🌱 Decline In Assaults And Robberies + Leaking Water Pipe 'Fixed'

Hello, Dallas. I'm back in your inbox this morning with your fresh copy of the Dallas Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

A shower and t-storm; humid. High: 85 Low: 71.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas Police's Place Network Investigations (PNI) Violent Crime Reduction Task Force, part of Chief Eddie Garcia's strategy, has achieved a 31 percent reduction in violent crime in targeted areas, including a 15 percent drop in aggravated assaults and a 9 percent decrease in robberies. However, concerns persist about the long-term sustainability of these reductions, with community leaders and criminologists highlighting the challenge of preventing crime from returning to improved areas. To address this, Garcia's plan includes community engagement, focused deterrence, and collaboration with city departments to transform areas prone to crime. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Dallas Water Utilities has reportedly fixed a leak that caused flooding in a wooded area in the southern part of the city, but there are concerns about the duration of the leak and the amount of wasted water. Conservationist Ben Sandifer, who has been studying the area for years, believes there's more to the story than the city is disclosing. He's concerned about the environmental impact and the loss of taxpayer-funded drinking water, and he questions the city's transparency in handling the issue. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. A downtown Dallas resident, Adam Lewis, had his pickup truck and trailer, along with a Polaris buggy, stolen from a public parking lot in just 19 seconds, estimated to be worth around $200,000. Lewis had paid for two parking spots to accommodate his truck and trailer but discovered the theft the next morning. While the police are investigating the incident, Lewis has filed an insurance claim and hopes someone might have information about the thief. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

Wednesday, September 13

• Toddler Storytime At Preston Royal Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Out From The Wings Film Premiere At Latino Cultural Center (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Symphony Orchestra and the Turtle Creek Chorale are collaborating on an event called "Sing For Our Lives" scheduled for Sep. 19 to promote positivity, kindness, and community. Click here for tickets. (My Sweet Charity)
• Gov. Greg Abbott presented the Star of Texas Award to two Dallas police officers, Senior Cpl. Scott Jay and K-9 Figor, in recognition of their courage and resilience after surviving a shooting incident earlier this year. Congratulations! (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
• Sunjung Kim, an employee at Hair Plus Beauty Supply in Dallas, narrowly escaped harm during a confrontation with a shoplifter. Kim noticed the customer stealing an item and confronted her, leading to a scuffle that escalated to the woman pulling out a gun. In a tense struggle, Kim managed to disarm her and restrain her until the police arrived, emphasizing the dangers posed by shoplifting incidents in his store. (WFAA.com)

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— 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.