shooting happened.
   

3. Dallas wellness center promoted penis enlargement injections as safe. Then a patient died (texarkanagazette.com) — A Round Rock man died last year after receiving multiple hyaluronic acid penis enlargement injections at AdvancedYOU, a Dallas wellness center affiliated with the PhalloFILL brand, and his mother is now suing in Dallas County District Court. The lawsuit questions physician oversight, informed consent, and safety claims, while Texas regulators note that such injections are considered medical procedures requiring appropriate supervision, raising concerns for Dallas-area men considering similar treatments.
   

4. Glen Cove Swim Club INC (Dallas, TX) - Nonprofit 990, Grants, Revenue (grantwatch.com) — Glen Cove Swim Club Inc., a public charity in Dallas, reported about $201,000 in revenue for fiscal 2024, according to IRS Form 990 filings. The listing, compiled by GrantWatch, outlines several years of revenue, expenses, assets, and a past $18,000 grant, offering Dallas-area grant writers and nonprofit leaders a snapshot of the club's financial history.
   

5. James Talarico returns after flu and challenges Ken Paxton to debate – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — A Texas U.S. Senate candidate was back campaigning in Dallas this weekend after recovering from the flu and used a local TV interview to challenge Attorney General Ken Paxton to a debate. He pushed back on online rumors about his health and framed Paxton's lack of response as avoiding voters, saying Texans deserve to see both candidates face tough questions.
   

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  • Please help us out to find our lovely hazel, she went missing in the morning of October 10th, near the corner of Linnet Ln and Lockheed Ave in the 75209 area.
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do some birds fly south for the winter?" — Because it's too far to walk..! (Thank you Theresia F. for sending it in!)
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