February 21 — 5:42 p.m. 9200 Block Skillman St. (75243) Evading Arrest: Arrested person ran from uniformed officers in marked car after being lawfully detained. February 21 — 7:30 p.m. 10800 Block Rockwall Rd. (75238) Motor Vehicle Theft: Unknown suspect stole a freightliner truck and trailer. February 22 — 8 a.m. 3000 Block Greenville Ave. […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) is soliciting nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose is to recognize educators K-12 who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs that are serving to improve […]
By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas (AAM) will present The Scott Joplin Chamber Orchestra of Houston Concert on Saturday, March 11 at 5 p.m. at The Black Academy of Arts and Letters’ Bruton Theater, located at 1309 Canton St. in Dallas. The orchestra’s seventh Dallas appearance pays homage to world-renowned musical performer, producer, […]
February 14 — 12:49 a.m. 1400 Block McCoy St. (75204) Aggravated Robbery: Unknown suspect stole complainant’s vehicle at gunpoint. February 14 — 4 p.m. 8100 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Robbery: Complainant reported that three unknown suspects broke her jaw and stole her property. February 15 — 12:15 a.m. 9300 Block L.B.J. Serv. Rd. EB […]
Freedom Matters, an extensive exhibit showcasing a collection of historically significant versions of our Nation’s founding documents, will open March 2 at the George W. Bush Presidential Museum in Dallas. Freedom Matters features historical documents and artifacts that, during their time, were used to inform citizens in an era before mass media. These include rare […]
February 7 — 4:08 a.m. 2100 Block Boll St. (75204) Unlawful Installation of Tracking Device: Unknown suspect installed tracking device on a woman’s vehicle. February 7 — 10:45 p.m. 8400 Block Park Ln. (75231) Deadly Conduct: Suspect pointed a toy gun at complainant. February 8 — 5 p.m. 12600 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75228) Aggravated […]
October 17, 1950 — January 15, 2023 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. 2 Timothy 4:7 Roderick Roy MacElwain passed away peacefully on Sunday, Jan. 15 following a heroic battle with cancer. Roderick impacted the lives of virtually […]
After receiving more than 400 entries from across the country, the top winners of the 27th “Best in Show — Carroll Harris Simms National Black Art Competition and Exhibition” were recently announced and will be on view through March 21 at the African American Museum, Dallas, in historic Fair Park. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, […]
By Katie Mudd The Magdalen House, a nonprofit organization helping women achieve sobriety and sustain recovery from alcoholism at no-cost and based on 12-Step spiritual principles, proudly announces the 2023 slate of board members. “We are beyond grateful to welcome our 2023 slate of board members,” said Lisa Kroencke, executive director of The Magdalen House. […]
By Nancy George It’s hidden history for most people that Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at SMU March 17, 1966, at the invitation of the Student Senate. His remarks transfixed the standing-room only audience of SMU students, faculty and staff and changed the lives of students who had the opportunity to meet him. Fifty-seven […]