By Taylor Pulfer This month marks several significant milestones for the Big Tex Scholarship Program as it announces new Big Tex Scholars for 2026. In its 34-year history, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has officially awarded scholarships to more than 3,850 students for a program total of more than $21.4 million. In addition, the State […]
By Taylor Mayad With a call for Texas women artists, Texas Vignette will soon open submissions for the Vignette Art Fair, which returns Sept. 30-Oct. 3 at On The Levee in the Dallas Design District (1108 Quaker St., Dallas, TX 75207). In its eighth year, the juried event showcases works exclusively by women artists, spotlighting […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Class of 2026 valedictorian John M., of Woodrow Wilson High School, spent his first days of ninth grade feeling like he was walking in the footsteps of giants. Four years later, the Morehead-Cain Scholarship winner says success is more than being the smartest person in the room; it’s about being the […]
May 18 11:42 a.m. 4600 Block Monarch St. (75204) Terroristic Threat/Fear Imminent: Suspect threatened complainant. May 18 4:56 p.m. 6400 Block Skillman St. (75231) Theft of Property: Arrested person took items without making an attempt to pay. May 18 10 a.m. 10400 Block Las Brisas Dr. (75243) Possession of Controlled Substance: Arrested person had a […]
By Ann Williams Women who are seeking to be more involved in the East Dallas community, meet new friends and make a meaningful impact are invited to apply for the 2026–2027 service year with Lakewood Service League. Lakewood Service League (LSL) brings together women from across East Dallas who share a love of volunteering, community […]
The Dallas Opera Chair Quincy Roberts announced the appointment of David Lomelí (pictured) as the next Kern Wildenthal General Director and CEO, effective June 1. Lomelí returns to The Dallas Opera (TDO) in this new role after serving at the Santa Fe Opera as Chief Artistic Officer and Chief Artistic Advisor for five years, as […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson recently announced plans for the 30th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair, powered by the All Stars Project (ASP) and Junior League of Dallas, which will be held Friday, August 7 at Fair Park in the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall. The fair, hosted by Mayor Johnson, is a […]
By Jason Evans The City of Dallas, and Dallas Fire-Rescue, in partnership with the American Warrior Association (AWA), have launched the R3: Respond, Restore, Resolve framework, reinforcing the city’s ongoing commitment to first responder wellness. Dallas becomes the third agency this year to fully launch the R3 framework, following the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association. […]
By Josh Ortega LeBron James has played in 1,622 games across his 21 seasons in the NBA. That’s the equivalent of roughly 54 days in minutes straight. James’s career has spanned across four different teams and four presidential administrations, all while shattering records and collecting silverware along the way. At 41, LeBron is the only […]
By Nancy George When Chris Young ’26 graduated from SMU on May 16, he celebrated a milestone he didn’t consider as a boy growing up in extreme poverty in Clarksville, Tennessee. By age 22, he had been sentenced to two federal life sentences without parole — a reality that would have squelched the dreams of […]