🌱 Dallas International Film Festival + Gun Fired At Elementary School

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But first, today's weather:

Very warm with plenty of sun. High: 90 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. A Dallas man has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for various drug violations. Jose Antonio Carreto, 31 years old, was convicted of distributing heroin that resulted in a 2019 overdose. The victim survived the overdose thanks to Narcan which was administered by first responders during the incident. (Gilmer Mirror)
2. The Dallas International Film Festival begins today, Oct. 14. The popular festival will be running through Thursday, Oct. 20. The Dallas International Film Festival was founded in 2006 and is a non-profit organization with over 20,000 supporters. Click to get festival passes. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Dallas Independent School District reports that an elementary student brought a gun to campus on Thursday morning. The gun was discharged inside John W Carpenter Elementary School before the start of classes. The clear backpack policy at the district did not apply to Carpenter Elementary. The clear backpacks will be offered to families at the school starting next week. (WFAA.com)

Today in Dallas:

• Dallas International Film Festival (All Day)
• Biennial Faculty Exhibition At TCU Art Gallery (All Day)
• Art History Conversations At Dallas Museum Of Art (6:00 PM)
• Open Mic Event At The Free Man Cajun Cafe & Lounge (10:15 PM)

From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? 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)
• The SPCA of Texas is encouraging Dallas residents to adopt large dogs this month. Click to find your new best friend! (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)
• The Dallas Museum of Art's Movement: The Legacy of Kineticism exhibit will be on display through Jul. 16, 2023. Click to take a closer look at the exhibit. (Dallas Art Museum)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you tomorrow morning 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.