July 16 — 2:30 p.m. 10000 Block Shoreview Rd. (75238) Assault of the Elderly or Disabled Causing Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect choked an elderly complainant, causing pain. July 16 — 4:30 p.m. 11600 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Evading Arrest Detention: The arrested person tried to avoid arrest by evading the arresting officer on foot for roughly […]
Save the Date. Join the Dallas Arboretum for the 7th annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration, presented by Bank of America, on September 14 and 15. Indulge in two days of amazing food, vendors, live entertainment, and cooking demonstrations. Don’t miss the highlight of the weekend, the Quinceañera Fashion Show, kicking off the celebration on September 14. […]
By Dr. Beth Leermakers Some like it hot! Well, maybe animals don’t enjoy extreme heat, but some species are well adapted to tolerate it. Here are a few animals whose physical characteristics and behaviors protect them from scorching heat. Camels Known as “ships of the desert,” camels can survive temperatures as high as 120° F. […]
By Taylor Mayad The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) hosted a pitch competition July 18 similar to “Shark Tank” featuring 11 Dallas ISD high school students vying for cash, a trip to New York City and the opportunity to impress investors during a national contest later this year. The group of juniors […]
This past weekend the City of Dallas lost one of its oldest historic landmarks when a 4-alarm fire severely damaged the First Baptist Church sanctuary downtown. Construction of the Gothic brick-and-Palo-Pinto-sandstone building began in 1889, and its first service was held on June 7, 1891. The sanctuary had been in use by the church for […]
By David Mullen Obviously, the Paris 2024 Olympics, beginning on Friday, July 26 and ending with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 11, will have virtually no resemblance to the 1896 Summer Olympics, aka “the Games of the I Olympiad” in Athens, Greece from April 6 through April 15, 1896, recognized as the first international […]
2 fennel bulbs, sliced 2 leeks, cut in half lengthwise 4 cups San Marzano or large cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup rice vinegar 2 tablespoons whole-grain mustard 1/2 cup oil, plus more for grill pan (if needed) 2 ounces crumbled feta 1/4 cup chopped mint Salt and pepper Heat a grill or grill pan on medium […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Investing in health and knowledge of the human body is important for the future, and no one believes this more than Health and Physical Education. This summer, the Health and Physical Education Department and their interns are working to spread knowledge of health throughout Dallas ISD. “We had a project manager […]
By Michelle Metzger CC Young, a premier, non-profit senior living community in East Dallas, has announced its call for art and writing entries for the 24th annual 2024 Spirit is Ageless Art & Writing Contest. CC Young residents and the general public, age 55 and better, are invited to submit their original art and writing […]