🌱 Man On Trial For 1 of 22 Accused Deaths + Dallas Airport Ranks 3rd

Hello, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Daily. Follow along for the most important things going on in town.

But first, today's weather:

Plenty of sun. High: 88 Low: 60.

Here are the top four stories today in Dallas:

1. A man who stands accused of murdering 22 women is back on trial in Dallas. Billy Chemirmir has been charged with killing 22 women, 13 of whom were from the Dallas area, and has been convicted on one count of murder so far. He is now being charged with the death of 87-year-old Mary Brooks, who was murdered in 2018. Chemirmir is already facing one life sentence; if convicted, this would he his second. (WFAA.com)
2. A man was shot in a Dallas carjacking on Sunday night. The shooting took place in the 3400 block of Forest Lane near Webb Chapel Road. Two individuals in black masks demanded the victim turn over his vehicle. At some point during the altercation, one of the suspects shot the victim twice before driving off with his vehicle. The victim is currently recovering in the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. (WFAA.com)
3. According to the annual J.D. Powers study, Dallas Love Field ranks as the third best large airport in the entire country. It ranked closely behind the top two winners: Tampa International Airport and Tampa Airport, Orange County. Despite overall dissatisfaction growing over the lack of parking and inflation occurring at airports across the country, Dallas Love Field came in with a score of 826 out of a possible 1,000. Tampa International Airport had a score of 846. (CW33 Dallas)
4. Lottery fans in North and Central Texas might have a bit of extra luck to look forward to: two of the top prize-winning tickets the Saturday Cash Five drawing were sold in the area. The two tickets were Quick Picks for the Oct. 1 drawing – each worth $25,000. One winning ticket was sold at the Food Store on Colorado Street in Lockhart. The other ticket was sold at Corner Market on South 3rd Street. (CW33 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• The Market At Dallas Farmers Market (All Day)
• Texicana At State Fair Of Texas (1:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Cowboys are winning big, and fans are celebrating! The beloved football team trounced the Washington Commanders at 25-10 in their latest game. (Dallas Cowboys via Instagram)
• You snooze, you lose - unless you're one of the sleepy big cats at the Dallas Zoo! Come visit these amazing and adorable animals (hopefully not during a nap). (Dallas Zoo via Facebook)
• If you want to help kids who are undergoing treatment that will make them miss out on Halloween fun, Children's Health is looking for you! The Boo Yard Sign Challenge is raising funds for patients so they can enjoy this fun and spooky holiday! (Children's Health via Instagram)
• Hugo is a big star at the SPCA of Texas, and it's easy to see why. With a big smile and nothing but love to offer, come visit Hugo at the SPCA of Texas and see if he's the perfect fit for your family. (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)

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That's it for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.