By Mark Ball Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has installed 511 respiratory DART installs droplet shields throughout the bus fleet since mid-March to help protect operators and passengers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Designed by DART Engineering, with collaboration with Fleet Maintenance & Bus Operations teams, the Cv-19 Plexiglass Shields are made of high-impact plexiglass and […]
By Tristan Hallman To encourage people to wear face coverings to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, Mayor Eric Johnson temporarily changed his official portrait Monday to a new photo of him in a mask. Mayor Johnson has recommended wearing masks amid the ongoing pandemic. He has also worn masks during virtual City Council meetings […]
By Carrie Sanger The Meadows Museum, SMU, announced today that it will reopen to the public beginning Tuesday, July 7, 2020, at reduced capacity but with regular hours, according to guidelines set by the state of Texas. The museum shop will be open with limited capacity. In the fall, the museum hopes to open its […]
By Terry Lendecker The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden announces its Summer of Sculpture festival featuring Seward Johnson’s “Celebrating the Familiar” exhibit, a collection of 25 life-size cast bronze sculptures throughout the garden, from June 22 to July 31. Advance online timed tickets are now required for entry to the Arboretum by calling 214-515-6615 or […]
By T Nguyen [email protected] The Rule of Law is a foundational principle in our American society. It has evolved into clear and fair processes to enforce laws, so that all citizens are held accountable to the same laws. The Rule of Law is based in democracy, separating legislative, executive and judicial powers. For example, to reduce […]
Peaceful protests continued outside Dallas City Hall Tuesday afternoon as Texas Governor Greg Abbott met inside with city and law enforcement leaders. Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson, along with Fort Worth Mayor Betsy Price and both city’s police chiefs, joined Abbott in a press conference regarding the recent rioting in the State’s major cities. While the […]
By Nancy George Holocaust survivor Max Glauben will receive an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters from SMU at its August 15 Commencement ceremony. Glauben is recognized across Texas and the nation as a passionate advocate for Holocaust and human rights education, and the embodiment of human hope, resilience and optimism. In December 2019, Glauben was […]