🌱 Body Camera Policy Change + Governor Meets With Dallas Mayor

Hi all. It's me, Nicole Fallon-Peek, your host of the Dallas Daily — here to explain all the most important things happening in town these days. Let's do this.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with a stray t-storm. High: 85 Low: 72.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas Police Department is now requiring body cameras to be worn by all officers during approved off-duty jobs. The cameras were previously allowed for usage during off-duty jobs, but the new policy change is in direct response to a recent officer-involved shooting at a north Oak Cliff club. The three major associations within the department reportedly agree with the new policy. (The Dallas Morning News)
2. Dallas VideoFest will be presenting the coveted Ernie Kovacs Award to former Senator Al Franken on Sep. 22. Franken is known for his comedy work with Saturday Night Live. He will be accepting the award in person at 7:30 p.m. at the Texas Theatre on W. Jefferson. The award is meant to recognize the work and career of television's greatest visionaries. (Focusdailynews)
3. Texas Governor Greg Abbott met with Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson to discuss Texas' response to recent flooding on Tuesday. A state of disaster was declared for Dallas County and high water rescues have been routinely occurring since Monday morning. An entire summer's worth of rain fell on Dallas in one day. (WFAA.com)

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Today in Dallas:

• Imagination Town At The Grapevine Public Library (10:30 AM)
• Workforce Solutions Of Greater Dallas At The Polk-Wisdom Branch Library (11:00 AM)
• Whiskey Wednesday At Saint Ann Restaurant & Bar (3:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Everybody likes cake, but do you know where the best cake locations are in Dallas? Click for the complete list of the best Dallas locations to celebrate National Sponge Cake Day. (CW33 Dallas)
• The Dallas Museum of Art will be closed until further notice due to heavy rains on Monday. (Dallas Museum of Art via Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center is currently hiring for a variety of full-time positions. Click to apply. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Wednesday off right. I'll be back in your inbox tomorrow with your next 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.