🌱 Teen Driver Safety Fair + Dallas Zoo's President Passes Away

Good morning, Dallas! I'm here in your inbox today to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and nice. High: 79 Low: 59.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Fire Rescue and Police have declared that the search for two missing men in the Trinity River will not resume. Rescue crews spent hours in the river searching for the two men to show up, but were not able to locate their bodies. According to officials, the two men ended up going underwater and did not resurface. (Irving Weekly)
2. On Saturday, Apr. 15, the City of Dallas and AAA will be joining forces to host a Teen Driver Safety Fair ahead of prom season. With April being National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, the event will be taking place from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Campbell Green Recreation Center in Dallas. The programming includes various guest speakers, traffic safety experts, interactive exhibits, and resources that are designed to help pre-permit teens, new drivers, and their families navigate the importance of incorporating safe driving habits. (KRLD)
3. President and CEO Gregg Hudson of the Dallas Zoo tragically passed away last week following a brief, but valiant battle with cancer. The 64-year-old president and CEO has been serving in his role since 2006 and was an instrumental leader in the zoo's public and private partnership with the city of Dallas. Family and friends of Hudson encourage any donations on his behalf be made to the Dallas Zoo or the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund. (CultureMap - Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Piano in the Park at Klyde Warren Park (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Dallas Luxury Realty took the No. 4 spot for best Yelp-reviewed real estate agencies in Texas, according to a new NeighborWho study. Visit the link for the full list of top-rated real estate agencies in Texas and across the U.S. (NeighborWho)
• According to the National Weather Service, North Texas can expect to see some colder weather come through every morning this week. Residents will experience fog and 50-degree temperatures in the early morning hours, but by the time the afternoon rolls around, sunny weather is expected to come out. There is also a chance of isolated storms across the southeast late tomorrow afternoon. (KDAF)
• Looking for a new job that could lead to a better career? The Dallas Area Rapid Transit will be hosting an Open House Recruiting Event on Saturday, Apr. 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Akard Station in Downtown Dallas. The team is expecting to extend more than 80 job offers, so if you're interested in attending, visit here for more information. (Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page) via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday. I'll be in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.