🌱 Summer Of Safety Campaign Update + County Court Backlog

Welcome back, Dallas! I'm here in your inbox per usual to tell you everything you need to know about what's going on around town. Here goes...

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First, today's weather:

A thunderstorm around. High: 92 Low: 76.

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Here are the top three stories today in Dallas:

1. The City of Dallas' "Summer of Safety" campaign has reportedly resulted in progress. Violent crime in the city is apparently down by about four percent. The campaign's purpose was to offer fun alternatives to crime throughout the summer, such as waterparks and museums. Despite the stated success, the program is hoping to continue reducing the crime rate in Dallas. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
2. The Dallas Cowboys are preparing for the 2022-2023 regular season. The team's final preseason game was on Friday night. The first official game of the new season will be on Sun. Sept. 11 against the Buccaneers. The game starts at 7:20 p.m. Click for the season's full schedule. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. Dallas County courts are reportedly experiencing a backlog of pending cases. The mounting issue is causing a delay in justice and depriving the freedom of unjustly detained individuals unable to afford bail. The backlog is occurring in felony/misdemeanor criminal, civil, and family courts. (The Dallas Morning News)

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Today in Dallas:

• Immersive Monet & The Impressionists At Lighthouse Dallas (1:00 PM)
• Slice For Supplies At Greenville Avenue Pizza Company (5:00 PM)
• Dallas: Steve Earle At The Kessler Theater (11:00 PM)

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From my notebook:

• Is the current housing market making you feel a little overwhelmed? Consider this list of the latest Dallas properties to hit the market. Click to view the full list of properties that includes prices, photos, and property dimensions. (Dallas Patch)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department reminds the community that it offers classes in Judo, Karate, Kung Fu, Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, and more. Click to register for a class today. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Public Library has shared a list of books that are perfect for Stranger Things fans. Click here to view the full list. (Dallas Public Library via Facebook)

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You're officially in the loop for today! See you all tomorrow morning for another 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.