🌱 COVID-19 Uptick In Dallas Co. + Other Art Fair Returns In Oct.

Hello, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Saturday edition of the Dallas Patch newsletter, full of everything you need to know about what's happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 110 Low: 83.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas County has seen an increase in COVID-19 cases over the past week as a new variant spreads throughout the state. Last week, the county recorded 626 new cases, with 494 the previous week—although hospitalizations remain low. Even though cases are up 24 percent across the state, experts maintain the worst of the pandemic is behind us. (Dallas Observer)
2. A globally-recognized art fair showcasing independent artists is returning to Dallas this October. The Other Art Fair will be held on Oct. 5-8 at the Dallas Market Hall and will feature artists from around the world in a juried presentation. Visitors will be able to meet artists in person and shop for limited-edition prints, paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more. (Local Profile)
3. Yesterday, a Children’s Health administrative building in Dallas was put on lockdown following a threat and an incident that happened to another tenant in the Trinity Towers building. Details of the "serious incident," including the threat and the tenant involved, have not been released yet. Dallas Police are currently investigating the matter. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in and around Dallas:

Saturday, August 19

• National Aviation Day Celebration At Fort Worth Aviation Museum, Fort Worth (9:00 AM)
• Library Friends Book Sale At Renner Frankford Branch Library (9:00 AM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas Mavericks announced their schedule for the 2023-2024 basketball season! Mark your calendars to cheer the Mavs to victory throughout the year. (Dallas Mavericks via Instagram)
• Stay alert: the Dallas Police Department is warning the public about a current phone scam, with scammers spoofing the main Dallas Water Utilities number. To report a scam caller, contact 214-671-3543. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• There are so many pets currently housed at the Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center looking for a loving home. With shelters at 150 percent capacity, these furry friends need your help—consider fostering or adopting today. All adoptions are FREE, and all pets come spayed/neutered, microchipped and up-to-date on vaccines. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center 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.