🌱 Fatal Shooting In Downtown Dallas + Free After-School Program

Hello, everybody. It's Tuesday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 108 Low: 85.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A shooting in downtown Dallas on Sunday left one person dead and two others wounded. The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. on Jul. 30 near South Pearl Expressway and Commerce Street. Mario Shontez Marchbanks, 22, died as a result of the shooting. One of the other victims is in critical condition and the other victim is reportedly in stable condition. A reward of up to $5,000 is available from North Texas Crimestoppers for information that leads to an arrest. Anyone with information is asked to call (214) 373-TIPS (8477) or contact Det. Patty Belew at (214) 671-3603. (WFAA)
2. Police are investigating a stabbing incident that occurred on Vantage Point Drive. Upon arriving at the scene, police found a man with multiple stab wounds. The man was quickly transported to a local hospital, but despite life-saving actions, he died from his wounds. The Dallas police are asking anyone with information to please contact Det. Guy Curtis at (214) 671-3633 or Guy.Curtis@dallaspolice.gov. (Irving Weekly)
3. Dallas Parks and Recreation offers a free after-school program for city residents. The Out of School Time Program is for children aged 5-12 and offers homework help, snacks, and activities. Click here to find a program site near you. (Dallas Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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Today in Dallas:

Tuesday, August 1

• Toddler Storytime At Lochwood Branch Library (10:30 AM)
• Sushi & Sake Party At Central Market Dallas Lovers Lane (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Summer of '23 Black Box Concert Series will be kicking off soon! This free concert series will visit all five black box theaters located at Dallas libraries. The first concert will take place on Thursday, Aug. 3 at 7:00 p.m. at Bachman Lake Branch Library and will feature local band Nova Pangea. (City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
• The cantilevered rooftop pool at the Joule in Dallas was recently named by Architectural Digest as one of the world's nine coolest pools. Click here to get a day pass to check out this architectural marvel. (Visit Dallas via Facebook)
• The Dallas Parks and Recreation Department is reminding residents that urban wildlife is abundant in the city and to please report unusual wildlife behavior by calling 311. (Dallas Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Tuesday! 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.