🌱 UT Heatwave Study + Dallas Youth Football Game Shooting

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First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and very warm. High: 101 Low: 81.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center are conducting a study to learn about the effects of extreme heat waves on the human body. Participants of the study spend time in a chamber that simulates a heat wave for three hours. The individuals' vitals are monitored by researchers. The researchers are hoping that the study will provide solutions to beating the heat in North Texas. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. A South Dallas clinic is distributing over 300 doses of the Monkeypox vaccine. The HOPE Health and Wellness Center on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard is distributing the vaccine to eligible individuals by appointment only between designated hours on Thursday through Saturday. Texas has reported over 800 cases of Monkeypox since the spread began. Click to determine your eligibility for the vaccine. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. The suspected shooter at a Dallas area youth football game has turned himself into the authorities. Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, reportedly shot an opposing team's coach during an altercation over officiating on Saturday. Talib is the brother of former NFL player Aqib Talib. The shooting is still under investigation. (CNN)

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Today in Dallas:

• Tax Assistance: Free Tax Help At The Hampton - Illinois Branch Library (All Day)
• Job Search Assistance At The Dallas Public Library (9:00 AM)
• DWU Distribution Hiring Event At DWU Scottsdale (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• There are several food and drink events occurring this week in Dallas. Click for the full list that includes the Dallas Blonde Birthday Crawl through Deep Ellum and the Great Scooper Series at Van Leeuwen Ice Cream. (CultureMap Dallas)
• The Dallas Police Department is asking the community to help it locate missing man, Kishi Bell. He went missing in the 3500 block of South Buckner Boulevard on Aug. 14. Anyone with information is asked to contact the department. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)
• Dallas ISD is reminding the community to practice extra road caution during the back-to-school season. Look out for crossing guards, students, and staff. (Dallas ISD via Facebook)

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You're all caught up for today. I'll see you soon!

— 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.