🌱 Dallas Hosting FFA Convention + Three Fatalities In DPD Custody

Good morning, Dallas! It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Patch newsletter. Here are all the things you need to know about what's happening in town.

But first, today's weather:

Partly sunny with a t-storm. High: 94 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. This week, Dallas is hosting the 95th Texas FFA State Convention. This event brings in thousands of high schools from across the state to connect with each other and leaders in agriculture. Texas FFA Association Executive Director Jennifer Jackson explained that agriculture touches every aspect of modern life, a the convention is a chance to ignite students' passions for the agricultural industry. Dallas is set to host the convention six times in the next 10 years. (NBCDFW)
2. So far in 2023, three people in unrelated cases have died after being taken into custody by the Dallas Police Department. Two of those incidents occurred within a two-week period last month. Each incident is being investigated by DPD and autopsy results have not yet been released for the two most recent deaths. Dallas County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that the death of Manuel Najera, 43 — who went into cardiac arrest in January shortly after being arrested for combative behavior — was an accident, and the case is being referred to the District Attorney's office. (Dallas Observer)
3. Temperatures in Dallas are expected to reach triple digits again this week. Following some cooler weather and scattered storms on Monday and Tuesday, Wednesday will usher in several days of high temperatures that are expected to exceed 100 degrees. The heat index could reach 110 degrees more than once before cooler weather moves into the area on Sunday, Jul. 16. (Fox 4 News)

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Today in Dallas:

Tuesday, July 11

• Movie Matinee At Bachman Lake Branch Library (4:00 PM)
• King Of The Streets DJ Competition At Longhorn Icehouse (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Dallas County Sheriff's Office is hiring! On Aug. 1, Sep. 5, and Oct. 3, the department is offering on-the-spot interviews and an accelerated hiring process. (Dallas County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)
• Dallas Park and Recreation Department wants you to know that spending time outside can help improve mental health. Time spent in nature can decrease stress and enhance your mood. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• In case you missed it, Dallas Public Library is highlighting the Forest Green Branch Library. This location is the newest addition to the library system and features an upgraded children's department. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all good for today. See you all tomorrow for another 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.