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🌱 How a decades-old gas pipe order failed Lake Dallas residents
Lake Dallas, Texas Patch AM: a 4 min readGreetings Lake Dallas! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How a decades-old gas pipe order failed Lake Dallas residents
- What Lake Dallas should know before Ranchview comes to town Friday
Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, with a high of 89 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Thursday: Some morning sun, then hazy, temps: high: 88, low: 63.
- Friday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 64 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Texas ordered dangerous gas pipes removed 25 years ago. One was linked to a recent Lake Dallas home explosion. (cbsnews.com) — A recent home explosion in Lake Dallas that severely injured a woman has been linked to an old Poly-1 gas pipe Texas ordered removed more than 25 years ago. Investigators found the same risky pipe type regulators once targeted statewide, raising fresh questions about oversight by the Texas Railroad Commission and what other Lake Dallas homes might still be at risk. 
• Football Recap: Kameron Jenkins Comes Up Big in Alvarado's Win (maxpreps.com) — Alvarado’s narrow 38-35 win over Ranchview sets the stage for Lake Dallas to face the Wolves in a district matchup on October 9 at 7 p.m. With Ranchview now 2-3, Lake Dallas fans can scout their next opponent’s strengths, including a balanced offense that just put up 35 points in a close loss.
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The ABCDs of Medicare - Lake Dallas →
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Saturday October 24
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Preschool Story Time →
Lake Dallas Public Library, 302 S. Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dalla
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Hora De Cuentos →
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Adult Game Night →
Lake Dallas Public Library, 302 S. Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dalla
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Preschool Story Time →
Lake Dallas Public Library, 302 S. Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dalla
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Guitar Basics →
Lake Dallas Public Library, 302 S. Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dalla
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Wiggles & Giggles →
Lake Dallas Public Library, 302 S. Shady Shores Drive, Lake Dalla
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Thursday October 8
Tuesday October 13
Wednesday October 14
Thursday October 15
Tuesday October 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Beulah Acres Agroforest Volunteer Day →
Beulah Acres Agroforest, 7801 S Interstate 35E, Corinth
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XC Zone Qualifying Meet
Indian Springs Middle School, 305 Bursey Rd, Keller
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Music Bingo at The Brass Tap - Highland Village, TX →
The Brass Tap - Highland Village, 4151 Waller Creek #130, Highland Village
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October Chamber Luncheon
The Lawn at The Lakefront, 125 Main Street, Little Elm
11:30 am
Wednesday October 7
Thursday October 8
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