Junior League of Dallas (JLD) awarded $40,000 in collegiate scholarships to 10 college-bound women from Dallas ISD during its 11th annual Women LEAD Speech Competition and Awards Ceremony held Saturday, March 23 at JLD Headquarters. The top 10 ranked finalists were selected from a highly competitive set of 26 applicants from Emmett J. Conrad High […]
By David Mullen In three months, SMU Athletics makes the move from the American Athletic Conference (AAC) to the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). One slight letter change in a conference acronym signals a red-letter milestone for the future of men’s college basketball at SMU. To that end, SMU has made a dramatic change on the […]
Dallas Park and Recreation (DPR) is doing its annual city-wide tree plantings to replenish Dallas’ urban canopy. Following their plan at White Rock Lake Park, DPR staff, under the supervision of the head city forester, dug holes and instructed volunteers on proper planting to ensure a successful start. Trees were donated by the Texas Trees […]
March 19 — 12 a.m. 800 Block Texas St. (75204) Vehicle Theft: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s vehicle, damaging the wiring while attempting to steal it. March 19 — 5 a.m. 10400 Block N. Central Expy. Serv. SB (75231) Property Theft/Shoplifting: The suspect concealed the complainant’s property on his/her person while trying to exit a department store […]
By Natalie Merrill Dallas resident Brian Reid knows that it takes dedication and work to achieve career success, but he also knows that it doesn’t require a college degree to get there. Reid, who now runs his own air conditioning repair company, wants to ensure that the next generation of workers know what opportunities are […]
By Sharon Adams Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer (WOKC) is joining forces with 70 Jersey Mike’s Subs in the Dallas – Fort Worth Metroplex for the 14th annual March “Month of Giving” fundraising campaign to support local charities. During the month of March, customers can make a donation to Wipe Out Kids’ Cancer at participating Jersey […]
March 12 — 5 p.m. 5800 Block Sandhurst Ln. (75206) Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device: The complainant reported to police that the suspect attached a tracking device to her car without permission to do so. March 12 — 9:47 p.m. 6600 Block Shady Brook Ln. (75206) Traffic Violation: The arrested persons were caught spectating at a reckless driving […]
SOLAR ECLIPSE By Pat Sanchez Early next month, on April 8, a select group of Texans and other lucky earthlings standing outside on a 115-mile-wide strip of real estate stretching from Mexico up through the United States and into Canada will witness Mother Nature’s most magnificent magic trick — a total solar eclipse. Stay safe […]
Dallas Park and Recreation officials are suspending water-related activities at White Rock Lake Park. This decision comes as the City of Plano experiences a sanitary sewage overflow that has affected White Rock Creek and White Rock Lake. To protect public health, park officials advise residents and park visitors not to fish or enter the water […]
By Nicole Rosales The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is once again partnering with Scottish Rite for Children to support Y youth sports through education and exclusive, branded sports apparel. Previously, the collaboration focused on basketball teams only, but the YMCA and Scottish Rite are excited to grow this program by including soccer teams for the […]