Why Has Dallas Been Named One Of The Deadliest Cities in America?

Rise and Shine Dallas! It's Wednesday, July 28.

In the Headlines: Those stories you've read about road rage and drag racing in the metroplex? They've just earned Dallas the dubious distinction as most dangerous place to drive in America.

Plus, DFW can't seem to kill them West Nile 'skeeters fast enough. They're expanding their efforts, and now the city of Arlington is joining them.

And, if you haven't heard by now, ex-President Donald Trump's hand-picked successor, Susan Wright, has lost her bid to replace her late husband in the US Senate to Jake Ellzey.

Now, today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 97, low: 79.

Here are the top stories today in Dallas:

1. Dallas is redoubling its efforts to kill the mosquitos carrying West Nile virus. (Dallas Patch)
2. COVID-19 has become serious enough again that Dallas County has put civil court trials on hold for a week. (FOX 4 Dallas)
3. Road rage and drag racing has made driving in Dallas deadly. (Dallas Patch)
4. Dallas Cred is looking for a way to help the city heal. (Dallas Observer)
5. Williams Chicken is sponsoring a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination event in Dallas. (FOX 4 Dallas)

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Today in Dallas

• The Business of Natural Hair (5 p.m.)

Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas Cowboys: "We have another three days of #CowboysCamp practices lined up! Who's gonna be there? Admission is free." (Instagram)
• Dallas Mavericks: "Ya didn’t have to do him like that, JB." (Instagram)
• Dallas Zoo: "Looks like someone is up to no good! " (Facebook)
• SPCA of Texas: "Good morning from Gibby! She loves to be brushed and she’s looking for a family." (Instagram)
• UT Dallas: "Join Dr. Rafael Martín, UT Dallas vice president and chief of staff, and UT Dallas leadership for a virtual town hall." (Instagram)
• Dallas Museum of Art: " Just announced: 'Octavio Medellín: Spirit and Form' The DMA is proud to host the first-ever museum retrospective." (Instagram)
• The Dallas Arboretum: "Enjoy the garden for a deal! We have weekly opportunities to save when you visit:⁠ ⁠ BOGO Wednesdays." (Instagram)
• SPCA of Texas: "100-degree days are here and this weekend is going to be hot, hot, hot! And dogs can't use their words." (Facebook)
• NorthPark Center: "Meet If/Then Ambassador Dr. Beata Edyta Mierzwa. ⁠By day, she is a postdoctoral researcher." (Instagram)
• Dallas ISD: "Ten things parents need to know to keep our schools COVID-safe!" (Instagram)
• DFW Airport: "Don't miss a moment from the medal stand — you can get your #Olympics fix while traveling at DFW! " (Facebook)
• Dallas ISD: "Dallas ISD principals are convening for the Annual Principals Training at Emmett J. Conrad High School." (Facebook)
• Dallas Police Department: "Homicide Detectives are asking for the public’s assistance with information regarding Jesus Canales." (Facebook)
• Dallas ISD: "We’re ready to welcome students back! Did you know that Dallas ISD has three different school year calendars?" (Instagram)
• Dallas Police Department: "Don’t miss the Summer Safety Bus today! It will be at 3460 Webb Chapel Ext., in the Fiesta parking lot at 11 a.m." (Facebook)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "An image so sweet, you'll want to wake up every morning to Bacon (#A1125141) and Waffles (#A1125140)." (Facebook)
• SPCA of Texas: "Do you believe in love at first sight? Fanta absolutely does and she can’t wait to fall in love." (Facebook)
• SPCA of Texas: "Jellybean was very happy to receive a special treat of watermelon today! Nothing tastes better than summer watermelon." (Instagram)
• Dallas Area Rapid Transit (Official DART page): "DART Discount GoPass® Tap Card Supports Riders in Need. The DART Discount GoPass Tap Card." (Facebook)
• DallasCAC: "Teams are still available! Join co-chairs Christian Gournay and Jeremy Keller for a day of clay-shooting, networking." (Instagram)
• The Rechordium at EMP: "Hear your songs the way they’re meant to be heard. Studio A - dm for booking info #recordingindustry #studiotime." (Instagram)
• Dallas Police Department Community Affairs: "Don’t miss the Summer Safety Bus today! We arrive at Fiesta (McDonald’s) 11 a.m.! Kids will learn about Stranger Danger." (Facebook)

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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? Email me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.