🌱 Critically Missing Man In Local Area + Dallas Soul Food Festival

Welcome back, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox this morning to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sunshine. High: 90 Low: 64.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Police Department is asking for the community's assistance in locating Leonard Ray Rhodes, 72 years old. He went missing on Wednesday morning from the 4500 block of S. Lancaster Road. He may be confused and in need of assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The Dallas Police Department has arrested the individual accused of killing his friend after a basketball game. Cameron Hogg, 31 years old, allegedly shot and killed Asia Womack, 21 years old, after she beat him at basketball. The incident occurred on Oct. 3 at Terry Park. (CBS Dallas)
3. Dallas Soul Food Festival is this weekend. On Sunday, Oct. 23 from noon to 7:00 p.m., over 30 different vendors will be serving delicious Soul food. There will be candied yams, greens, fried chicken, fish, barbecue, tacos, pork chops, and more. The festival will be at Lofty Spaces on Montgomery Street. (CW33 Dallas)

Today in Dallas:

• State Fair Of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (All Day)
• Post Malone: Twelve Carat Tour At American Airlines Center (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't pick your pumpkin until you review CBS’ list of the best pumpkin patches in the North Texas area. Click to view the list. (CBS Dallas)
• Looking for your next dream home? Consider this list of the latest properties in the Dallas area to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
• Dallas ISD is reminding SNAP users to check out local farmers' markets for fresh local produce. Click for a list of local farmers' markets. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday off right. I'll see you soon!

— 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.