Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 11

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 11

March 5 — 5 p.m. 6000 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Burglary of a Habitation Without Force: The suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole items.  March 5 — 8:50 p.m. 2800 Block N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Assault by Verbal Threat: The suspect used words that caused the complainant to feel offended and fear for her own safety. March 6 […]

Project-based learning helps students succeed

Project-based learning helps students succeed

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Jason Hamilton graduated from Justin F. Kimball High School in 2002 and has now come back to Dallas ISD to put his 24 years of culinary experience and 18 years as an executive chef to use in the district’s newest career and technical education initiative. Hamilton, a career and technical […]

White Rock Lake Park receives highest honor

White Rock Lake Park receives highest honor

By Andrea Hawkins The Texas Recreation and Parks Society (TRAPS) has recognized White Rock Lake Park with its esteemed Lone Star Legacy Park designation, the society’s highest honor conferred on a park for its historic and recreational contributions and community importance. In the 13th year of the Legacy Park program, White Rock Lake is the […]

Fair Park readies for solar eclipse

Fair Park readies for solar eclipse

The “Sun, Moon, and You Total Solar Eclipse Viewing” is coming to Cotton Bowl Stadium at Fair Park on Monday, April 8, from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. CST. This one-of-a-kind free, public event will provide opportunities to learn about solar eclipses, the Sun, and solar-monitoring efforts at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), […]

She came, she swam, she conquered

She came, she swam, she conquered

WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Whenever there is a mention of Dallas ISD greats, don’t forget to include Campbell C. from Woodrow Wilson High School in the conversation. She recently competed at the UIL 5A Swimming State Championship and made history in Dallas ISD, and the state of Texas. Campbell is no […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 10

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 10

February 27 — 2:40 p.m. 9300 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: The arrested person pointed a gun at the complainant and threatened him by saying, “I’ll [expletive deleted] you up.” February 27 — 5 p.m. 11500 Block Pagemill Rd. (75243) Property Theft: The unknown suspect broke the padlock on the gate and then stole […]

Celebration Tree Grove vandalized

Celebration Tree Grove vandalized

By Elizabeth Sullivan For the Love of the Lake, a nonprofit foundation focused on maintaining the beautification of White Rock Lake Park, is reeling from an unfortunate act of vandalism at Celebration Tree Grove that has left the organization in urgent need of financial support. Located at the northeast edge of White Rock Lake Park, […]

Arts District named No. 1 in country

Arts District named No. 1 in country

While Dallas may be known for the Dallas Cowboys and the State Fair, it also has one of the best arts districts in the country. That’s according to a new online competition for USA Today. The Dallas Arts District won first place in USA Today’s 10 Best Arts Districts online competition. An expert panel made […]

Biomedical school inspiring future healers

Biomedical school inspiring future healers

From Staff Reports While the term “amygdala” may not bear much significance for the average person, elementary students attending Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern (UTSW) understand it as the small structure inside the brain that processes emotions. Through experiential learning and the school’s partnership with the UTSW Medical Center, students easily grasp complex concepts like […]

Local bald eagles nesting for spring

Local bald eagles nesting for spring

This breathtaking photograph of one of White Rock Lake’s bald eagles gathering nesting materials was taken by local photographer Renate Grupp. Congratulations, Renate! You just won a gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your favorite original photograph of the lake or its surrounding areas to [email protected]. You could be our next winner!

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