🌱 New American Job Center In Intl. District + White Rock Lake Trail

Hello, friends! I'm back in your inbox this morning with all the most important things happening these days in town.

But first, today's weather:

Hot. High: 108 Low: 82.

Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. A new 450-acre district in North Dallas is now home to a newly launched workforce center, aiming to provide both jobs and better futures for residents. The first-of-its-kind American Job Center is located in the heart of the Dallas International District and remains a milestone in the ongoing transformation of the former Valley-View Galleria area. The new facility will cement Dallas as a global city of innovation, inviting both domestic and foreign-born residents to participate in its thriving economy. (dallasinnovates.com)
2. Directional signs will soon be installed along White Rock Lake Trail in the next three months, after several delays. Eleven graffiti-proof, double-sided directional signs will be installed around the park to identify key landmarks and amenities and to show trail users the distances between landmarks. The project is the result of a years-long collaboration between the White Rock Lake Foundation and the Dallas Running Club. (Lakewood/East Dallas Advocate)
3. Attention stargazers: the Perseid meteor shower - the biggest meteor shower of the year - will be at its most visible state the night of Saturday, Aug. 12 until the early morning of Sunday, Aug. 13. Viewers will not need a telescope to see meteors that night, experts say, but the best viewing experiences will still be from a dark, unlit area of the city. Many Dallas-area state parks will host stargazing activities for community members and astronomy enthusiasts at Perseid's peak—click the link to learn more about the best places to view this rare meteor shower. (CultureMap Fort Worth)

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Today and tomorrow in Dallas:

Thursday, August 10

• Pipeline Professionals At Rockwall Area Chamber Of Commerce (8:00 AM)

Friday, August 11

• The Boho Market At CityLine DFW (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• A new restaurant is opening at the DFW Airport honoring a local legend: "Nowitzki" is now open in Terminal C! The new restaurant concept celebrates the soon-to-be Hall of Famer and Mavs legend by offering some of his favorite meals from around the world. (DFW Airport via Facebook)
• This year marks the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop, and the City of Dallas has lots of events planned to celebrate the milestone. Check out the link for more info! (City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture via Facebook)
• August temperatures have been high, and the Dallas Police Department reminds pet owners to NEVER leave pets in a hot car. Keep them safe and cool and protect them by taking them indoors with you. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today. 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.