🌱 Gunman Still At Large + First Alert Weather Day For Dallas Area

Hello again, neighbors! I'm back in your inbox this morning with your new copy of the Dallas Daily. Here are all the most important things to know about what's happening in the community today.

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First, today's weather:

Humid with heavy t-storms. High: 81 Low: 71.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The Dallas Police Department is currently searching for a gunman that shot a victim while he was inside his vehicle on Saturday morning. The department responded to the incident in the 2300 block of Pacific Avenue around 3:20 a.m. Gustavo Lopez Estrada, 27, was pronounced dead at a local hospital. Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to contact CrimeStoppers for a possible $5,000 reward. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. Dallas' H.O.P.E. Health Center has been distributing monkeypox vaccines. The vaccines are vital in responding to the 1,119 confirmed monkeypox cases in Texas and the 389 confirmed cases reported in Dallas County. The Eligibility Prescreener has been temporarily closed due to the vaccine appointment slot being filled. The Eligibility Prescreener at this link will reopen when additional appointment slots become available. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. A First Alert Weather Day has been declared for today in the North Texas region. The alert was announced by the National Weather Service in response to heavy rain impacting the region which could lead to flooding. The rain is expected to linger for hours and be widespread. (CBS Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Music Skills: Getting Started With GarageBand At Apple NorthPark Center (1:30 PM)
• $3 Margaritas At Ozona Grill & Bar (6:00 PM)
• Immersive Monet & The Impressionists At Lighthouse Dallas (6:30 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Looking for a new home? Here are the latest Dallas-area properties to hit the market, including a 4-bed, 4-bath home on Centipede Court listed for $759,000. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Police Department is asking the community for information related to a fatal hit & run incident that occurred on Sunday morning on Lake June Road. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is hosting a Summer of Safety Celebration at UNT Dallas Campus on Saturday, Aug. 27. This is a free event that will include food, community resources, and activities. The event is between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today! I'll catch up with you bright and early tomorrow morning with 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.