🌱 Marking Seven Years Since Downtown Shooting + Increased Heat Stroke

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Patch newsletter. Here's all the community news you need to know right now.

But first, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 100 Low: 80.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. On Thursday, Jul. 6, the city marked seven years since the shooting in downtown Dallas that led to the deaths of five police officers. On Friday, the Omni Dallas Hotel was illuminated with the words, "Dallas Strong," along with the date of the attack and the names and badge numbers of the slain officers. The Dallas College El Centro Campus held a wreath laying ceremony on Friday, and the Dallas Police Department held a private ceremony at the department headquarters with the officers' families. (NBCDFW)
2. There have been increasing incidents of heat stroke and heat-related illnesses in Dallas County in recent weeks. Officials with Dallas County Health and Human Services are reminding the public to be on the lookout for symptoms of heat sicknesses, which can include shortness of breath, nausea, excessive sweating, and cramps. In Dallas County, men between the ages of 18 and 44 have been particularly impacted. Dallas County Health and Human Services offers free window AC units to residents with income at or below 200 percent of the poverty level set by the federal government. (KERA News)
3. One person has died after a car crashed into a train on Friday morning in Dallas. The incident occurred around 5:00 a.m. on Cedar Springs. Police reported that a four-door red sedan crashed into the tank car of a parked train, but there is no indication of why the driver collided with the train. As of the time of publication, the incident remains under investigation. (NBCDFW)

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Today in Dallas:

Saturday, July 8

• Afro Soca Love: Dallas Black Owned Marketplace & Music Show At Lofty Spaces (11:00 AM)
• Pardon My French: Clean Comedy Stand-Up Show At Dallas Comedy Club (5:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The Aquatics Division of Dallas City Hall is hiring! Seasonal positions are available at community pools and aquatic centers. Click here to learn more. (City of Dallas - City Hall via Facebook)
• Dallas has 17 spraygrounds to keep you cool this summer. Click here to see a full list. (Dallas Parks and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• The Children's Adventure Garden at the Dallas Arboretum offers opportunities for young people to explore native plants, the golden spiral, and more. (The Dallas Arboretum via Instagram)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. 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.