Let's Unpack CPAC + Dems Decamp To DC + This Is A Job For 911!

Rise and shine, Dallas! It's Tuesday, July 13.

Today's Headlines: CPAC Dallas may be over, but it's proven that Donald Trump's iron grip on conservatives is as strong as ever. And, with Texas Democrats unable to sway Republicans with their own version of a voting reform bill, they've taken flight — literally — to DC. Finally, if you're wondering what an emergency sounds like: the city of Dallas is looking to quickly add new 911 operators to their staff.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 94 Low: 75.

Among today's top stories in Dallas:

1. The city 0f Fort Worth's health experts warn that the COVID-19 delta variant is expected to accelerate the pandemic. (Press Release Desk)
2. The owner Of Dallas' Virgin and W Hotels has been accused of sexual assault. (Central Track)
3. A 2021 "Night At The Museum" will kick 0ff the Perot Museum's 10th anniversary celebrations. (mysweetcharity.com)
4. Here are the 10 best things to do in Dallas this week: (7/12-7/18) (Central Track)
5. Check out this portrait of Dallas' wild real estate market. (D Magazine)

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Today in Dallas

• Lead with Love: Episode 5 - Veletta Lill, Benjamin Espino and Viola Delgado (12:30 AM)

Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas County Sheriff's Department: "As the summer heat picks up, so do problems on the road. There is roadside assistance if you break down" (Facebook)
• DBU Baseball: "Dallas Pittsburgh Jackson Glenn drafted in the 5th round by the Pirates!" (Instagram)
• Dallas Mavericks: "Farmer Bobi is the Bobi we didn’t know we needed " (Instagram)
• Dallas ISD: " Congratulations, Dallas ISD Class of 2021! ICYMI: You can watch this year's ceremonies" (Instagram)
• NorthPark Center: "NorthPark Center is proud to be the home of the 26th annual Parade of Playhouses benefiting Dallas CASA." (Instagram)
• DFW Airport: "No, you weren't dreaming — that was a rare visit from Vietnam Airlines over the weekend! (IG) strawbmommy" (Facebook)
• North Texas Food Bank: "Reservations for #DFWRestaurantWeek 2021 are now open! Dine out at participating restaurants" (Instagram)
• The Dallas Arboretum: "Can you beat today's puzzle? Give it a try now at the link in our bio! #dallasarboretum" (Instagram)
• Dallas Police Department: "Dallas Police Officer Arrested" (Facebook)
• The Family Place: "THANK YOU Mark Cuban for supporting The Family Place on Jimmy Kimmel Live!!" (Facebook)
• City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture: "A Public Art Opportunity Baylor University is seeking artists to create life-sized bronze statues" (Facebook)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "Who let the dogs out? WOOF, WOOF! It's Monday FUN-day! Here are some of the longest resident dogs" (Facebook)
• Dallas Zoo: "ANIMAL ENRICHMENT: Our chimpanzees are LOVING these enrichment items made from donated fire hose!" (Facebook)
• SPCA of Texas: "Today's Good Day Fox 4 Pet of the Day is Petunia! This sweet girl with a toothy grin is looking for a foster home" (Facebook)
• DFW Airport: "[ on] Just when you thought it was safe to get out of the water: A rare sighting" (Facebook)

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• Free 30-min Photoshoots in Grapevine, TX! (July 17)

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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dallas Daily? Email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.