🌱 Embezzlement Scheme + New Playground For KIPP Destiny Elementary

Good morning, Dallas! I'm back with your new edition of the Dallas Daily, fresh off the presses. Come along to find out everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

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First, today's weather:

A t-storm around in the p.m. High: 92 Low: 75.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. A Dallas County Sheriff's Office supervisor has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $250,000. Umeka Treymane Myers, 49, allegedly duplicated debit cards from the jail's inmate property fund when an error occurred. She duplicated numerous cards and spent the funds through various different states. She now faces up to 10 years in federal prison for the embezzlement scheme. (CultureMap Dallas)
2. The Dallas Police Department is asking for the community's help in identifying two thieves. The two individuals reportedly cut a telephone cable from a pole in the 4100 block of Lawnview Avenue on May 13. Anyone with information about the two individuals is directed to contact the department. (Patch)
3. Carter's Kids teamed up with Chuck E. Cheese to build a new playground at KIPP Destiny Elementary School. The playground will be used by the elementary school's 400 students on W. Camp Wisdom Road. Carter's Kids is a nonprofit that builds and develops playgrounds for underserved communities. (Focusdailynews)

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Today in Dallas:

• Celebrate Juneteenth! At The Dallas Public Library (All Day)
• Teen Art Studio At The Virtual Animation Workshop (All Day)
• Recycling Rules! At The Audelia Road Branch Library (11:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• DFW Airport celebrates Dallas-Fort Worth being chosen as a host city for the World Cup. Soccer fans will be traveling through the DFW Airport to cheer on their favorite teams. (DFW Airport via Facebook)
• The Dallas Police Department has shared a list of individuals with outstanding warrants. Anyone with information about anyone on the list is directed to contact the department. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center reminds the community to adopt a dog for Father's Day instead of buying one. Click to find your Father's new best friend. (Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! 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.