TX New Abortion Law Leads To A Dallas 'Handmaid's Tale' Protest

Good morning, Dallas! Today is Sept. 3.

Your Headlines: SB 8 is a new law restricting abortions in Texas, and it drew protesters in Dallas Wednesday — clad as the concubines from "A Handmaid's Tale."

And an area principal has been put on leave after facing accusations of "extreme" views on race.

Finally, what are the best ways you can spend the Labor Day Weekend in Dallas?

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Now today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 97 Low: 77.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas city officials will likely seek an independent investigation into the loss of police evidence. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. "Keep Dallas Safe" is holding a rally for Dallas murder victims. (Cleburne Times-Review)
3. Here are the 15 Things You Must Do in Dallas This September (D Magazine)
4. Check out this guide to Labor Day eats and drinks in Big D. (Dallas Observer)
5. A memorial is announced for the tow truck driver killed by a suspected drunk driver. (FOX 4 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Paw Print Fundraiser - Dan Powell Intermediate School (Noon).
• Blackburn Best Day - Empathy - Superhero Day (Noon).
• College Color Days - Independence ES (Noon).
• Senior Picture Day - Grand Prairie High School (Noon).
• Choir Handbook Forms and Fees due - Steam Middle (Noon).

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Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas Mavericks: "Them: Yo bro, who got you smilin' like that?" (Instagram)
• Dallas Cowboys: "ONE. WEEK. OUT! Pass the time with some highlights from previous #DallasCowboys season openers & tune in to @nflnetwork next week." (Instagram)
• Dallas Museum of Art: "See inside the studio of Brooklyn-based artist Naudline Pierre as she creates five new paintings to be featured in her first solo museum show, "What Could Be Has Not Yet Appeared", opening for free on September 26 at the DMA." (Instagram)
• The Dallas Arboretum: "Cool Thursdays Concerts are back tonight with Hotter Than July! We'll see all you ticketholders tonight on the concert lawn for this great event!⁠ ⁠ Food trucks, and so much more." (Instagram)
• Dallas Police Department: "If you see something, say something. If you suspect child abuse, report it by calling the National Hotline: 1-800-252-5400." (Facebook)

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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dallas Daily? Email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.