🌱 Man Arrested For Robberies + Hill Shopping Center Zoning Change

Welcome back, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox this morning to get you up to speed on everything you need to know about what's going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with periods of sun. High: 103 Low: 81.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Raymond Guerra, a Dallas man, was arrested yesterday after conducting more than half a dozen aggravated robberies over the past couple of weeks. These armed robberies all took place within an eight-block area in West Oak Cliff. Detectives have stated that in the final robbery on Aug. 3, Guerra meant to shoot an armed security guard but his pistol malfunctioned — following his arrest, the combined bonds on all his charges total $1 million. (KRLD)
2. Last week, the Dallas City Plan Commissioners greenlit a zoning change proposed by the owners of the Hill Shopping Center that would allow for the construction of new apartments. According to Commission filings, the zoning change would allow for future redevelopment of the entire property with mixed uses, including multifamily. Following the City Plan Commission approval, the new proposal will head to the Dallas City Council in the coming weeks. (People Newspapers)
3. Authorities are currently conducting an investigation into a fatal shooting that occurred on Saturday night in Southeast Dallas. The Dallas Police Department responded to the incident at approximately 11:35 p.m. on Vine Lane, near Teagarden Road, where 36-year-old Hector Barrios Verdugo was found shot. Despite being transported to a hospital, Verdugo succumbed to his injuries and passed away. (FOX 4)

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Today in Dallas:

Tuesday, August 8

• English Language Learning At Forest Green Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• Free Tax Aid At Hampton-Illinois Branch Library (10:00 AM)
• In Stitches - Fiber Arts Meetup At Renner Frankford Branch Library (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Calling all flag football fans: Early registration is taking place for coed youth (ages 6-12) flag football! Games begin in September and registration costs $40 per player. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• In local sports news, the Dallas Mavericks and the Dallas Wings announced a first-of-its-kind sponsorship — under a new marquee agreement, the Wings have become the first WNBA team to sign a jersey patch sponsorship deal with an NBA franchise operating under a different ownership group. (Dallas Mavericks via Instagram)
• Looking to grow your professional network? The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce has you covered — join them for a networking breakfast today at 8:00 a.m. at Dream Cafe. Click the link for more details. (Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. See you all tomorrow 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.