🌱 Decriminalizing Fentanyl Testing Strips + Lead Poisoning Prevention

Hello again, everybody! I'm back with your new edition of the Dallas Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town today.

But first, today's weather:

Heavy rain and a t-storm. High: 55 Low: 53.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas City Council has voiced its support for potentially decriminalizing fentanyl testing strips. The strips are used to test items to ensure that they aren't laced with the dangerous drug. Despite the public health community's insistence that the strips are a method of harm reduction, they are considered by Texas to be "drug paraphernalia." (D Magazine)
2. A Dallas pizzeria has been recognized as one of the country's best cheap eateries. GAYOT's "Top 10 Cheat Eats in the U.S." includes Dallas' Greenville Avenue Pizza Company. Their homemade pizza and chicken wings were recognized by the publication. Pizza Today magazine also reported that Greenville Avenue Pizza Company was an industry leader in the U.S. (CW33 Dallas)
3. The City of Dallas is recognizing Lead Poisoning Prevention Week this week. The week is meant to increase awareness of childhood lead poisoning, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson states, "I firmly believe in the importance of understanding the risks of lead poisoning and exposure." (EPA.gov)

Today in Dallas:

• Charley Taylor Fall Carnival At Charley Taylor Recreation Center (5:00 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)
• Are you searching for a new job or simply considering a career change? Here is a list of the best places to work in the Dallas area. Click to view the full list. (WFAA.com)
• Dallas ISD's annual Discover Dallas ISD event is Saturday, Nov. 5 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at W.H. Adamson High School. Click to learn more. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.

— 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.