🌱 Dallas Officer's Fatal Crash + Four Men Arrested For Alcohol Theft

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Plenty of sunshine. High: 87 Low: 58.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A Dallas Police Department officer was killed on Tuesday night during a collision with a wrong-way driver. The incident occurred on Spur 408 northbound at West Kiest Boulevard at the beginning of Officer Jacob Arellano's shift. The collision is being investigated by the department's traffic unit. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)
2. Dallas residents are reporting a sticky clear fluid on cars. According to Texas Parks and Wildlife, the substance is natural and is called honeydew. The substance is made when aphids suck sugar from leaves and process it. Recent drought conditions have created a build-up of the substance on local cars. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Four men have been arrested for allegedly stealing from a Dallas County alcohol distributor. The arrest was made by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission. According to the Commission, the men stole nearly $300,000 worth of alcohol. The four men were booked into the Dallas County Jail and later released on bond. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (All Day)
• Jewel of Dallas Gala At Granada Theater (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department reminds the community that Big Tex can be a great meeting spot at the State Fair of Texas. Planning to meet at a designated spot is important during a big event such as the State Fair of Texas. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• Dallas ISD reminds SNAP users that local farmers markets accept Lone Star Cards. Buy local, fresh produce! Click for a list of local farmers markets. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)
• Friday is Texas State Fair Day for all Dallas ISD secondary students. Mark your calendar! (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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That's it for today. See you all 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.