🌱 Man Killed By Bull In Dallas Co. + Public Works Director Awarded

Hello, friends. Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your Wednesday edition of the Dallas Patch newsletter, filled with all the local news you need to know right now.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. Authorities are investigating the death of a 60-year-old man who was attacked and killed by a bull in nearby Ferris on Monday, Apr. 24. When deputies arrived, the bull was destroying property and preventing emergency crews from reaching the man, who was pronounced dead at the scene. The bull was euthanized, and an investigation is ongoing with no charges filed yet as of Tuesday. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Wayne McCurley, Public Works Director for the City of Wilmer, was recognized by Commissioner John Wiley Price for his exceptional service in working on the Dallas County Inland Port. McCurley was awarded a 2022 Special Projects Award for his contribution to several key Inland Port projects. (TX Metro News)
3. An 18-year-old boy was fatally shot near Oak Cliff Park in North Texas on Saturday, leaving his family devastated. Two other 18-year-olds were also shot and hospitalized, with their condition currently unknown as of Tuesday. The grieving family is pleading for anyone with information to come forward and contact Dallas police. (NBC DFW News)

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Today in Dallas:

• Jazz Becuzz Read-In Poetry At Klyde Warren Park (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Nearby Lake Texoma and Tawakoni rank as the top catfishing lakes in Texas. The main varieties of catfish in Texas lakes are Channel catfish, Blue catfish, and Flathead catfish. (CW33 News)
• Okubili, a 2-month-old elephant calf, made his first public appearance at the Giants of the Dallas Zoo, exploring his surroundings under the watchful eye of his mother Mlilo. Visitors can now regularly see the duo frolicking around the Giant of The Savanna's habitat. (Dallas Zoo via Facebook)
• Dallas ISD has awarded Bobby Bailey from Billy Earl Dade Middle School as the 2022-2023 Teacher of the Year Finalist. This recognition is a significant achievement and highlights his exceptional teaching abilities. (Dallas ISD via Instagram)

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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.