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 […]
By Juliette Coulter To celebrate the Summer of Sculpture exhibition opening with the return of ZimSculpt, a display of Zimbabwean sculpture, the Dallas Arboretum hosts its first ever Black Heritage Celebration on Saturday, May 1 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free with paid garden admission. According to Linda Todd, Dallas Arboretum […]
By David Mullen After years of laboring in the minor leagues, Alex Smith waited 25 years more to finally make it to the big leagues. And he has one of the best seats in the house. The former Texas Rangers minor league infielder owns Rockerman of Texas (rockermanoftexas.com) in Justin. Anyone who has visited the […]
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 […]
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 […]
BEYOND DUTY From Staff Reports The Dallas County Medical Society Alliance Foundation recently presented a panel discussion addressing the exceptional performance of all healthcare workers and the challenges they have faced during the pandemic. Kaki Hopkins, president of the Alliance and Kathy Stone, project chairman, coordinated the video streamed event. The discussion was moderated by […]
The SPCA of Texas’ 16th annual Strut Your Mutt, the Race to End Animal Cruelty, presented by VCA Animal Hospitals and Hill’s Pet Nutrition is only two weeks away! The event will take place virtually Thursday, May 6 through Saturday, May 8. The event is virtual, and minimal contact swag bag pick-ups will take place […]
Give the gift of laughter to your mom on her special day! Celebrate Mother’s Day at Backdoor Comedy Club located at 940 E. Beltline Rd., Richardson, 75081, next to The Line Public House. Selected “Best Comedy Club” by D Magazine and Dallas Observer, The Backdoor is Dallas’ longest running stand-up comedy club. To honor mothers […]
SUNSET ROW This breathtaking photograph was taken this past week by White Rock Lake Weekly reader David McGhee. McGhee is a professional photographer but spends his leisure time snapping shots around his neighborhood — White Rock Lake. Congratulations, David! You just won a $25 gift certificate to a favorite local restaurant. Submit your original photo […]
