Good morning dallas. Today is Tuesday, August 17th.
Our top stories: It’s the last of our three-part series about Critical Race Theory. While it promotes facts, Governor Abbott opposes it. At the same time, he is in favor of removing social media restrictions on right-wing conspiracy theories – which are fact-free. Are we using future generations in such a way that they are less informed than we are?
And just when you thought Delta was the worst a new mutation of COVID-19 calls Dallas home. Say hello to the lambda variant.
Besides, the city cannot lose its war against the city West Nile Virusbut it doesn’t seem to be winning either. Check to see if your home, workplace, or play area is under the nozzle tonight.
The weather today: Humid and mostly cloudy all day. High: 89, Low: 75.
Here are the top stories in Dallas today:
- COVID-19 mobile test sites will reopen citywide in Fort Worth. (Newsroom)
- Under normal temperatures come to the Metroplex, with showers this week is possible. (The Dallas Morning News)
- After a massive loss of evidence from Dallas police forcethe city manager reveals a barrage of new guidelines. (The Dallas Morning News)
- Here are the Top 10 things to do in Dallas this week. (Central track)
- Maroon 5 requires proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test at his concert in Dallas. (The Dallas Morning News)
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- Dallas Cowboys: “We’re excited to see #CowboysNation tonight! Don’t forget that the square opens at 4pm for the #CowboysNight. “(Instagram)
- Dallas Mavericks: “Last practice in Vegas and we have a lot of fun #DallasSummer.” (Instagram)
- Dallas Zoo: “Someone is officially a month old! (Psst … it’s Eleanor.) Zoologist Meagan M. “(Facebook)
- Dallas ISD: “We look forward to having every student back on campus tomorrow. We ask everyone to help us keep our students and staff safe.” (Facebook)
- Dallas Art Museum: “Get ready for Gogh! Tickets for ‘Van Gogh and the Olive Groves’ are on sale now, opening on October 17th at the DMA!” (Instagram)
- Texas SPCA: “That is definitely something to smile about! 46 animals found their home last week – remember, we are now open. “(Facebook)
- Dallas ISD: “ICYMI: Superintendent Hinojosa spoke to the media last night about the district continuing with a mask mandate for the time being.” (Facebook)
- DFW Airport: “The airport is planning to build more than 400 tons of modules and move them to their new home in Terminal C.” (Facebook)
- Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: “Despite a solid adoption weekend, DAS still urgently needs adoptive parents and carers.” (Facebook)
- The Dallas Arboretum: “Put this pepper together to create a pepper-themed puzzle for Pepper-Palooza.” (Instagram)
- Texas SPCA: “Over the weekend we introduced you to our best friends Lilith and Frasier! The sweet couple is still looking for a home. “(Facebook)
- The University of Texas at Dallas: “Comets, please read this message from Richard C. Benson, President of UT Dallas, with information on the case.” (Facebook)
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– Kevin Phinney
About me: Kevin Phinney has lived and worked as a writer and editor in Austin, Los Angeles, New Orleans, Seattle, and New York City. He was born in Brooklyn, New York and grew up in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has worked as a reporter and commentator for television and is a former presenter of a weekday radio show called “Kevin & Kevin in the Morning” on KGSR-FM (now known as Austin City Limits Radio). He is also the author of Souled American, a book that traces racial relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books and is often used in college classrooms across the country.
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