🌱 Hospital Announces New President + Teachers Fight for Pay Increase

Hello again, everybody. It's Saturday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening in our community.

But first, today's weather:

A strong afternoon t-storm. High: 90 Low: 69.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Cristian Bocanegra, a 28-year-old Dallas man, has officially been charged with capital murder in connection with an apparent double-murder suicide. Tracy Cantu, Federico Cantu, and Vincent Cantu were all three of the victims who lost their lives on Monday, Apr. 10. The motive for this violent crime and the circumstances leading up to the event have not been made clear to the public yet. (FOX 4 News)
2. Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas recently announced that Chris York will be the company's new president. He will succeed Jim Parobek, who has been serving in the position since July of 2020. York has more than 30 years of experience in healthcare leadership, and in his most recent position, he served as the market CEO of Community Health Systems at Northwest Health System in Arkansas. (D Magazine)
3. On Monday, May 1, Dallas' Independent School District sounded a "Mayday" alarm regarding teacher pay. District officials are demanding action from their state legislators to boost public school funding and urging parents, educators, and supporters to join their fight before the regular legislative session ends on Monday, May 29. Dallas ISD wants lawmakers to start allocating the state's record $32.7 billion surplus to public education. (Dallas Observer)

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Today in Dallas:

• Boot Scootin' Skate Night at Galleria Dallas (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• On Saturday, May 6, Safari Nights at the Dallas Zoo will be opening for the summer with The Elton Johns, an Elton John tribute band. All you have to do is purchase an admissions ticket to the zoo and you'll be able to enjoy a day full of animals, as well as an enjoyable night of music. If you're interested in buying tickets or adding in any cabana rentals, visit here for information. (Dallas Zoo)
• The Early Learning department will be assisting families on Saturday, May 20 with the registration process for the 2023-24 school year. The session will go from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Ann Richards STEAM Academy in Dallas. If you end up registering in person, each family will get a free backpack and supplies; click here for more information. (Dallas ISD)
• Dallas Parks and Recreation is encouraging residents to come to the Farm Fest event on Saturday, May 13 at Samuell Farm. The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., so if you're interested in purchasing an admissions ticket, click here for more information. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department)

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— 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.