What's Happening In Dallas To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month?

Good morning, Dallas. It's Sunday, Sept. 19.

Your Headlines: State Rep. Matt Krause announced that despite his long friendship with Ken Paxton, he'll challenge his GOP colleague for the office of Texas Attorney General next year.

Find out what Gov. Greg Abbott had to say at a roundtable discussion with small business owners in Dallas this week. (WFAA.com)

And finally, pick from our finely curated list of ways to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Now today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 73.

Here are the top stories today in Dallas:

1. A Dallas police officer has been arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in Lewisville. (WFAA.com)
2. It seems Deep Ellum’s noisy night life could use some protection. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. "You should die in a locked closet." A Dallas judge is being admonished for remarks to a murder defendant. (The Dallas Morning News)
4. You can apply now in Fort Worth for medical and IT training to boost your career. (News Desk)
5. Lucy Dacus Returns to Dallas with new songs and a new perspective. (Dallas Observer)

Today in Dallas:

• International Talk Like a Pirate Day (All Day).
• Free Mini Photo Sessions in Dallas! (9 a.m.).
• Meadows Museum Exhibition Opening: Canvas & Silk: Historic Fashion from Madrid’s Museo del Traje (10 a.m.).
• Meadows Museum Exhibition Opening: Image and Identity: Mexican Fashion in the Modern Period (10 a.m.).
• Kiddie Academy of Little Elm presents Storytime LIVE! (3 p.m.)

Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas Cowboys: "Certified by the #DallasCowboys Are you Team Drake or Team Kanye? #CLB | #DONDA | #CowboysCam | @seatgeek" (Instagram)
• Dallas ISD: "“The biggest thing was how do we ensure we are meeting the scholars where they are, not only academically but socially and emotionally.” - H.I. Holland Principal Shanieka Christmas McDonald" (Facebook)
• North Texas Giving Day: "Congratulations to the two recipients of this year’s Meet Your Match Prize Southern Dallas Link and Coalition for Aging LGBT - TEXAS . This prize is sponsored by @ Communities Foundation of Texas and The Dallas Foundation." (Facebook)
• Dallas Park and Recreation Department: "#DallasParks Outdoor Adventures Program is offering beginner archery classes for youth ages 8-12 every Tuesday evening from 5:30-6:30 at Samuell Farm, beginning in October. $20 per month for City of Dallas residents." (Facebook)
• Dallas Police Department Community Affairs: "It's Community Laundry Day! We're excited to serve with free washes and Laundry supplies. #bettertogether #SaturdayVibe" (Facebook)

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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dallas Daily? Email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.