🌱 Mayor Announces Reelection + Double Homicide Suspect Search

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Partly sunny. High: 93 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson has announced that he will be seeking reelection. The mayor will be running for the position next year. Mayor Johnson reports, "There is no way I'm not running." He has touted the reduction of violent crime, reduction of property taxes, and tightening of ethics policies during his tenure. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. The Dallas County jail federal lawsuit regarding COVID-19 protocols has been dismissed. Former inmates, jail reform activists, and civil rights organizations report that the fight isn't over yet. Dallas County Sherriff Brown reports that she is pleased with the dismissal. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. The Dallas Police Department is searching for a suspect in a double homicide. The department has identified Houston Littles IV on security footage. According to the department, he can be seen shooting two individuals at a Dallas strip mall parking lot near Park Lane. Anyone with information about Littles' whereabouts is asked to contact the department immediately. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

Today in Dallas:

• Texas Fest At Music City Mall Lewisville (11:00 AM)
• Latinidad Festival 2022 At Strauss Square (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• It is not too late to celebrate National Cinnamon Raisin Bread Day. Click for a list of Dallas locations that have the best cinnamon raisin bread. (CW33 Dallas)
• The Dallas Zoo is giving away member-exclusive water bottles to individuals that join at the Passport level or above. Click to learn more about a Dallas Zoo membership. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• Thinking about buying an electric car in Dallas? Texas is the No. 22 state in the country for owning an EV and has the 13th lowest change in recharge cost over the last five years, according to Bumper. Learn more about what it’s like owning an EV across the country in the new study. (Bumper.com)

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That's it 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.