🌱 World's Largest Coconut + Hatch Chile Festival

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First, today's weather:

A stray t-storm; not as hot. High: 98 Low: 83.

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Here are the top three stories in Dallas today:

1. The world's largest coconut is coming to Dallas this weekend. The roadside attraction is to promote the launch of Vita Coco Coconut Juice. The attraction is located at Bishop Arts District on N. Zang Boulevard from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Friday through Sunday. (CW33 Dallas)
2. The Dallas area might finally get some rain today. The temporary relief comes after record temperatures on Wednesday afternoon when the airport's thermometer reached 109 degrees. The storm will bring highs in the upper 90s and a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms. (The Dallas Morning News)
3. The 26th Annual Hatch Festival will be from Aug. 1 through Aug. 31 at Blue Mesa Grill. The restaurant will be serving hatch chiles in a variety of foods such as Chile Rellenos, salsas, and sauces. There will even be a hatch chile brownie. This year will also include a Hatch Brunch. (CultureMap Dallas)

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Today in Dallas:

• Jobseeker Support At The Mesquite Public Library (All Day)
• Mindfulness Hike At The Cedar Hill State Park (9:00 AM)

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From my notebook:

• The SPCA of Texas announces that over 50 pets found forever homes last week. Adoptions are only $25 through the rest of the month. Click to help empty the shelter. (SPCA of Texas via Instagram)
• Dallas ISD is hosting an In-Person Teacher Job Fair today between 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. at Conrad High School. Bring a resume! (Dallas ISD via Facebook)
• The Dallas County Sheriff's Department has sworn in its new Assistant Chief Deputy - Will Travis. Congratulations! (Dallas County Sheriff's Department 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.