🌱 2022 Crime Against Children Conference + Help IDing Suspect

Hey, everybody. It's Tuesday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on all the most important things happening in town.Keep scrolling for the scoop.

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and hot. High: 105 Low: 82.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Dallas Police Department is currently investigating a fatal food store shooting that occurred on Sunday night. Curdarrius Chapple, 18, was killed during the incident on South Marsalis Avenue and Ann Arbor Avenue around 11:15 p.m. It is not clear yet what motivated the sudden shooting. (WFAA.com)
2. Dallas Children's Advocacy Center is searching for volunteers to support its 2022 Crime Against Children Conference. The event will be between Aug. 8 and Aug. 11 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel. Volunteers will serve as room monitors. This is a great opportunity to hear from the best speakers in the industry about fighting child abuse. Click to sign-up. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Dallas Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying a suspect in a fatal hit and run incident that occurred on Friday. Portia Dickens, 71, was killed during the incident on 13400 Esperanza Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department immediately. (WBAP News/Talk)

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Today in Dallas:

• Jobseeker Support At The Mesquite Public Library (All Day)
• Job Search Assistance At The Dallas Public Library (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• SPCA of Texas notifies the community that shelters are full. To help, please consider adopting or fostering an animal. This is a national problem. Adoption fees have been discounted through Jul. 31. (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is hosting Summer Adventure Camp through Aug. 5. This camp is perfect for ages 7 through 15. Click to sign up today! (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• Dallas ISD's This is Home Registration Fair is on Saturday, Aug. 6 between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. at Ellis Davis Field House. Click to learn more. (Dallas ISD 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.