Dallas, Area ISDs Brave The Brunt Of New COVID-19 Infections

Good morning, Dallas! It's Saturday, Sept. 4

Your Headlines: The surge in COVID-19 cases is now being felt in schools throughout North Texas, with no end in sight or clearcut notion of how to stem the rising tide.

A North Texas Congressman called for the resignation or impeachment of President Joe Biden this week, based on his conduct as he withdrew American troops from Afghanistan. Hear GOP Rep. Roger Williams explain why in his own words.

And finally: Wondering what to do this holiday weekend? See our calendar and pick your favorites!

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Now today's weather: Humid and partly cloudy throughout the day. High: 98, low: 79.

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Here are the top stories in Dallas today:

1. A Dallas serial rapist, David Thomas Hawkins, is sentenced to life behind bars. (CBS Dallas / Fort Worth)
2. Drake is showing a little love to Dallas in his new album, "Certified Lover Boy." (D Magazine)
3. Another cyberattack has hit Dallas. This time it's ISD data that could compromise current and former students' records. (WFAA.com)
4. Texas' controversial new abortion law is drawing protests and national attention. (CultureMap Dallas)
5. No Batcave? Score a Wayne Manor of your own in Old East Dallas. (candysdirt.com)

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Today in Dallas:

• #BeKind21 - Random Acts of Kindness - Gabe P. Allen Charter School. (Noon)
• DHJ Football vs. Turner 11am (Clark). (Noon)
• Senior Parking Painting - Lamar High School. (7 a.m.)
• WHS Pacesetter's Pee Wee Clinic - Wylie High School. (9 a.m.)
• MS Ballet Master Class - High Point Academy. (9 a.m.)

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Dallas Patch Notebook

• Dallas Cowboys: "It's the weekend and it's time to #treatyoself! Can you guess the first thing our veterans' bought after signing with the #DallasCowboys?" (Instagram)
• Children's Health: "Our patient Santana recently celebrated his third birthday in style! Born with sickle cell disease, Santana was hospitalized twice before his first birthday. As he grows older, Santana and his family find comfort working with our care team." (Instagram)
• Dallas Museum of Art: "Let your imagination reach its fullest potential. Enjoy art experiences for all ages this weekend with a free visit to the DMA! Starting today, the Museum is open until 9 p.m. on Fridays. Reserve your free general admission tickets." (Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "Can you help us clear the shelter? Come and meet some of our pups that are available for adoption and learn more about these cuties online at bit.ly/d90pets or stop by and meet them at 1818 N Westmoreland Road from NOW - 6 p.m." (Facebook)
• North Texas Food Bank: "The North Texas Food Bank, in partnership with @FeedingAmerica, is providing nutritious Family Food Boxes with ready-to-eat meals, bottles of water and other beverages to help the victims of Hurricane Ida." (Instagram)

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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.

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