🌱 Dallas Rapper Pleas Guilty + Midwest Restaurant Coming To Texas

Hi, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A stray afternoon t-storm. High: 84 Low: 60.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas rapper Devarius Dontez Moore, also known as "Trapboy Freddy," pled guilty in federal court and is currently facing up to 10 years in federal prison as well as a fine of up to $250,000. Moore pled guilty to illegal possession of a firearm this time but has had several run-ins with the law in the past — most famously when authorities found a tiger cub caged in his home last summer. Currently, a sentencing date has not yet been set, but a plea agreement has been filed. (WFAA.com)
2. Sickie's Garage, a unique Midwest burger spot, will be opening two new North Texas locations this summer near Dallas. Sickie's menu offers over 50 different burgers, about 50 different beers, wings with 25 different flavors, and unique desserts. The Irving location is projected to open sometime in mid-June, while the Fort Worth location is looking more like sometime in August. (Dallas Observer)
3. A mother of three was tragically shot and killed by a stray bullet in Dallas this weekend. Ana Moreno was driving with her daughter on Saturday afternoon to pick up a prom dress when the two got caught in between a shootout. A bullet penetrated the car, striking Moreno and taking her life. Moreno was one of four people who were struck by gunfire in the incident, but the only one who lost her life. (CBS Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Telltale, At Three Links Deep Ellum (6:00 PM)
• Ryan Oakes, At Cheapsteaks (6:00 PM)
• To Kill A Mockingbird, At Music Hall At Fair Park (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Graduation season is officially here in the Dallas Independent School District and it's important to celebrate your grads. Post a picture or share photos on social media with the hashtag #DallasISDGrad2023 and see your graduate be celebrated like some of these seniors at the link. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)
• Yesterday, the Dallas County Sheriff's Department honored those who paid the ultimate price protecting the community for National Peace Officer Memorial Day. Officers put their lives on the line every day and these moments are crucial in acknowledging the ones who have been lost. (Dallas County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is inviting all to join the Dallas City Council District 10 and more to unveil a historic marker commemorating the establishment of the Little Egypt settlement back in 1883. This ceremony will be taking place on May 20 at 12:00 p.m. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Tuesday. 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.