🌱 Two Monkeys Missing From Dallas Zoo + Warming Shelters Open

Hey, friends! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Here's all the local news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

A bit of ice; very cold. High: 31 Low: 28.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Two emperor tamarin monkeys were reported missing by the Dallas Zoo on Monday – another incident in the string of missing animal reports by the zoo. The zoo said the monkeys' habitat was "intentionally compromised," leading them to believe the tamarins were taken. Zoo officials immediately notified Dallas police, who were already investigating the matter. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly in the coming days, and The Salvation Army is prepared with services for the most vulnerable population in the area. The nonprofit will open overnight warming shelters this week at the Carr P. Collins Social Service Center (5302 Harry Hines Blvd.) and Garland Corps Community Center (451 West Ave. D). (Star Local Media)
3. Park South YMCA held its annual campaign kickoff on Thursday, intending to raise $77,000 before the end of the year. The funds will support after-school swimming, teen and early childhood education, and other youth programs. The event celebrated 50 years of hip hop with throwback hits and commemorated Park South's 52nd anniversary in South Dallas. (Dallasweekly)

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Today in Dallas:

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From my notebook:

• Dallas offers plenty for those wanting a bite or a quick sip, and this week is filled with plenty of events sure to satisfy your tastebuds. Check out the six best food and drink events happening in and around Dallas this week at the link! (CultureMap Dallas)
• Country star Luke Bryan is stopping in Dallas and Fort Worth on his upcoming "Country On Tour." The Dallas show will be on Thursday, Sept. 28 at Dos Equis Pavilion, and Fort Worth will be Friday, Sept. 29 at Dickies Arena. Tickets go on sale to the general public on Feb. 3! (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
• With freezing rain and plummeting temperatures on their way to the Dallas Fort-Worth area, here is your ultimate guide to surviving the winter weather this year. (Subscription: The Dallas Morning News)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning 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.