🌱 New Cat Cafe + Body Cameras For Code Compliance Officers

Hello and happy Saturday. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town.

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First, today's weather:

A stray afternoon thunderstorm. High: 95 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas' Jose Abel Arriaga Contreras, 25, has been arrested for his involvement in a tragic crash that killed three individuals in Kaufman County. He is facing three charges of manslaughter with a bond set at $3 million. He allegedly crashed his pickup truck into a family of three on Aug. 7. Ana Teresa Guzman De Pena, 49, Jessica Nayeli Pena Guzman, 23, and Pena Guzman, 2, died as a result of the crash. (WFAA.com)
2. A new cat cafe is opening in Dallas. The Cat Café is operated by the nonprofit A Voice for All Paws and will serve as a cat sanctuary. It will be located next to an adoption center and luxury boarding center in East Dallas. The location plans to open in late 2022 after some building renovations. (CultureMap Dallas)
3. Dallas' Code Compliance Department officers will soon wear body cameras. The city's proposed budget for fiscal 2023 has designated funds to purchase the 297 cameras for the code compliance officers. They will reportedly improve officer safety while increasing accountability and training. (KERA News)

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Today in Dallas:

• Morning Bird Walk At Trinity River Audubon Center (7:30 AM)
• Dog Days - August At Fort Worth Botanic Garden (8:00 AM)
• Farmers Market At Tanger Outlets Fort Worth (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• Just in time for high school football season, Dallas has been ranked as the No. 6 "NFL Hometown" in the country. 23 current NFL players hail from our city. (BeenVerified)
• Looking for a new furry friend? Here's the latest list of adoption-ready pets in the Dallas area that are searching for a forever home. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Police Department is actively recruiting new officers. Click to learn about the process. (Dallas Police Department via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday! I'll be back in your inbox 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.