🌱 Dallas Rents Fire Trucks + 335 Dallas ISD Teachers Hired Under

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Very warm. High: 97 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The City of Dallas is renting fire trucks due to a shortage. Dallas Fire-Rescue reports a shortage of mechanics and issues securing replacement parts. The city has a large number of fire trucks that were damaged during the flooding last month. The Dallas City Council has amended the budget to add $1.1 million for equipment replacements. (NBC DFW)
2. Yesterday was North Texas Giving Day. The day is meant to encourage North Texas residents to donate to organizations and causes that positively impact the community. Last year, the campaign raised more than $66 million for local charities. The community still has a chance to donate after North Texas Giving Day. (Fox 4 News)
3. The Dallas ISD hired about 335 teachers under the June exemption. The exemption allowed the district to hire educators for secondary-level education without teaching certifications. The district's chief of human capital management reports that the 335 teachers have made a positive impact on the district. (Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• WAKE: Ian Weaver At Tcu Art Gallery (All Day)
• 2022 ERG Summit: IMPACT Fort Worth At Tarrant County College District's Corporate Solutions & Economic Development Training Center (8:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for your new dream home? Check out the latest list of Dallas properties to hit the market. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Police Department reminds the community that reports can be filed online at any time. Click to learn how. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• Oct. 4 is Tiger Tuesday at the Dallas Zoo. Admission will be discounted to just $8. (Dallas Zoo)

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Thanks for following along and staying informed. See you all tomorrow morning for 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.