🌱 Animal Services Proposes New Facility + Shooting In South Dallas

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But first, today's weather:

Record-breaking heat. High: 108 Low: 86.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Police are currently investigating a shooting in South Dallas that occurred early Friday morning, leaving one dead and one wounded. Officers responded to a call at the 2700 block of Swanson Street, near Canal Street, and found that two men had been shot while sitting inside a parked car. One man was pronounced dead at the scene, while the second was stabilized at a nearby hospital. The investigation is ongoing, and no potential suspects have been named. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Dallas Animal Services has proposed plans for a new shelter facility featuring a modern, humane design. The proposed facility will cost $114 million and is being folded into the city's $1 billion city bond election in May 2024. The proposed compound would total 120,000 square feet, doubling the footprint of the current location. The space would be used for a larger in-house clinic, more room for visitors, and space for holding classes and seminars on animal care. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. Police found a tiger when investigating a potential rooster and dog fighting ring in Oak Cliff yesterday. Following a search warrant, the Dallas Animal Cruelty Unit found a tiger and arranged for its transfer to the Dallas Zoo for evaluation. DPD also said that over 200 roosters were found on the property, in addition to dogs and chickens. (WFAA.com)

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Today in Dallas:

Saturday, August 26

• Dallas Young Makers At Dallas Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Tech And Career Launchpad Help At Martin Luther King Jr. Library And Learning Center (10:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center is soliciting donations of blankets to keep their pups comfortable. You can donate blankets directly by dropping them off at the shelter or buying them directly from their Amazon wishlist. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department is hiring! Contact a recruiter or apply today if you're interested in becoming a detective with the department. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• The first-ever “Unity in the Community” fair & celebration is TODAY! This free day of fun will be ongoing until 2:00 p.m. and includes a resource fair, food, live entertainment, and more at the Singing Hills Recreation Center. (City of Dallas - City Hall 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.