🌱 Dallas Technology Accountability Report + Dallas Police Chase

Hello all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Patch newsletter — here to tell you all the most important things happening in the community.

But first, today's weather:

A gusty t-storm in the p.m.. High: 93 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. On Friday, Jun. 9, the City of Dallas released its monthly Technology Accountability Report, or TAR, for May, and many expected more information about the ransomware attack that affected city websites and systems. But the report stated, "As there is still an ongoing investigation into this event, only information which can be released publicly is included in this report." About five days ago, the city released an update saying the systems are more than 90 percent restored and the city will continue to work with "cybersecurity experts on additional steps to further enhance our security posture." (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Dallas County deputies arrested a man who reportedly wanted to commit "suicide by cop" on Jun. 8. The man allegedly was parked in a black Lexus across the street from the Dallas County jail complex, but fled when deputies approached. The deputies chased the man all the way to the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, where they caught up with the man at Randol Mill after he allegedly ditched his gun in the stadium. He was then arrested for outstanding warrants. (KRLD)
3. Not sure what events to check out for this year's Juneteenth Celebrations? Check out all the local Dallas-Fort Worth Juneteenth events starting today! These include the 2023 CommUNITY Juneteenth Celebration at William Blair Jr. Park on Jun. 10, the African American Museum's annual preservation workshop on Jun. 10, "The Meaning of Juneteenth: Emancipation in Texas" at Old City Park on Jun. 12, and much more. (D Magazine)

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Today in Dallas:

Saturday, June 10

• Fan Expo Dallas 2023 At Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center (All Day)
• Dallas Hip Hop & Contemporary Dance Fest 2023 At Team Bailey Fitness (9:00 AM)
• Rory Scovel - Live At the Texas Theatre (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Looking for free summer activities in the Dallas-Fort Worth area? View the link for some great ideas, including neighborhood splash pads, museums, Showtime Saturdays, Fun in the Sun's entertainers and games at Grandscape, and more! (DFWChild)
• Would you like to join Dallas' finest? The Dallas Police Department is hiring; applications are available here. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• A small baby Miniature Schnauzer Fox Terrier Mix puppy named Snooki is looking for her forever home in the Dallas area! See Snooki and more adorable adoptable pets in your area at the link. (Dallas Patch)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll see you soon.

— 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.