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In today's newsletter:

  • Why West Dallas charters are growing as Dallas ISD shrinks.
  • Dallas detectives seek tips after off-duty officer shot on Westmoreland
  • Dallas security guard critically hurt in brutal rake attack at gas station

Also on today's calendar: Job Readiness Workshop and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: Sunny and toasty conditions, with a high of 103 and low of 83 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Wednesday: Toasty conditions, temps: high: 107, low: 82.
  • Thursday: Toasty conditions, with a high of 107 and low of 83 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Texas charter schools see enrollment growth in first year of school choice (cbsnews.com) — Charter schools in North Texas, including Uplift Heights Preparatory in West Dallas, are growing even as major districts like Dallas ISD see enrollment drop by thousands. Leaders say families are drawn to state-funded, tuition-free campuses that promise strong achievement without vouchers, especially in urban Dallas–Fort Worth neighborhoods.
   

2. Off-Duty Arlington Police Officer Shot in Dallas, 33-Year-Old Man Arrested (irvingweekly.com) — An off-duty Arlington police officer was shot early Sunday in Dallas on South Westmoreland Road and remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to Dallas Police. A 33-year-old man was arrested at the scene and faces multiple charges while detectives continue investigating and ask anyone with information to contact a Dallas Police detective.
   

3. Suspect used metal rake to critically injure Dallas security guard: police (fox4news.com) — A Dallas security guard is still in critical condition after police say he was beaten with a metal rake outside a Fuel City gas station on Northwest Highway last Saturday night. Officers arrested 46-year-old Rosalino Lopez nearby, and he now faces an aggravated assault of a security officer charge while the victim remains hospitalized.
   

4. Why the NFL suspended new Dallas Cowboys edge rusher Von Miller in 2024 (dallasnews.com) — Dallas Cowboys fans are learning more about new edge rusher Von Miller's four-game NFL suspension in 2024, tied to assault allegations involving his then-pregnant girlfriend in Dallas. The piece outlines the original accusation, Miller's denial, the lack of filed charges, and his plan to restart his career in North Texas.
   

5. President Trump honors teen lifeguard after Dallas boy rescue – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth (nbcdfw.com) — A 10-year-old Dallas boy and his family visited the White House to thank the teen lifeguard who pulled him from dangerous surf in Santa Cruz, California. President Donald Trump honored the lifeguard for his persistence during the rescue, which the family credits with allowing the boy to celebrate his upcoming 11th birthday.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Urgent Foster Need - Deployed Soldier Pet - Dallas —Gisele Fetterman Read on Patch
  • Texas Ministry Pouring Care into Flood-Ravaged Liberia —Infinity Concepts Read on Patch
  • Hey neighbors, since I'm new to the neighborhood.
    45 and Single. I'd love to know where the adults hang out? (Nextdoor Upper Greenville)
  • Posting for my neighbor
    My neighbors at 9404 Sherwood glen said there is a medium large white dog with an injured leg crying in the creek behind their house. Between 9404… (Nextdoor Casa Linda Forest)
  • TradeJobsWorkforce posted a job opening for USPS Mail Clerk in Dallas. Apply here.
  • Compass Group posted a job opening for Sanitation Steward in Dallas. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Dallas here.

Ok Dallas! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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