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🌱 Wanted Teen Arrested + Drone Delivery Expansion
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Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Daily. Let's get this Thursday started off right with a quick review of everything you need to know about what's happening in town.
But first, today's weather:
Mostly sunny. High: 75 Low: 55.
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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:
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- The Dallas teen wanted for capital murder has been arrested. Julio David Falcon, 17, was arrested on Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the 700 block of North Waldrip Street. The arrest was conducted through a partnership between the Grand Saline Police Department and the United States Marshals Service's Joint East Texas Fugitive Task Force. He is being held on a $1.5 million bond. (KWTX)
- DroneUp, a drone-delivery company is considering a Plano location as one of its North Texas expansion hubs. The company's program is backed by Walmart. The company plans to expand with a minimum of three hubs in the Dallas area. The Plano location would be near the Walmart Neighborhood Market at Parkwood Square off Custer Road. (WFAA.com)
- The woman accused of firing in Dallas Love Field airport has been indicted. Portia Odufuwa, 38, allegedly opened fire at an officer on Jul. 25. She has been indicted on aggravated assault against a public servant. She remains in jail on a $500,000 bond. (The Dallas Morning News)
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Today in Dallas:
- Dog Halloween Costume Contest At The Stoneleigh Hotel (5:00 PM)
- Concert Series At The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden (5:30 PM)
From my notebook:
- Halloween can be a scary time for pets. Click for a list of Halloween pet safety tips to ensure that your best friend enjoys the spooky season. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
- Check out this list of upcoming in-person open houses occurring in the Dallas area this weekend. (Dallas Patch)
- The Dallas County Sheriff's Department has kicked off its Dallas Sheriff's Office Law Enforcement Track program. Click to learn more about the program. (Dallas County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)
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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you around.
— 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.
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