🌱 New Food Truck Permit Structure + Free Smoke Alarms From Red Cross

Hi there, Dallas. I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 89 Low: 70.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A new permitting law that went into effect Sep. 1 has been creating challenges for local food trucks in the Dallas area. HB2878 — a City Council bill that moved food truck oversight from cities to the county — was supposed to create a one-stop-shop for all necessary permits, regulations, and fees, associated with owning and operating a food truck. Because of the new permitting structure, some local food truck operators are required to have both city and county permits, doubling their fees. Numerous food truck owners have complained, and the City has yet to respond to the issue. (Dallas Observer)
2. Yesterday, the Red Cross installed the 50,000th free smoke alarm during a "Sound the Alarm" event in Oak Cliff. The installation took place as part of the Red Cross's ongoing effort to help families vulnerable to home fires — their work has saved at least 1,928 lives since launching the free smoke alarm program in October of 2014. Those needing free smoke alarm(s) can request them online from the Red Cross. (Texas Metro News)
3. According to new data from the National Weather Service, the Dallas-Fort Worth area recorded one of the hottest summers this year, with unseasonably high temperatures remaining throughout the month of September. This past month was the second hottest on record in the area, with an average daily temperature of 84.6 — 2019's record average temperature was 85.5. Additionally, data showed that there were eight days this past month with high temperatures at or above 100. (Axios Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

Wednesday, October 4

• Dallas Farmer's Market At The Market Building (10:00 AM)
• Story Time - Toddler Time! At Desoto Public Library (10:30 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Gourd Patch is back at the Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden! Every Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., join local artisans for displays and demos of their spectacular squash art. Watch them demonstrate how to transform Fall produce into decorative housewares, which will be available for purchase. (Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden via Instagram)
• On Thursday, Oct. 12, catch a ride on the M-Line trolley for a special evening to sample food from some of Uptown and Downtown Dallas’ best restaurants. The event, taking place at Fashion Industry Gallery, will include food from participating restaurants, an open bar, live music, raffle prizes, and live and silent auctions. Click the link for ticketing info and to learn more about the event. (Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page) via Facebook)
• On Monday, the DFW Airport published the first look of the renderings of the new, highly-anticipated Terminal F. Check out the link to view the video renderings — construction on this 15-gate concourse will begin next year. (DFW Airport via Facebook)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed! 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.