Are You Woke? + Monkeypox Mania + Dallas' Delta (Variant) Dawn

Rise and shine, Dallas! It's Tuesday, July 20.

Today's Headlines: Is it better to air ideas in the public square and have people disagree, or better to share them online with people who already agree with you? We take a look at 'Woke' culture vs. The Free Speech movement of the '60s.
Plus: everything you need to know about the case of Monkeypox verified in Dallas, and the alarming rise of the delta variant while vaccination sites are closing due to lack of interest.

And last, but far from least: read the story about how the community is rallying around Dallas music producer Jeff Saenz, who had sections of both arms amputated since coming in contact with a downed electric line.

First, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 9o Low: 72.

Among the top stories in Dallas today:

1. A 25-Year-old has been arrested and charged in a fatal Dallas shooting, say the police. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The Art Park adds some much-needed fun to Trinity Groves. (Focusdailynews)
3. Prism Movement Theater's immersive luchador play gets a little rowdy, to the delight of many. (CultureMap Dallas)
4. The 10 best neighborhood restaurants in Dallas truly are here to serve. (CultureMap Dallas)
5. Dallas ISD’s curbside meal service will come to an end on July 21. (Dallas ISD)
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Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas Farmers Market: "Who’s ready for Pearl Street Eats this Wednesday?! Come out and support your favorites" (Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "A happy Monday calls for a #DAShappytail! This is Oliver who was adopted 3 weeks ago and is now living his best life" (Facebook)
• The Dallas Arboretum: "It's warming up! Beat the July heat with:⁠ DeGolyer House tours: 10am-4pm Mon.-Sat. & 12-4pm Sun." (Instagram)
• SPCA of Texas: "The Texas heat is relentless - but our dogs and cats are chilling out thanks to these portable evaporative coolers" (Facebook)
• DFW Airport: "I spy with my little eye a Triple 7 ready to fly. delsquarepv" (Facebook)
• Dallas ISD: "See the most important things parents should know about next school year!" (Facebook)
• Dallas Zoo: "FLUFFY BABY ALPACA: We are overjoyed to share that Blessy gave birth to a healthy baby girl on July 14! The cria, ..." (Facebook)
• Dallas ISD: "Get students safely back into classrooms for in-person instruction in the incoming school year" (Facebook)
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page): "The M-Line Trolley turns 32 years old on Thursday, July 22. Currently served by seven vintage cars" (Facebook)
• The Dallas Arboretum: "This week's puzzle is up! Give it a try at the link in our bio. #dallasarboretum" (Instagram)
• Dallas Mavericks: "Monday Mood presented by @lukadoncic " (Instagram)
• Dallas Museum of Art: " Happy birthday to Edgar Degas, who was born #onthisday in 1834!" (Instagram)
• Dallas Zoo: "FOR THE OF ANIMALS: Happy #NationalZookeeperAppreciationWeek!" (Instagram)
• Junior League of Dallas: "I am rising for all of the women and girls who were told they weren't enough." - Stacey Stringfellow, Social Media" (Instagram)
• Dallas Park and Recreation Department: "Spend some time with the family at one of #DallasParks 8 Family Aquatic Centers! Find a location" (Facebook)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "We're bringing pet food to Dallas pet owners in need! Did you know that since our pet food pantry launched in April" (Facebook)

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— Kevin Phinney
About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.
Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dallas Daily? I'm all ears. You can email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.