Trump Owns CPAC + Falcon Faces Charges +Another Walkout for Dems?

Rise and shine, Dallas! It's Sunday, July 11.

Today's Headlines: Ex-President Donald Trump has won a straw poll of presidential preferences on the final day of CPAC in Dallas. Elsewhere, Barkevious Mingo, Linebacker for the Falcons, has turned himself in to face charges of indecency with a child, and Texas Democrats weigh the possibility of another walkout over the controversial election integrity bill.

First, today's weather: Humid throughout the day. High: 92 Low: 74.

Among today's top stories today in Dallas:

1. The cast and crew of Lucha Teotl give a preview of their show opening in Dallas. (WFAA.com)
2. Guess what? On 7/11, you can get a big gulp of nostalgia with a look at Dallas’ 7-Eleven through the decades! (The Dallas Morning News)
3. One Dallas lawmaker believes Democrats are short of options for the special session. (WFAA.com)
4. Now you can take a virtual tour of Dallas luxury homes. (The Dallas Morning News)
5. One local man has been fatally shot while trying to stab someone during an argument, according to the Dallas Police. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)

Today in Dallas

• E2E Esports Immersion Camp by Esposure (12:00 PM)

Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas Farmers Market: "WATERMELON SLICE-SICLES.. A refreshing treat. Prep these mess-free watermelon slice-sicles before you head out" (Instagram)
• North Texas Food Bank: "NTFB's Drive-Thru Mobile Pantry will be at the following locations this week. All food will be distributed" (Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "It's a beautiful day to add an addition to your family! Stop at DAS (1818 North Westmoreland Road) today" (Facebook)
• Dallas Police Department: "Our Mounted Unit works daily building community relationships. Follow Dallas Police Department" (Facebook)
• Dallas Museum of Art: "Have yourself a #SundayFunday and find your art match at the DMA, from Ilya Bolotowsky’s “Open Diamond" (Instagram)
• Dallas Farmers Market: "Use those tomatoes and make all the delicious things. Not sure how to use your seasonal produce to the fullest?" (Instagram)
• Texas Trees Foundation: "Trees can make a city sidewalk prettier, sure. But that’s not even their best trick. Learn planting" (Facebook)

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• Free 30-min Photoshoots in Grapevine, TX! (July 17)

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— Kevin Phinney

About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time radio show called "Kevin & Kevin in the Morning" on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of "Souled American, " a book tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dallas Daily? I'm all ears. You can reach me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.