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🌱 DPD Releases Suspect Photos + Dallas Spots Make Forbes List
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First, today's weather:
Humid with a t-storm or two. High: 85 Low: 70.
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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:
- The Dallas Police Department has released photos of the suspect in a recent crash that left two teenagers dead. The incident occurred in the evening on Friday in the 13900 block of Esperanza Road. The suspect fled from the crash scene on foot after colliding with the victims' vehicle head-on. Anyone with information about the suspect is being asked to contact Detective Kenneth Watson. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Twelve Dallas locations have been placed on the 2022 Forbes Travel Guide Star Award list. The winners join 18 other locations listed in the Lone Star state. Click the link for the full list that contains five Dallas hotels, four Dallas restaurants, and three Dallas spas. (CW33 Dallas)
- A Dallas sandwich shop has unveiled a new "virtual cashier" concept at its newly designed location. Wich! has unveiled the new ordering model that introduces a work-from-home cashier communicating with customers through a screen. The store also uses electric vehicles for delivering sandwiches. Is this the future of restaurants? (CultureMap Dallas)
Today in Dallas:
- The Market At Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)
- Move and Shake Storytime At Benbrook Public Library (9:30 AM)
From my notebook:
- Did you know that some otters love warm water? Plan your next visit to the Dallas Zoo and see the Asian small-clawed otters in person. (Instagram)
- The DFW Airport celebrates its 42nd anniversary with Lufthansa, the German airline. Congratulations on the historic milestone! (Facebook)
- The Dallas Arboretum shared a tranquil photo of its lagoon, perfect for finding peace in the hustle and bustle of the city. (Instagram)
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That's it 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.
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