🌱 Man Accused Of Murdering Stepfather + City Budget Vote

Hello, everybody. I'm back with your new copy of the Dallas Daily, fresh off the presses. Let's get this day started off right, with a quick guide to everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

First, today's weather:

Sunny and very warm. High: 96 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas's De Jairron Cooper has been arrested for allegedly killing his stepfather. Adrian Cole, 50, was shot multiple times on Friday morning. According to Cooper, he got into an argument with Cole that became physically aggressive. He has been charged with murder and has been booked into the Dallas County jail. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Tomorrow, the Dallas City Council will be voting on a new city budget. The proposed budget is $4.5 billion. The key components in the budget are lowered property taxes, police officer raises, and a focus on equity/environmental justice. The proposed budget has an increase of $160 million compared to the current one. (KERA News)
3. Two Dallas-area restaurants have been named to the New York Times' list of 50 most-loved restaurants in the country. Dallas' Sister and Arlington's Smoke'N Ash B.B.Q have been recognized by the publication. Austin's Canje restaurant was also named on the list. Click to review the full list. (CW39)

Today in Dallas:

• Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help At Hampton-Illinois Branch Library (All Day)
• Sunrise Hike with a Ranger At Cedar Hill State Park (7:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Are you registered to vote? There are a number of voter registration events planned around Dallas. Click to view the list. (CultureMap Dallas)
• Pegasus City Brewery's 2nd Annual Downtown Oktoberfest is scheduled for Friday at 5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Mark your calendar! (CultureMap Dallas)
• The Dallas ISD is currently hiring for a variety of food service positions. The district is hosting a career fair at Maria Luna Food Services Facility on Saturday at 8:00 a.m. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.