EFS breaks cycles of generational poverty

EFS breaks cycles of generational poverty

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Savannah Espirtu By the age of three, there is a 30 million-word gap between children from communities with little access to affordable early education, and their peers from more affluent neighborhoods. High-quality early childhood education is vital to a child’s social, emotional and academic development, and access to this must […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 35

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 35

August 23 – 12:42 a.m. 10300 Block White Rock Trl. (75238)  Evading Arrest: Suspect evaded police officer for a traffic stop. August 23 – 8 p.m. 9600 Block Wickersham Rd. (75238)  Burglary of a Vehicle: Unknown suspect stole work equipment from the bed of a pick-up. August 23 – 8:10 p.m. 11500 Block Leisure Dr. […]

Council says: Flip your script

Council says: Flip your script

By Deborah Brown Steve Brown, Real Estate Editor of The Dallas Morning News, has been announced as a featured speaker for The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) 18th  Annual Economic Summit.  This year’s summit will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 18 from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Lakewood Country Club (1912 […]

Community awaits opening of finished park

Community awaits opening of finished park

By Simon Pruitt Rick Oden Skate Park lies at the edge of a sleepy road in south Garland. The park has been completed for nearly a year, yet it remains completely untouched. DFW’s skating community has been largely left in the dark by the City of Garland and its Parks and Rec department regarding updates […]

Luka joins lineup for annual event

Luka joins lineup for annual event

By Taylor Mayad Game, set, match! Dirk Nowitzki has achieved basketball greatness, sold out charity baseball games and, this fall, will pay homage to his first love — tennis. Returning after a three-year break, the beloved NBA champ and Dallas Maverick favorite will host the fifth annual Dirk Nowitzki Pro Celebrity Tennis Classic on Sunday, […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 33

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 33

August 9 – 6:20 a.m. 700 Block, Cantegral St. (75204)  Interfering With an Emergency Call: Unknown suspect stole phone from complainant while she was calling for police. August 9 – 2:10 p.m. 6100 Block, Samuell Blvd. (75228)  Aggravated Robbery of a Business: Unknown suspect maced complainant and stole property. August 9 – 9:42 p.m. 9300 […]

Teachers put service above self

Teachers put service above self

By Liz Oliphant Three teachers in the Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) were honored as Teacher of the Year for elementary, middle and high schools, by the Rotary Club of Dallas at ceremonies on August 10.  Winning awards in 2022 are Natalie Hebert, Jill Emery and David Newhouse (pictured). Each teacher received a check […]

Aguilar inducted into Hall of Fame

Aguilar inducted into Hall of Fame

National Association of Hispanic Journalists  By Simon Pruitt Rebecca Aguilar is a singular talent. After 41 years as a journalist, she’s built an indisputable reputation including seven EMMY Award wins and being elected as the Society of Professional Journalists 105th President, the first of Latina descent and the first woman of color.  On Saturday, August […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 32

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 32

August 2 – 12 a.m. 3800 Block, Ruidosa Ave. (75228)  Property Theft: Unknown suspect stole property from a patio inside a fenced backyard. August 2 – 4:58 a.m. 5100 Block, Ridgedale Ave. (75206)  Vehicle Theft: Unauthorized use of a truck or a bus. A subject occupied a family vehicle. August 2 – 7:16 p.m. 4600 […]

Free physicals, shots available to all

Free physicals, shots available to all

Located at 3966 McKinney Ave., just north of Blackburn Street, Church of the Incarnation Episcopal will host a Back to School Immunization Clinic and free sports physicals. The event is free to the public and is an easy way to bring your child’s shots up to date. It is sponsored by Church of the Incarnation […]

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