There's living in a city, and then there's being immersed in the life of the community.
Hoodline analyzed the city's past week on Twitter, focusing on accounts that are dedicated to community life — things like parks, animals, healthy living and education. We wanted to discover and report on the ideas that drove your social media dialogue around those topics.
Schools
The state of the schools affects everyone in the city, regardless of whether they have kids in the education system.
Dallas experienced an increase in Twitter conversations regarding schools last week — 50, compared with 28 the week before.
One of them with a high level of local engagement was this tweet from @dallasschools:
We appreciate the work our excellent Administrative Professionals do in our schools and offices. Here are 3 reasons they are the best. #AdminProfessionalsDay https://t.co/SFLUieLg8f
— Dallas ISD (@dallasschools)
As of this publication, the tweet racked up nine local retweets, three local quotes and 56 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Health
Here are some of last week's can't-miss tweets on the topic of public health in the city.
Dallas saw little change in Twitter conversations regarding health last week compared with the previous week.
One that drew a lot of local interest was this tweet by @SoniaAzadTV:
*FREE* workout for #Veterans MAY 24th outside the @wfaa studio at South Victory ... Feel free to share! Thanks @THESWEATSHOPDAL #iamup #WFAA https://t.co/AYyUexCjkv
— Sonia Azad (@SoniaAzadTV)
The total impact from that was six local retweets and 10 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Wednesday tweet from @EarthWaterHQ:
EarthWater is 100% Natural with NO chemicals, additives, or sugars! Created by Planet Earth, and for inhabitants of Planet Earth. @ashleyberges #drinkearthwater #earthwater #mineralsyoucansee #allnatural #blackwater #blackwaterbev #wellnesswednesday #ashleyberges #hollywoodweekly https://t.co/eawnOytVCm
— EarthWater (@EarthWaterHQ)
In all, the tweet earned two local retweets and four total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Another that got attention locally was this, from @drpriscillalui on Thursday:
My microaggression meta-analysis paper (coauthored by former @SMU undergrad student) published in Psychological Bulletin is featured in @APA_Journals Article Spotlight. https://t.co/lYfOAZiGMO @SMUPsychology @SMUDedman @smuresearch @NEWSatSMU
— Priscilla Lui (@drpriscillalui)
How popular was it? The tweet garnered two local retweets and 111 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Animals
Whether it's pets in need or a photo worth sharing, animals are a constant presence in the city'sTwitter timelines.
Dallas had little change in Twitter conversations on the subject of animals last week compared with the past week.
One of them with a good level of local popularity was this tweet by @DallasShelter:
Are you stuck between being a dog or cat person? Then look no further than Camille (#A1062746)! This 6 y/o lady LOVES naps, quiet spaces, and a good cardboard box. She is currently an #DAS office #foster, and but she is ready to pack up her box and come home with you! https://t.co/89hqoYnVeW
— Dallas90 (Dallas Animal Services) (@DallasShelter)
In all, the tweet got 24 local retweets and 79 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
Parks
Hoodline helps you keep up with news and events from the city's parks and trails.
Dallas experienced essentially the same volume of Twitter conversations around parks last week compared to the past week.
Despite that, some local tweets did get attention locally. Here's a case in point, by @DallasParkRec:
#DallasParks at a glance! How can we serve you? #ServiceFirst #SomethingForEveryone #KindOfABigDeal https://t.co/KBiUWjIzQR
— Dallas Park and Recreation Department (@DallasParkRec)
As of this publication, the tweet had garnered 12 local retweets and 19 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
There was also this Tuesday tweet from @ParksDtnDallas:
The Devils River is one of the most untouched rivers in Texas. Read how this @TexasMonthly writer tackled the remote waterway by canoe: https://t.co/KhwhH5zlkO https://t.co/17J0OMf8MU
— Parks for Downtown Dallas (@ParksDtnDallas)
The tweet tallied eight local retweets and 14 total retweets, quotes and favorites.
This story was created automatically using data from Twitter, then reviewed by an editor before publication. Click here for more about how and why Hoodline is automating local news. Got thoughts about what we're doing? Go here to share your feedback.
