🌱 Father's Day Weekend At The Arboretum + Dallas Cooling Locations

Hello, everybody! It's Monday in Dallas and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening locally.

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First, today's weather:

Hot. High: 100 Low: 79.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas Arboretum will be hosting a Juneteenth and Father's Day celebration on Saturday, Jun. 18. Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy a Dallas Zoo Animal presentation that begins at 10:30 a.m. A wine tasting will also be offered from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Click for the full celebration details. (North Texas e-News)
2. Temperatures in Dallas have risen above 100 degrees for the first time this year. To provide residents with some relief, the city has opened various cooling locations throughout Dallas. Click for a full list of cooling locations and for tips on beating the heat this summer. (WFAA.com)
3. A Dallas nightclub owner has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for allowing cocaine sales in club bathrooms. Alfredo Hinojosa has also been fined $120,000 in addition to the prison sentence. The case stemmed from an investigation called "Operation Closing Time" that involved more than 30 defendants. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Preschool Take-Home Crafts At The Duncanville Public Library (8:00 AM)
• LEGO Maniacs At The Duncanville Public Library (10:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The DFW Airport reminds the community that the United States has now dropped the requirement for international travelers to test negative for COVID-19 before departing. Click for more information. (DFW Airport via Facebook)
• Dallas Museum of Art's Cartier and Islamic Art: In Search of Modernity exhibit explores jewelry and its unique culture. The exhibit will be open through Sept. 18. (Dallas Museum of Art via Instagram)
• SPCA of Texas has rescued 14 animals from a property in Van Zandt County. The shelters are currently closed, however, due to a distemper outbreak. Click for the full update. (SPCA of Texas via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday! See you tomorrow for 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.