🌱 Homicide Investigation Underway + First-Ever Heat 'Hazard Alert'

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

But first, today's weather:

Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 104 Low: 80.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Police Department is investigating the homicide of a 39-year-old woman, Becky Alvarado Tamayo, who was found dead from a gunshot wound in the 6500 block of University Hills Boulevard. The incident was reported in a news release on Thursday, Jul. 27, after officers responded to a health and welfare call at around 11:55 a.m. The investigation is ongoing, and anyone with information is urged to contact Det. Scott Sayers at (214) 671-3647 or scott.sayers@dallaspolice.gov. (Yahoo!)
2. President Joe Biden announced the first-ever heat "hazard alert" for Texas due to record-high temperatures, aiming to protect workers with increased inspections and enforcement efforts. The new program will provide guidance to employers on heat safety and workers' rights, following concerns about on-the-job heat-related deaths and the impact of extreme heat on outdoor workplaces. Additionally, federal agencies will invest in improving weather forecasts and expanding water storage facilities in specific states to address the heat and water issues. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Dallas Police Department is implementing a new Tactical Training Group to provide comprehensive and unified training for officers in specialized units, including SWAT, fugitive, gang unit, narcotics, special patrol units, and the community response team. The goal is to improve tactics and ensure officers are better prepared for dangerous encounters, aiming to combat increasing violence in high-crime areas. Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia believes this approach will lead to professional specialized units that can safely operate with consistent training methods, and he hopes other departments will adopt similar strategies. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

Saturday, July 29

• The Dallas View Drag Brunch At The View Dallas (1:30 PM)
• Blondshell At Club Dada (8:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Texas Food Fest is happening on Sunday, Jul. 30 starting at 12:00 p.m. at Dallas City Hall, featuring over thirty food vendors with a diverse mix of dishes — tacos, burgers, wings, pork chops, oxtails, and options for vegan and keto enthusiasts. You can purchase tickets here. (CW33 Dallas)
• A local bar is transforming into an immersive Barbie pop-up experience featuring specially-themed food and drinks! The Whippersnapper's "Bar-bie" pop-up begins on Aug. 10 and through Sep. 30 and will feature specialty drinks, food, interactive experiences, local art, photo ops, and more! (WFAA.com)
• Dallas is getting a new restaurant, GoGogiri, dedicated to the Japanese dish onigiri (Japanese rice balls). Founded by a group of friends, the restaurant offers unique, fist-sized onigiri with fillings like Wagyu beef and fried chicken, and they plan to expand as a nationwide chain. (CultureMap Dallas)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Saturday off right! I'll see you around.

— 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.