🌱 This Weekend In Dallas + Mother Of 3-Year-Old Arrested

Up and at 'em, Dallas! Here's everything you need to know to get this day started. Here's everything going on in Dallas today.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and pleasant. High: 75 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The weekend is finally here, Dallas! If you're looking for something fun to do in the next few days, there are plenty of options happening right here in Dallas. You can check out the Norwegian singer-songwriter, Girl in Red, at the House of Blues or head to The Deep Ellum Arts Festival in Deep Ellum. See the details at the link and other fun events in Arlington and Fort Worth! (WFAA.com)
2. Dallas police have provided an update to the case of the three-year-old who was shot and killed on Monday in Dallas. The child's mother, Lacravivonne Washington, 26, has been arrested and charged with endangerment. Police say the children were unrestrained in the car and, while Washington has claimed the child was killed by another person during a road rage incident, police have found no evidence to support the story. A handgun was also found in her car. See all the details of the case at the link. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. As the pandemic recedes, a Dallas woman's business has boomed. More women are looking to own their own businesses than ever before. "Who am I now? And what do I want to do with the rest of my life?" said Dallas designer and artist Dawn Franklin. She credits the unprecedented quiet of the pandemic with helping to answer those questions. Read Franklin's interview at the link. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

• Annual Deep Ellum Arts Festival - Main Events International (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The city of Dallas and Green Dallas are working with Better Buildings Solutions as a partner in the #BetterClimateChallenge! They've committed to reducing the City's GHG emissions by 50 percent in 10 years and sharing solutions with the market. Learn more at the link. (Facebook)
• The city of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture is celebrating Dallas Arts Month in April! Check out the details in the post. (Facebook)
• Summer camp lottery registration is now open at Dallas Park and Recreation Department! In order to allow everyone interested in summer camp an opportunity to obtain a spot, the department is conducting Summer Camp registration through a lottery system. Register in-person or online by this Saturday! (Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. 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.