Activities allow students to discover their strengths

Activities allow students to discover their strengths

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For nearly 20 years, Dallas ISD Student Activities department has given students the opportunity to discover new passions through free extracurricular programs. More than 3,000 students participate in at least one extracurricular a year, averaging 500 to 600 per program. Recently, the highest engagement included chess, cheer, e-sports and UIL. Beyond […]

Grants to help more kids

Grants to help more kids

By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA has received two grants totaling $142,693 from the National CASA/GAL Association for Children. The awards include a $100,000 volunteer recruitment grant and a $42,693 needs-based grant that will support the organization’s mission of advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The volunteer recruitment award will help Dallas CASA […]

New exhibit brings county’s legacy to life

New exhibit brings county’s legacy to life

By Taylor Mayad Powell Building upon the mission of the Old Red Museum, Legacy Dallas – A Presentation of Dallas County’s Culture and History was officially unveiled August 6, featuring a permanent exhibit and dynamic online educational experience. The in-person exhibit, which showcases Dallas County by preserving its past, sharing its stories and bringing its […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 33

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 33

Aug. 10 10 p.m. 2400 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse: Suspect attempted to buy $318 worth of gift cards. Aug. 10 6:40 p.m. 4100 Block N. Central Expy. Criminal Mischief: Suspect threw a rock at a vehicle. Aug. 10 2:48 p.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Possession of Drug […]

Dental grads help next gen succeed

Dental grads help next gen succeed

By Stephanie Patrick                                   Drs. Britni Duffie, program aide in student affairs at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, and Dawn Miller McElroy, formerly a program aide, smile when someone mentions they’re new Class of 2026 dentists. […]

Young actors shine in Firehouse’s ‘Grease’

Young actors shine in Firehouse’s ‘Grease’

By Shari Goldstein Stern High pompadours, high drama, high hopes, high energy and high school angst filled the Firehouse Theatre stage at Friday night’s opening of “Grease,” and it was so cool. The ensemble cast, comprised largely of Dallas-area college and university theater students, was highly tuned into the ’50s teenage culture, as the colorful […]

Countdown begins for Wings’ move to AAC

Countdown begins for Wings’ move to AAC

By Josh Ortega The Dallas Wings have called North Texas home since 2016. Since the team’s rebrand to the Metroplex, the Wings have spent the past 11 straight seasons playing at the College Park Center in Arlington. Next season, the team will have a new home for the 2027 season right in the heart of […]

Menzel helps support DSO’s mission

Menzel helps support DSO’s mission

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) announced this week its annual Symphony Gala on Saturday, Sept. 26, a signature fundraising celebration and the organization’s largest philanthropic event of the year. Blending world-class music, glamour and community support, the black-tie event benefits the DSO’s mission of inspiring and changing lives through musical excellence, including their transformative education […]

Annual artists’ tour welcomes new talent

Annual artists’ tour welcomes new talent

The 33rd Annual White Rock Lake Artists’ Studio Tour is on October 10 and 11 this year. The tour highlights artists who live and work in neighborhoods in the White Rock Lake area. This year’s tour includes 34 studios and three art center/schools presenting work in varying stages of production. The artists delight in discussing […]

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