🌱 Teen Boy Fatally Shot In Dallas + Bubba's Ranked No. 6 Best Chicken

Hey, friends. It's Saturday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Warmer; breezy in the p.m.. High: 86 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. On Thursday, Apr. 13, a 16-year-old boy was shot and killed as he was walking down the street in the Southeast Oak Cliff neighborhood in Dallas. Dallas police say that the teenage boy was found with a gunshot wound around 8:15 p.m. on Highland Hills Drive. The boy was immediately taken to the hospital and eventually died from his injuries. (KDFW Fox 4)
2. Recently, Taste Atlas included a Dallas restaurant on their list of the best fried chicken in the world. Bubba's "Cooks Country" was given the No. 6 spot on the list and serves as a retro diner converted from a 1929 Texaco service station. The restaurant is located in the Highland Park area and guarantees to provide guests with delicious fried chicken that features a Southern twist. (KDAF)
3. The Dallas-based holding company known as American Leather Holdings LLC is changing its name to Artisant Lane. The change comes to recognize the individuality of its brands, as well as acknowledging the company's mission to bring innovation in comfort, style, quality, and more to the furniture industry. All of the company's products are manufactured in the United States and collectively employ over 1,300 individuals. (dallasinnovates.com)

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Today in Dallas:

• Big Texas Beer Fest at the Automobile Building - Fair Park (1:30 PM)
• Back To The 80s Gala at Gilley's Dallas (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Zoo's "Toss the Tusk" event scheduled for Friday, Apr. 14 was officially postponed. The postponement is meant to honor the recent passing of the zoo's beloved President and CEO, Gregg Hudson. The zoo's staff does have plans to reschedule the event for a later date. (The Dallas Zoo)
• Looking to foster a few adorable animals these next few weeks? The SPCA of Texas is looking for volunteers to become Foster Heros by providing at least one animal with a comfortable and loving home while they await their permanent adoptions. If you're interested in fostering any animals, click here to apply. (SPCA of Texas)
• On Friday, Apr. 28, the Dallas Park and Recreation Department will host a job fair at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The job fair will go from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will be looking to fill all of their open Park and Recreation positions. If you're interested in learning more about the open positions and how to apply, click here. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department)

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You're officially in the loop for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early soon with a new 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.