🌱 New Hands-On Veterinary Program + Protection Against Cyber Attacks

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Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 101 Low: 80.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. One of Dallas' most prominent animal organizations is offering a new program that provides veterinary students with hands-on experience within the field. The Texas Coalition for Animal Protection's (TCAP) new program focus on providing the next generation of veterinarian doctors with real-world experience while encouraging them to learn more about shelter medicine. It will be a five-day program that is only for students in their fourth year of veterinary school. (CultureMap Dallas)
2. In partnership with Merlin Entertainments and Hasbro, North America's second Peppa Pig Theme Park officially broke ground in Texas this week. General Manager of Peppa Pig Theme Park Dallas-Fort Worth Jeremy Aguillen, North Richland Hills Mayor Oscar Trevino, and Hasbro's Vice President of Location Based Entertainment Matt Proulx all gave short speeches during the event and revealed one of the new major attractions that will be at the park. This family-friendly experience is set to feature a variety of rides, interactive activities, and theme playscapes set to open by 2024. (Focus News Daily)
3. On Wednesday, Jun. 28, Dallas' City Council signed a close to $4 million deal that will help their IT department detect possible cyber attacks. According to city officials, this new system will solve the issue of protecting the city's network and structure from any internal and external cyber threats, including any potential ransomware. These approvals come only shortly after the city experienced its first ransom attack in April. (NBC-DFW)

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Friday, June 30

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From my notebook:

• The City of Dallas is currently accepting applicants for their annual Poet Laureate taking place early next year. This program was originally launched by the Dallas Public Library to recognize exceptional poets in the area and provide visibility for their work within the greater community. (CultureMap Dallas)
• Interested in trying some new drinks this holiday weekend? Some of Dallas' most popular restaurants have shared their favorite summer cocktail recipes, including drinks like swizzles, lemon drops, elevated punch bowls, and more for everyone to enjoy at home. (Paper City Magazine)
• Is your family looking for something fun to do this upcoming Independence Day weekend? There are plenty of events happening in and around the Dallas area that are completely free for community members to attend and may feature some exciting fireworks displays. (Dallas News)

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You're all caught up 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.