🌱 Eviction Statute Ruling + October's Featured Fugitive

Hello, friends! It's Wednesday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and warm. High: 89 Low: 62.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A Dallas County Judge has ruled tenants should have the right to remain in housing while appealing an eviction ruling. That right cannot be taken away even if the tenant does not have the funds to put up as collateral. Judge Juan Renteria states the current Texas eviction statute effectively requires payment to access the court system. (KERA)
2. Dallas' Erick Martinez has been named this month's Featured Fugitive. The 34-year-old has warrants issued for four counts of sexual assault of a child and two counts of failure to comply with sex offender registration requirements. There is a reward being offered for information which leads to his arrest. (DPS.Texas.gov)
3. Crime Stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for information regarding a Monday night shooting which resulted in the death of a 21-year-old woman. The incident occurred in the 4100 block of Hamilton Avenue around 7:40 p.m. in South Dallas. To claim the reward, the information must result in an arrest and indictment. (WFAA)

Today in Dallas:

• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (9:00 AM)
• Open Mic Event At O'Riley's (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Dallas Zoo Lights will return Nov. 17 for another season. The lights will be kept on through Jan. 1. Tickets will go on sale starting Nov. 1, so mark your calendar! (Dallas Zoo via Facebook)
• Tomorrow, the Dallas Arboretum is hosting Texas' premier Eagles tribute band, Desperado, at 7:00 p.m. Click the link to get your tickets today. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)
• Make sure to register to vote by Tuesday, Oct. 11. Election Day is Nov. 8. Click here to check your registration. (Dallas ISD via Instagram)

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You're officially in the loop 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.