🌱 18-Wheeler Fiery Crash + Dallas Stars + State Fair Of Texas

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Very warm with sunshine. High: 98 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. An 18-wheeler burst into flames on Tuesday when it fell from a Dallas-area overpass. The vehicle collided with another vehicle before the fall. The driver of the 18-wheeler died during the crash on U.S. Highway 75. Authorities are currently investigating how the crash occurred. (NBC News)
2. The Dallas Stars will start its training camp without Jason Robertson. The young 40-goal scorer will be missing the training camp due to a contract not being agreed upon with the team. He was a second round pick in 2017 and scored 41 goals last season. The team starts its regular season with a game against Nashville on Oct. 13. (NBC DFW)
3. The annual State Fair of Texas kicks off on Sep. 30 at Dallas' Fair Park. This year's newest attraction is the Fair Park Coliseum Rodeo. Admission to the event is free with a general admission fair ticket. The 24-day celebration will feature belt-busting delicacies, live musical performances, family-friendly activities, and more. Click to get tickets. (KDHNews.com)

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Today in Dallas:

• Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help At The Hampton-Illinois Branch Library (All Day)
• Blood Drive At Birdville High School (7:00 AM)
• Convention And Visitors Bureau Board Meeting At CVB Headquarters (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you growing increasingly frustrated with online home listings and are seeking an alternative? Consider this list of five upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Dallas area this weekend. Click for the full list that includes times, dates, property dimensions, prices, and photos. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Police Department is searching for a hit-and-run suspect from a Sep. 17 incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. Click to review the case. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• The SPCA of Texas found forever homes for 85 pets this week. Click to find your new best friend! (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop 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.