🌱 Search For New Street Materials To Reduce Heat + Fatal Shooting

Hello, everybody. 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 hot. High: 103 Low: 79.

Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The City of Dallas has joined the Smart Surfaces Coalition, along with other major cities, to explore materials for infrastructure that can reduce heat retention. They aim to develop light-colored or reflective surfaces to combat the urban heat island effect, which can raise temperatures by up to five degrees in cities like Dallas during the summer. The initiative seeks to cool neighborhoods, lower energy expenses for residents, and mitigate the impact of flash flooding events, while also considering alternatives like reflective roofs, porous pavements, and increased tree cover. (KRLD)
2. In Northwest Dallas, a shooting incident occurred in the early morning on Sunday, resulting in one person's death and leaving three others hospitalized. The shooting took place near Bachman Lake Park, where someone in a vehicle opened fire on the victims before driving away. Residents in the area expressed concerns about the recurring gun violence, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward to aid the investigation. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Following a fire at Saintsville Church of God in Christ in Dallas, church leaders are now in talks about the rebuilding process. The fire, which occurred on Tuesday, Jul. 18, resulted in damage to multiple classrooms and the fellowship hall. Although services inside the church didn't take place over the weekend, the lead pastor plans to hold Zoom meetings soon to keep the church community informed about the forthcoming actions, while the cause of the fire remains undisclosed. (FOX 4 News Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

Tuesday, July 25

• Summer Lunch For Kids At Hampton-Illinois Branch Library (12:45 PM)
• Disturbed: Take Back Your Life Tour At Dos Equis Pavilion (6:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Don't miss the opportunity to participate in the enriching STEM event organized by the Dallas Park and Recreation Department at Willie B. Johnson Recreation Center on Saturday, Jul. 29, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. It's a fun-filled day with hands-on experiences, vendor meetings, and engaging projects to ignite curiosity and inspire all ages to explore and love STEM. Register here to secure your spot! (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• New homes have been listed for sale in the Dallas area! Get all the property details at the link. (Dallas Patch)
• The SPCA of Texas joyfully revealed that their longest resident, who spent over 1,000 days in the shelter, was finally adopted by his foster dad. You can see pictures of the duo at the link! (SPCA of Texas via Facebook)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up for today. I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow with another update!

— 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.