🌱 Dallas Gas Prices At 7-Month Low + Sunday Storm Power Outages

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First, today's weather:

Periods of sun. High: 92 Low: 73.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas gas prices have hit a seven-month low. The average price of gas in the Dallas area is now $3.20. Some gas stations are event recording prices below $3 a gallon. The gas pump relief is certainly welcome at this time since around 32 percent of Americans were planning a road trip during Labor Day weekend, according to AAA. (WFAA.com)
2. Hundred of thousands of Dallas-area homes lost power after Sunday's storms. Oncor reported more than 120,000 power outages across the Metroplex after high winds and heavy rains impacted the area. The storm also caused more than 300 flights to be delayed at the Dallas-Fort Worth Airport. (KERA)
3. The Texas Rangers have designated Dallas Keuchel for assignment after losing Friday's game against the Boston Red Sox. Keuchel posted a 12.60 ERA in his two starts with the Rangers. This season, he has posted a 9.20 ERA. The Rangers got Keuchel as a free agent in late July. The team recalled John King, a left-hander, from Triple-A Round Rock to replace Keuchel. (US News)

Today in Dallas:

• Job Search Assistance At The Dallas Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Decoding Dyslexia Park Cities At HPISD Clements Leadership Center (9:30 AM)
• WUNDER SERIES: Chic Musique At Mercat Bistro (5:00 PM)
• Korn At Dos Equis Pavilion (5:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Chocolate Festival kicks off on Friday at the Fashion Industry Gallery on Ross Ave. Click for details. (CultureMap Dallas)
• Your local job search begins here! Here's a list of Dallas area employers that are currently hiring for a variety of open positions. (Dallas Patch)
• Dallas venues will be hosting several concerts this month, including Panic! At The Disco and the Wu-Tang Clan. Check out CultureMap for a complete list. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday off right. 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.