🌱 First Human West Nile Virus Case In Dallas + Dallas Restaurant Week

Welcome back, Dallas! I'm here in your inbox per usual to get you caught up on everything you need to know about what's going on around town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sun. High: 104 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The first human case of the West Nile virus for the 2023 season was reported in Dallas. On Monday, the Dallas County Health and Human Services Department confirmed the case and said that the infected Dallas man was diagnosed with the more severe version of the disease, West Nile neuroinvasive disease (WNND). West Nile Virus can be transmitted to humans by bites from infected mosquitos — in an effort to avoid a bite, you can use DEET insect repellent, drain standing water, and dress in long sleeves and pants when outside. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The City of Dallas is participating in a national project alongside 18 other communities to map out the hottest parts of the city. The city is seeking volunteer citizen scientists to help with the project by driving cars with mounted heat sensors through their neighborhoods in the morning, afternoon, and evening on one of the hottest days of the year. The data collected will help inform decisions on cooling projects, tree planting, and other climate action strategies. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. Dallas Restaurant Week is coming up soon, beginning on Aug. 7. This year, hundreds of area restaurants will participate in the weeklong foodie event. Start making reservations now to ensure you get a spot, and check out Eater's list of top-recommended places to grab a bite during the week, like Don Artemio and Jalisco Norte. (Eater Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

Thursday, July 13

• People Presenting Things Improv Comedy At Dallas Comedy Club (9:00 AM)
• Piano In The Park At Klyde Warren Park - Reading And Game Room (10:00 AM)
• Whiskey Dinner At Bourbon & Banter (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Want a say in how the Dallas Museum of Art could look in the future? Six designs by different architecture firms are now available for the public to view and provide input on. You can check out the designs in the Museum's Mezzanine 2 space, or online here. (Dallas Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Get started planning your weekend with 15 things to do in Dallas and Collin County Jul. 14-16. Check out the article for events like an ice cream celebration at Chestnut Square Historic Village and Thomas Nichols at The Comedy Arena. (Local Profile)
• Looking for something interesting to do? Candlelight concerts are taking place throughout the DFW area almost every week through the end of the year. Each concert features a different music genre, played to the light of only candles. Grab tickets here. (WFAA.com)

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You're officially in the loop 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.