🌱 Conservative Political Action Conference + Detective Arrested

Hello, everybody! Nicole Fallon-Peek here with your fresh copy of the Dallas Daily, filled with all the things you need to know about what's happening locally. Keep scrolling for the scoop...

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Hot with plenty of sunshine. High: 100 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The Conservative Political Action Conference is set to return to Dallas from Aug. 4 through Aug. 6. The conference's keynote speaker will be former President Donald Trump. This is the second year in a row that the important political event has been held in Dallas. There will be thousands of conservatives in attendance. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The Dallas County Jail has an inmate being tested for a possible case of Monkeypox. The Sherriff's Office reports that the jail is currently following protocols as a precautionary measure. The county's Health and Human Services Department has reported 14 cases of the rare virus as of Tuesday. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The Fort Worth Police Department has placed a detective on restricted duty pending an investigation into a burglary incident that occurred on Jul. 8. According to the department, detective Bryan Lafaurie forced entry into a teenager's home to confront individuals he suspected of stealing his personal property. Lafaurie has been "stripped of all police powers" according to the department's press release. (CBS Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Take Home Kit For Kids At The Mesquite Public Library (9:00 AM)
• Mother Goose: Baby Storytime At The Watauga Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Toddler Storytime At The Ridgewood Branch Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The DFW Airport announced its newest K9 crew member, Gryffy. He will comfort anxious travelers. Click to view the adorable photos. (DFW Airport via Facebook)
• The Dallas Zoo has provided a list of tips and tricks to get the most of its upcoming Dollar Day. Click for the full list. (Dallas Zoo via Instagram)
• The Dallas County Sheriff's Department is hosting a Child Safety Seat Checkup event on Aug. 13 between 8:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at Homer B. Johnson Stadium. Mark your calendar. (Dallas County Sheriff's Department via Facebook)

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That's it 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.