Former East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Member Denise Aver-Phillips was in town this past week for a special dedication. Avers-Phillips and her husband, Steven, gifted the new Avers-Phillips Art Gallery to The Vista on the CC Young campus. Avers is the former vice president of community outreach for the senior living community. She […]
ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By Sharon Adams Mr. Vanderquack Junior, a large stuffed duck toy with a dedicated following of Jeep owners and enthusiasts, is on a mission to go to every state in the United States raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He visited Dallas last spring and will return on Thursday […]
By Karissa Condoianis Announced in 2018, the million servings mission committed the State Fair of Texas and its signature program, Big Tex Urban Farms to grow and donate one million servings to the local community. In less than four years, the State Fair of Texas has made that goal a reality – donating 1,000,000 servings […]
By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is gearing up for the new school year by fulfilling thousands of teachers’ supply requests. Learning Launch, U2L’s annual supply and resource drive, equips Dallas elementary schools and classrooms for […]
July 12 – 2 a.m. 2300 Block, Glengarif Dr. (75228) Auto Theft: Suspect stole complainant’s vehicle from his driveway. July 12 – 11:08 a.m. 10000 Block, Estacado Dr. (75228) Carrying Unlawful Weapon: Arrested person committed a crime while in possession of a firearm. July 13 – 3 a.m. 8100 Block, Midtown Blvd. (75231) Unauthorized Use […]
The safety of students and staff is Dallas ISD’s top priority, and the district has taken several steps to ensure schools are safe learning environments. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students in sixth through 12th grade will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks. Other bags will no longer be allowed. Students will […]
By Judy Babb Zoltan Zsohar, known to friends as Z., watches White Rock Lake from his home’s den, which overlooks the Bath House Cultural Center and the lake. He’s eager to get out and by the lake soon but, for now, he is recuperating from a knee replacement he had last week. He plans to […]
By Juliette Coulter On the first day of National Hispanic Heritage Month, The Concilio, a Dallas nonprofit that builds stronger communities by unlocking opportunities for Latino families, will host its 2022 Big Dreams Gala. The annual fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 15, at On the Levee, will also celebrate The Concilio’s 40th anniversary. Guests will […]
July 5 – 2:45 p.m. 7200 Block, Fair Oaks Ave. (75231) Burglary: Unknown suspect entered complainant’s unlocked vehicle and stole her property. July 5 – 10:10 p.m. 12000 Block, Jupiter Rd. (75238) Recovered Stolen Property: Suspect had possession of a handgun stolen in Mesquite. July 5 – 11:10 p.m. 3300 Block, Munger Ave. (75204) Motor […]
By Chris Heinbaugh The Moody Fund for the Arts (MFA) today announced it is awarding a record $450,000 in grants to 52 small arts organizations in Dallas. The grants, which range in size from $4,750 to the maximum of $12,000, support groups representing a broad cross-section of small, emerging and ethnic arts organizations across numerous […]