🌱 Texas Pumpkin Day + Second Murder Conviction

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Farmers Market will be hosting Texas Pumpkin Day, today. The event will be at The Shed from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The market will be hosting kid-friendly crafts and activities throughout the day. The Choo Choo Train Express will operate between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. (WFAA.com)
2. Advocates are working to save the White Rock Cemetery Garden of Memories in North Dallas. The three-acre cemetery is the resting site of prominent members of the early Freedmen's settlements in Dallas County. The organization Remembering Black Dallas Inc. is seeking a historical designation from the Dallas Landmark Commission to guarantee that the cemetery will be spared from encroaching development. (Texas Standard)
3. A Dallas County jury has convicted accused serial killer Billy Chemirmir with his second capital murder conviction. The jury determined that Chemirmir is responsible for the killing of Mary Brooks, 87. He has been indicted for the killings of 22 women in Dallas and Collin counties. Chermirmir continues to deny killing anyone. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)

Today in Dallas:

• State Fair of Texas At Dallas Fair Park (All Day)
• Texas Pumpkin Day At The Shed (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• Here's a list of adoption-ready pets in the Dallas area searching for a forever home. Click to view all the furry friends! (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is searching for volunteers for its Branching Out tree planting event. Click to register to volunteer. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Today is the last chance to view the "Into the Jungle" exhibit at the South Dallas Cultural Center. The exhibit features 20 original haute couture garments. Click to learn more. (City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture 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.