🌱 19YO Killed At ISD Jobsite + $17M Lotto Ticket Sold In North Dallas

Good morning, everybody. It's Friday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 110 Low: 83.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. An official investigation is now underway following the death of a 19-year-old who was killed on the job at a Dallas ISD construction site. The victim, Boston Monett, died while helping construct the new Everette Lee DeGolyer Elementary School, according to the Dallas Police Department (DPD). Monett's parents and their lawyers are now investigating independently, following delays in information and heavily redacted reports from the DPD. (WFAA)
2. A $17 million lottery ticket was sold in Dallas on Wednesday evening. The Texas Lottery confirmed the ticket was sold at the 7-Eleven on Campbell Road in Far North Dallas. The winner matched all six numbers and has not been identified yet. All Lottery winners have 180 days to claim their winnings. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Following the suicide of a Dallas Police officer last week, the DPD has bolstered its Wellness Unit efforts aimed at improving officers' mental health. The Wellness Unit, which began last year, checks in on officers after incidents such as shootings. These check-ins can be conducted over the phone or in person, and afterward, officers and their families can seek counseling through the department. (Dallas Observer)

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Today in and around Dallas:

Friday, August 18

• Computer Basics At Vickery Park Branch (10:30 AM)
• Metallica: M72 World Tour At AT&T Stadium, Arlington (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for something to do this week? It's the last week that the art exhibition "MaricónX: A Queer Art Exhibition by Arttitude" will be on view at the Latino Cultural Center. The exhibition is free and open to the public, and it invites viewers to explore and engage with queer art, challenge their perspectives, and expand their understanding of what it means to be queer in today’s society. (City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
• This Saturday, the Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center will have a meet-and-greet with adoptable pups at Dots Hop House from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m. Swing by for some cold brews and puppy love. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)
• This year's theme for the annual Autumn at the Arboretum event was announced this week: "The Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!" Mark your calendars from Sept. 16 to Nov. 5 as the beloved Peanuts gang returns to bring you a season of fun, nostalgia, and pumpkins galore. (Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Friday! 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.