🌱 Dallas PD Arrests 4 Teens For String Of Robberies + Recycling Audit

Hello all. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Friday edition of the Dallas Patch newsletter, filled with all the local information you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. On Thursday, Jun. 1, Dallas Police arrested four teenagers in connection to a string of violent robberies that occurred in May in and around the Oak Lawn neighborhood. One 15-year-old was arrested for robbery and three 16-year-olds were arrested for aggravated robberies in crimes, according to Chief Eddie Garcia. Garcia described the robberies as "heinous" and said, "When you have a gun pointed to your face, right, your head, certainly it’s something that sticks with you forever." Police are currently investigating about a dozen other cases that could be connected to this case. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. A recent audit in Dallas revealed that more than a quarter of materials thrown into the blue recycling bins are contaminated. To fix the problem, the City of Dallas will be conducting audits on residents’ bins and will take the bins away from residents that contaminate their recyclables. According to Danielle McClelland, manager of Dallas’ Zero Waste Division, notices will be sent to areas where the contamination is coming from to educate the residents. But McClelland said the city will remove the bin if the city finds contamination in the same bin three times after the resident was notified. (Waste 360)
3. Despite the contentious political climate, many are ready to celebrate Pride month. This weekend, Dallas Pride is celebrating 40 years with a music festival and free parade. On Saturday, Jun. 3, the Dallas Pride Music Festival will be held at Fair Park. Learn more and buy tickets here. On Sunday, Jun. 4, the Alan Ross Texas Freedom Parade will be held at Fair Park. (NBC DFW)

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Today in Dallas:

• DreamHack Dallas 2023 ft. IEM Dallas At Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (9:00 AM)
• R&B n' Chill At X-Perience Bar & Lounge (6:00 PM)
• Heather McMahan: The Comeback Tour At Winspear Opera House (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• According to USPS, Dallas ranked the third-worst city for dog attacks on postal workers in 2022. Dallas dogs attacked postal workers 44 times last year. Only Houston and Los Angeles had more dog attacks on postal workers. (WFAA.com)
• On Jun. 1, Urban Specialists, a Dallas-based nonprofit, hosted a meeting to strategize the best ways to promote a "Summer of Healing" and end the senseless violence. Many different members of the community participated, including members of the Dallas Police Department. To learn more, check out the hashtags #SpringIntoAction and #SummerOfHealing, which the group will be using to promote its efforts. (WFAA)
• Registration for the 56th Annual Dallas YMCA Turkey Trot is now open! Participants can run or walk the race on Thursday, Nov. 24, in Downtown Dallas or join virtually from anywhere. The trot will also feature two costume contests, one for participants and one for their dogs! Register and learn more here. (Blue Ribbon News)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Friday. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.