🌱 Southwest Debuts New Film + City's Decision On I-345 Draws Near

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Rain and a t-storm; humid. High: 82 Low: 68.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Southwest, the Dallas-based airline, recently delved into the world of filmmaking with their first-ever film, "Alone in Tombstone." It centers around a coming-of-age tale by E.A. Comiskey about a young woman searching for a place in life when she encounters a surprise visitor. The film is available for viewing on Southwest's YouTube channel and will be free for all guests boarding a Southwest flight beginning Thursday, Jun. 1. (Dallas Innovates)
2. A man in Dallas has officially been locked up and charged with the murder of Gabriella Gonzalez, a woman who was shot in West Oak Cliff this past weekend. Gonzalez died at the scene and was killed in a parking lot along Loop 12 near Keeneland Parkway. According to officials, Gonzalez had been in a relationship with a man named Harold Thompson, who also has been in a Dallas prison on charges of murder and family violence assault. (KRLD)
3. The Dallas City Council is set to vote next month on the state's compromise plan for whether they should remove or replace Interstate 345. This unmarked, elevated highway is meant to separate downtown Dallas from Deep Ellum as it links to both Interstate 45 South and U.S. 75 Central Expressway North. Those wanting to get rid of the highway confronted transportation planners earlier this week at a panel discussion focused on promoting unity within the city. (NBC-5 DFW)

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Today in Dallas:

• Monster Truck Wars At Fair Park Coliseum (1:00 PM, 7:00 PM)
• House Of DIFFA Fashion Show At Hilton Anatole Hotel (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to the National Weather Service, North Texas is in for some waves of rain and chances of storms throughout the next couple of days. Officials say there is a slight risk of severe thunderstorms for parts of the Dallas-Forth Worth area in the northern and western regions. Any storms that do pop up within the area could bring a variety of damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain. (KDFW)
• In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Month, SideDish is highlighting Dallas food content creator named Violet Huynh. She's widely known for her Instagram account where she features a wide variety of delicious recipes and brings awareness to different restaurants across North Texas. Her beautifully curated feed is packed with shots of noodles, soups, dumplings, and pastries, which all come from Asian-inspired cuisine. (D Magazine)
• Throughout the rest of May, Dallas has a variety of anticipated restaurants and bars opening up across the city. Dallasites can look forward to a new Italian steakhouse that's set to open in East Dallas, an Insta-worthy Japanese restaurant, and a sultry speakeasy heading to Trinity Groves. (PaperCity Mag)

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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.