🌱 Canadian Wildfire Smoke + Man Indicted For Shootout With Police

Hello, everybody. I'm back in your inbox this morning with the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 100 Low: 73.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Smoke from Canadian wildfires has reentered Texas and the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex due to winds from areas of low pressure to the east and west. Although this is expected to bring cooler temperatures to North Texas, it's not anticipated to impact air quality. Back in June, Canadian wildfire smoke caused visual effects and disruptions on the East Coast but didn't affect air quality in Texas. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Clifford Osmer, a 41-year-old Mabank resident, has been indicted by a Dallas County grand jury with two charges of aggravated assault of a public servant following a shootout with Dallas police. The incident occurred at the Red Crown Motel during a property theft investigation, where Osmer engaged in gunfire, injuring himself, while no police officers were harmed. Video footage from body cameras captured the shootout and its aftermath, leading to Osmer's recovery and subsequent incarceration in the Dallas County jail with a $1 million bond. (KRLD)
3. As part of their "Five Albums. One Night" world tour, the Jonas Brothers offered exclusive merchandise at their concert in nearby Arlington's Globe Life Field on Wednesday. Alongside regular tour items, fans were able to obtain a unique Arlington-themed shirt commemorating the Globe Life Field show. The band partnered with clothing brand Centre for an exclusive merchandise pop-up event in Dallas. (Subscription: Fort Worth Star-Telegram)

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Today in Dallas:

Thursday, August 31

• Karaoke Day With The Stars At Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• Modelo Ticket Fight Night At The Factory In Deep Ellum (5:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• After reaching record highs in 2022, nationwide rates of catalytic converter thefts appear to be on the decline for the first half of 2023. In Texas, catalytic converter thefts have decreased by 67.43 percent from 2022, though rates are still up over 5,737 percent from 2019. (BeenVerified)
• Thinking of dipping your toes into the housing market? Check out the list of open houses happening this week in the Dallas area at the link. (Dallas Patch)
• Three new dining options are on the horizon for the Lake Highlands and Lakewood region in Dallas, featuring a diverse range of cuisines. Openings include Steakyard, an upscale yet casual steakhouse with a blend of American, Asian, and European flavors and Jinghe Japanese Restaurant, a cultural spot concentrating on Japanese barbecue and beverages. Click the link to learn more! (Community Impact)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Thursday! See you tomorrow for your next 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.