🌱 County Declares Health Emergency + Chamber Nationally Recognized

Good morning, friends. It's Saturday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in the community today.Keep reading for the latest.

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Mostly sunny. High: 98 Low: 77.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas County has declared a health emergency. The declaration is related to the continuing spread of Monkeypox through the North Texas area. The declaration is meant as a warning to the community. As of Thursday, the county has had 265 cases of Monkeypox. The declaration will also allow the county to allocate more resources to combat Monkeypox. (Patch)
2. The Dallas Police Department is searching for an individual who stole musical equipment from a church on Colorado Boulevard. The Iglesia Gracia Divina church reports that the equipment was worth almost $8,000. The individual stole the equipment after breaking through a church window. Anyone with information about the suspect is asked to contact the department. (CBS Dallas)
3. The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives has named the Dallas Regional Chamber its national chamber of the year. The award is distributed based on chamber size. The Dallas Regional Chamber was designated in the largest size category available. Chamber officials said that relationships are the key to its success. (The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• Guided Nature Hike At Trinity River Audubon Center (8:30 AM)
• OK2BX Fest 2022 At Deep Ellum Art Company (10:00 AM)
• Wrecking Ball Metal Madness Feat. Municipal Waste & Frozen Soul At The Echo Lounge & Music Hall (2:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Do you know where the best french fries are served in Dallas? Eater Dallas has created a guide to the best fries in the city. Click to view the list. (CW33 Dallas)
• Looking for your new best friend? Check out the latest adoption-ready pets in the Dallas area searching for a forever home. (Dallas Patch)
• United Way Dallas has unveiled a new Community Hub Resource Room at Lincoln High School. It will reportedly provide support and resources to the school's 700 students. Click for the photos. (United Way Dallas via Instagram)

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Alrighty, you're all caught up 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.