🌱 Five-Year-Old Shooting Investigation + Dallas Hot Girl Walking Club

Good morning, Dallas! I'm here in your inbox today to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on in town. Here we go...

First, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 89 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas Police Department reports that a five-year-old child was shot while two individuals exchanged gunfire on Sunday night. The incident occurred in the 1200 block of Carbona Drive in southeast Dallas. The child is currently in stable condition. The department is conducting an investigation into the shooting. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Dallas educators can get a free medium coffee (hot or iced) on Thursday from participating Dunkin' locations. The free distribution is meant as a way to share an appreciation for local educators. Dallas residents can also nominate local educators for the "Raise A Cup to Teachers" Sweepstakes between Sep. 1 and Oct. 5 for the chance to win free coffee for a year. Click to nominate a teacher. (CW33 Dallas)
3. The Dallas Hot Girl Walking Club is inviting the community to participate in its weekly walks around the community. The group meets at 6:30 p.m. at various locations announced through the group's Instagram page. The walks are followed by a group hang that allows participants to mingle and get refreshments. The group is a great way for residents to make friends. (CW33 Dallas)

Today in Dallas:

• One-On-One Tech Tutor At The Bachman Lake Branch Library (All Day)
• Job Search Assistance At The Dallas Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Preschool Storytime At The Benbrook Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Story of the Year, Hawthorne Heights, And Escape the Fate, At South Side Music Hall (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is encouraging residents to sign up for one of its Water Fitness Classes. Click to learn more. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Please check the Dallas Public Library website for Labor Day Weekend closures and operational hours before heading to your local library branch. Click to review the schedule. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)
• The Dallas Independent School District is hosting a special meet and greet with its superintendent and District 8 Trustee. The event will be held today, Aug. 30, at L.G. Pinkston High School at 5:30 p.m. There will be a Dialogue & Interview section that starts at 6:00 p.m. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow 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.