🌱 Search For NYD Sexual Assailant + Highway 175 Crash

Up and at 'em, Dallas! It's Saturday, so let's get you started with everything you need to know going on around Dallas today.

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First, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower; warmer. High: 65 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Police Department is currently searching for a woman who has been accused of sexually assaulting a child on New Year's Day. The incident occurred around 5:00 PM on Campbell Rd. Police described the woman as between 30 to 40 years of age and driving a red car. No further information has been given. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. A deadly crash on Highway 175 has left one driver dead. The incident occurred just before 4:00 AM on Thursday morning. They believe the driver lost control of their vehicle and struck a concrete wall. The driver was not wearing a safety belt. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
3. A Dallas hotel will celebrate Elvis Presley's birthday. The Statler Hotel will celebrate the king and his legacy in Dallas all day on Saturday, Jan. 8th. (CW33 NewsFix)

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Today in Dallas:

• The Dinner Detective Interactive Mystery Dinner Show At Hilton Garden Inn Downtown Dallas (6:00 PM)
• Steve Gammill At The Comedy Arena (9:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Arboretum is reminding locals to get outside for the new year and take advantage of $5 admission through January 31! (Instagram)
• Dallas Independent School District is back with a brand-new H.S. Thompson Elementary School funded by the 2015 bond opened its doors this week to students in the Bonton neighborhood. Hear from Principal Crystal Owens and Trustee Justin Henry on why this week is special. (Instagram)
• Winter weather is here. You can take steps to be prepared for cold weather. Here are some ways to take steps to be ready for anything. (Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow 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.