🌱 Residents Want To Save Historic 10th Street + Loop Trail Vote Delay

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Residents and preservationists want to work to prevent the disappearance of the historic Tenth Street neighborhood, one of the only remaining communities established by formerly enslaved people. Today, the neighborhood shows signs of disinvestment, with homes closed, illegal dumping, squatting, and many incidents of house fires. The community hopes that presenting a plan for investment in basic infrastructure such as sidewalks, street pavement, and public safety will help with revitalization. (D Magazine)
2. The City of Dallas Park and Recreation Board delayed its vote on changes to the 50-mile "Loop" trail amid a lawsuit from a development company and project price increases. The board approved an $11.5 million dollar contractor, Fain Group; however, it has been sued by Gadberry Construction, which reportedly submitted a lower bid but was denied due to not having the proper experience. Due to the delay; the cost of the project has risen; regardless, construction has begun, and the board plans to use the delay to renegotiate the contract. (KRLD)
3. Juan Eduardo Martinez has been charged with murder after Dallas police say he rammed his vehicle into two men in the same week. A Dallas County Grand Jury delivered indictments on Apr. 13 against Martinez on two murder charges and two counts of accident in connection to the killings of Juan Manuel Cardona Jr. and Otis Charles Buford. Video footage has been captured recording both fatal crashes. Martinez's attorney says that this string of episodes may be caused by something else, and until they know what was happening in his mind before and during the incidents, "he is still presumed innocent." (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• Discover Downtown Dallas Movie Series: Toy Story 4 - Pacific Plaza (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Police Department has released multiple videos from the deadly Deep Ellum bar shooting. Police are asking anyone with information about the shooting or anyone who recognizes the suspect to contact the department. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
• The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden will be holding its third annual Black Heritage Celebration on May 6. The celebration will feature chef demonstrations, music, a fashion show, and more. The event is open to the public and included with the general garden admission ticket. (Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden via Instagram)
• This weekend is Tax-Free Emergency Supplies Weekend. You can purchase all the essential emergency items without paying tax this weekend; this includes portable generators, first aid kits, and more. (Dallas County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)

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— 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.