🌱 Teen All Access Pass + 1,200 Pastors Gather For Conference

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. Dallas County Public Health has confirmed the 14th case of monkeypox. According to the department, community spread has also been detected. The virus is rare but can be spread with close, personal, skin-to-skin contact. Anyone can catch Monkeypox - no matter race, age, or sexual orientation. The CDC reports that 928 cases have been confirmed in the United States. (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
2. Dallas teens can get free passes to local parks and attractions through the Dallas Park and Recreation Department. The Teen All Access Pass program is meant for children between 13 and 17 years of age. The passes work at 12 Dallas attractions. This year's pass offers admission to the African American Museum at Fair Park, Golf Dallas, and Perot Museum of Nature and Science. (Dallas Post Tribune)
3. More than 1,200 pastors have gathered in Dallas for a conference. The pastors are discussing how to transition the church post-COVID pandemic, how to engage youth, and "Christ-centered justice." The conference is being held at Concord Church. The event has attracted participants from around the world. (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

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Today in Dallas:

• Jobseeker Support At The Mesquite Public Library (All Day)
• Baby Sensory At The Benbrook Public Library (9:30 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is asking the community to submit photos of their favorite Dallas Parks spots. Click here to learn about the Picture Game. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• The Dallas Park and Recreation Department is reminding the city's teens to pick up their All Access Pass at a local recreation center. They will be distributed until supplies last. (Dallas Park and Recreation Department via Facebook)
• JCC Dallas is hosting a Mavs and Stars ticket raffle. Click here to learn how you can win a ticket package. (JCC Dallas via Facebook)

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— 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.