🌱 Adolphus Hotel Fire + Dallas Police Search For Hit-And-Run Suspect

Hello again, everybody. I'm back with your fresh copy of the Dallas Patch newsletter. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 103 Low: 81.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. A fire broke out in the basement of the Adolphus Hotel in downtown Dallas on Thursday, leading to the evacuation of the building. Dallas Fire-Rescue responded to the incident and discovered the fire in the ductwork of the HVAC system, requesting additional resources to control the blaze. It was determined that the fire was accidental, sparked by debris inside the ductwork ignited by a contract worker's drill. Fortunately, everyone was safely evacuated, and the fire was extinguished with the assistance of approximately 70-80 firefighters. (CBS Dallas)
2. The Dallas Police Department is urgently seeking the public's help in identifying a suspect or suspect vehicle involved in a fatal hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of 22-year-old Fatema Duncan. The incident took place on May 27 on West Camp Wisdom Road, and authorities have released a blurry photograph of the gray or silver SUV believed to be involved. Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with information about the vehicle or its location to come forward and contact Det. Kenneth Watson of the Vehicle Crimes Unit at (972) 504-5076 or Kenneth.Watson@dallaspolice.gov. (Irving Weekly)
3. The Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center in Dallas collaborated with the City of Dallas and the North Texas Food Bank to host a mobile pantry event on Thursday, providing assistance to hundreds of people in need. The center has been actively supporting the community since the pandemic began in 2020, organizing events like "Center Table" during holidays and times when residents of southern Dallas may require additional help. Many attendees expressed their struggles with increased food costs, inflation, and impending higher energy bills, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in a food desert area lacking nearby grocery stores. (KRLD)

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Today in Dallas:

Saturday, July 15

• Dallas CASA Parade Of Playhouses At NorthPark Center (10:00 AM)
• Tails And Tales: Read To Therapy Dogs At Audelia Road Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Live On The Lawn At Glen Lawn, The Village Dallas (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• El Rio Grande Latin Market is set to open its fifth Dallas store this summer at 3035 N. Buckner Blvd., featuring a variety of offerings including a kitchen with ready-made Latin dishes, a bakery, a juice bar, a meat department, and fresh produce. This expansion comes as the supermarket chain, founded in 2005, continues to grow its presence with stores in Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite. (Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate)
• Children's Health is hosting a "Bring the Magic" donation drive this month! Those interested can learn more about what items to donate here. (Children's Health via Instagram)
• On Sunday, Jul. 16, the SPCA of Texas is hosting its July "Drive-Thru Pet Food Pantry" at the Dallas Animal Care Center, providing free pet food to community members in need, with registration required. (SPCA of Texas via Facebook)

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— 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.