🌱 No Gas At St James Manor Apts + New Initiative to Help Homelessness

Hello all. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly cloudy and not as warm. High: 80 Low: 63.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. On Thursday, the U.S. Interagency Council on Homeless and its 19 federal member agencies announced an initiative to tackle unsheltered homelessness in six different cities, including Dallas. Other locations include Chicago, Los Angeles, Seattle, the Phoenix metropolitan area, and the state of California. This two-year initiative is a part of the Biden Administration's efforts to reduce our country's homeless population by 25 percent by the time 2025 ends. (KERA News)
2. According to tenants of the St. James Manor Apartments in Dallas, they've gone three weeks without gas for hot water or cooking. A spokesperson for the complex's property manager claimed that the gas services were cut off for the entire apartment building after there was a report of a leak. Pressure tests were then required in each of the 20 buildings throughout the complex and have confirmed that many units' access to gas has been turned back on. (NBC-DFW)
3. Fan Expo Dallas has gathered a large list of celebrities who will be attending the weekend-long event from Friday, Jun. 9 to Sunday, Jun. 11 at the Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center. The event will bring in stars from some of the biggest sci-fi, horror, anime, and gaming shows including Sean Gunn, Zachary Levi, Charlie Cox, Chevy Chase, Jodi Benson, and so many more. This three-day event will also feature a variety of family-friendly attractions and comic creators showcasing their incredible work. (CulureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Elm Street Music and Tattoo Festival at Trees (12:00 PM)
• Music in the Park at Klyde Warren Park (12:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A 12-year-old boy in Dallas is continuing his journey to make the world a better place by hosting a free book fair at the T.R. Hoover Community Development Center this weekend. As a part of his Race to Kindness campaign, Orion Jean's free book fair will be taking place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and event attendees will also walk away with swag bags, free fruits, and vegetables. For more information, visit here. (NBC5)
• In celebration of Disney's 100 years of animation, the Lighthouse Art Space has been turned into the Happiest Place on Earth through innovative technology. The show allows fans of Disney the opportunity to learn more about how their favorite animated movies from childhood were created. To learn more about the experience, visit here for additional information. (Advocate - Lakewood/East Dallas)
• On Thursday, May 25, the Dallas Zoo will be hosting its adult-only After Dark event. This is your chance to leave the kids at home and head over to the zoo for a night filled with dinos, animals, food trucks, drinks, music, and so much more. Tickets are selling fast, visit here to grab yours now. (Dallas Zoo)

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That's it for today. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow morning with 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.