Virtual event raises more than $475K

Virtual event raises more than $475K

By Juliette Coulter Texas Women’s Foundation (TXWF) held its 42nd annual Leadership Forum and Awards Celebration (LFAC), presented by AT&T, on April 29. The Foundation honored five Maura Women Helping Women recipients and two Young Leader Award recipients who have made positive impacts in the lives of women and girls. The keynote conversation featured Adriana […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 19

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 19

May 4 – 2 p.m. 9300 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect shot into the complainant’s truck and home.  May 4 – 7:44 p.m. 9300 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Terroristic Threat: An unknown suspect stated she was going to kill the people inside of the listed business.  May 4 – 11 p.m. […]

Senior Warriors pass on traditions

Senior Warriors pass on traditions

Last Friday, Lakehill Warriors from kindergarten to grade 11 cheered on the Class of 2021 at the annual Senior Day event. Seniors, wearing their college shirts, declared the colleges they plan to attend as well as their intended majors while everyone celebrated. Seniors and their parents started the day with a breakfast, courtesy of the […]

Buildings prepare to go blue with hope

Buildings prepare to go blue with hope

By Delia Clayton It is time to kick off the Honor Our Heroes Campaign and Light Up Downtown Dallas for 2021!  Participants do this to honor, celebrate and thank our local heroes: police, fire-rescue, military and, again this year, healthcare workers.  The steadfast support from businesses and residents for this campaign symbolizes the hope, gratitude […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 18

Crime Watch — Vol. 12, No. 18

April 27 – 1 a.m. 2800 Block, N. Henderson Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: The suspect threw a brick through the complainant’s window.  April 27 – 8:40 p.m. 5000 Block, Sycamore St. (75206) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect cut the complainant on the nose and stole his vehicle.  April 28 – 1 a.m. […]

DUC wins four titles at Regionals

DUC wins four titles at Regionals

By Katrina Craycroft Dallas United Crew (DUC) competed in USRowing’s Central Youth Championships this past weekend. In addition to regional stalwarts, Jesuit Prep, Texas Rowing Center and OKC Riversport, competitors included teams such as Newport Aquatic Center, NorCal and Chicago Rowing Foundation from the outside of the Central Region; championship regattas were cancelled in the […]

Alumni make up for lost graduation

Alumni make up for lost graduation

By Shari Goldstein Stern The high school graduation commencement dates to the 12th century, when scholastic monks in dark, daunting robes led the traditional rite of passage. It looked nothing like those currently held at the end of every school year. The annual tradition has evolved to fit into the current societal norms. Today, the […]

‘Violence interrupters’ key to safer neighborhoods

‘Violence interrupters’ key to safer neighborhoods

By Tristan Hallman The City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a contract with Youth Advocate Programs, Inc. (YAP) to hire and train violence interrupters in the city’s underserved neighborhoods. The violence interrupters program is a key part of Mayor Eric Johnson’s public safety agenda. The Mayor’s Task Force on Safe Communities recommended the program in […]

Crime Watch — April 30 – May 6, 2021

Crime Watch — April 30 – May 6, 2021

April 20 – 7 a.m. 9500 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Deadly Conduct: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant.  April 20 – 9:58 p.m. 9800 Block, Shadow Way (75243) Aggravated Assault: The suspect threatened to kill the complainant.  April 21 – 8:45 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect […]

Volunteers, funds needed for summer

Volunteers, funds needed for summer

By Kristi Bare The Wilkinson Center Food Pantry is ready to Stock Up for Summer, with a goal of collecting 10 tons of food (20,000 pounds) in 10 weeks beginning May 3. While Stock Up for Summer, presented by Kroger, is an annual campaign that seeks to provide kids with healthy, nutritious food during the […]

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