🌱 Remains Identified + Opposition To Oncor's Increase Request

Good morning, everybody! It's Thursday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny and warm. High: 90 Low: 65.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Authorities have identified remains found in Collin County as those of a missing Dallas woman. The Dallas Police Homicide Unit was notified that the remains belonged to Mercedes Clement. The Collin County Medical Examiner's Officer used her dental records to confirm the match. She went missing from the city on Oct. 11, 2020. (WFAA.com)
2. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson's re-election campaign has received its first major public endorsements. The Dallas Police Association and Dallas Fire Fighters Association have endorsed Mayor Johnson for the 2023 Dallas mayoral race. According to the two organizations, Mayor Johnson has shown support and leadership to the city's public safety initiatives. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. The City of Dallas is pushing against Oncor's request to raise electric utility rates. The Dallas City Council will be voting on the proposal next week. Oncor is requesting an 11 percent increase. The proposal would add an additional $6 to the average Texan's monthly electric bill. (The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (All Day)
• Biennial Faculty Exhibition At Tcu Art Gallery (All Day)

From my notebook:

• The State Fair of Texas has plenty of out-of-town vendors selling items. Click for a list of nine of the fair's best out-of-town vendors in 2022. (D Magazine)
• The Dallas Cowboys will be playing the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday at 3:25 p.m. Click for viewing details. (Dallas Cowboys)
• The Dallas Police Department served arrest and search warrants for four Southwest Dallas locations on Oct. 4. The department arrested four individuals during the operation. Click for the full report. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Thursday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.