Happy 4th, Dallas + Watching The Fireworks + Texas Priciest City?

Rise and shine, Dallas! It's Sunday, July 4. Happy Independence Day!!

Today's Headlines: It's our first Fourth of July since the pandemic, and time to reflect on what that means. You can also preview our list of where to watch Fourth of July fireworks and learn how Dallas has eclipsed Austin as Texas' most expensive city.
First, today's weather: Clear throughout the day. High: 90 Low: 72.

Happy Fourth of July, Dallas! Let's get you all caught up on what's happening locally to start today off on an informed note. Here's everything you need to know about what's happening today in town.

Among the top stories today in Dallas today:

1. Violence interrupters offering a new approach to prevent violent crime in Dallas (FOX 4 Dallas)
2. Victim Identified, Suspect Arrested in Deadly April Shooting: Dallas Police (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)
3. 18-Year-Old Who Broke Into A Home And Committed Rape Sentenced To 55 Years In Prison (Patch)
4. Big Weekend Ahead For Fireworks Pros: 'We Are Super Excited' (Patch)
5. 12 hot new Dallas restaurants sizzle in this week's most-read stories (CultureMap Dallas)

Today in Dallas

• July 4th With the National Archives! (11:00 AM)
• Unfaded Brass Band (5:30 PM)

Dallas Patch Notebook

• The Dallas Arboretum: "A beautiful perspective we don't often see from the garden. #dallasarboretum" (Instagram)
• SPCA of Texas: "Long term resident Ella finally went home this week after a successful trial adoption! #spcatexas #adoptdontshop" (Instagram)
• Dallas Animal Services and Adoption Center: "Who are you taking #HoneForThe4th? Adopt or foster from DAS. Learn more at BeDallas90.org." (Facebook)
• Dallas Police Department: "Congratulations to the new motorcycle officers!" (Facebook)
• Dallas Public Library: "Calling all super sleuths, master detectives, Waldo seekers, and excellent finders (Hufflepuffs, we’re looking at you" (Facebook)
• Dallas Mavericks: "Win & advance! @lukadoncic & @kzs_si are going to the finals after defeating Venezuela 98-70! 23 points, 9 rebound" (Instagram)
• Dallas Park and Recreation Department: "Cool off at one of #DallasParks 17 spraygrounds! Find locations and operating times here: https://dallasaquatics.org/" (Facebook)

That's it for today. I'll see you back in your inbox tomorrow with another update! If you're enjoying these newsletters, consider bringing some friends and neighbors on board. You can send them this link to subscribe.

— 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 was raised in El Paso. Phinney attended college in Austin. He has done television work as a reporter and commentator, and is a former host of a weekday drive-time 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 tracking race relations in America through music. It was published by BILLBOARD Books, and is often used in college classrooms across the country.

Have a news tip or suggestion for an upcoming Dallas Daily? Email all inquiries to me at kevin.phinney@patch.com.