From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Omar Cortez has been a key player in transforming the robotics program during the past three years at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove. In his first year on campus, he said he was so excited to start competing that he entered a robotics competition before there […]
When Trammell S. Crow founded EarthX (originally Earth Day Texas), he envisioned creating a space where everyone could come together to find meaningful solutions to enrich and protect our planet, without regard to politics or philosophical differences. Now, more than a decade later, that vision has become EarthX, which annually hosts the EarthxExpo, the largest […]
By Juliette Coulter Sharing stories about personal issues is tough, yet two NFL football greats, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Solomon Thomas of the New York Jets (both pictured), who are tough on the gridiron, told their stories at Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 14th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon. The fundraising luncheon, held […]
By Jeff Salzgeber At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck and killed while walking his bike across a crosswalk in Austin, cutting short his young life and promising ballet career. “He was on the verge of that stage where you find out how you stack up against professionals,” Alexei’s dad Eric Bauereis said. […]
March 14 — 2:59 a.m. 6100 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury: Suspect punched complainant in her face, knocking out some of her teeth. March 14 — 6:45 p.m. 9000 Block Markville Dr. (75243) False Alarm: Suspect made a false report to 911, causing an unnecessary emergency response. March 15 — […]
Virginia Beth Tucker Blomgren March 12, 1941 – March 15, 2023 By Shari Goldstein Stern Virginia Beth Tucker Blomgren passed away in Dallas on March 15, 2023, three days following her 82nd birthday. She was born in 1941 in Dallas. The Tucker family lived on Ash Lane in East Dallas when their first daughter was […]
More than 1,500 people are expected at Klyde Warren Park in downtown Dallas for an Easter Sunday service on April 9 at 10 a.m., making it one of the largest outdoor Easter events in the Dallas area. Pastor Richie Butler and St. Luke Community UMC invite the public to the outdoor celebration that will include […]
By Deborah Brown “Put your tray tables up and fasten your seat belts,” said David Preziosi as he began the program for the sold out Braniff Airways style show and luncheon at the Alexander Mansion on March 11. Attendees “stepped aboard” for a delightful program reminiscing about the history and legacy of Braniff Airways. Before […]
March 7 — 5 p.m. 2700 Block N. Buckner Blvd. (75228) Unlawful Restraint: Complainant reported that an unknown suspect restrained her in her closet. March 7 — 7 p.m. 2500 Block Live Oak St. (75204) Property Theft: Unknown suspects ran off with complainant’s laptop. March 7 — 10 p.m. 12400 Block Plano Rd. (75243) Robbery […]
Spring is in the air, and District 3 is celebrating with innovation. Thank you to all the students, families and team members who show up every day ready to pursue excellence. Robotics take flight with aerial drone competition The Computer Science and Technology team at Dallas ISD hosted the Aerial Drone Competition at Alex […]