By P. Jason Poehler The fourth annual East Dallas Games (EDG) are almost here, bringing together residents from Dallas’ four oldest historic districts — Junius Heights, Munger Place, Peaks Addition and Swiss Avenue — for a day of friendly competition, community connection and charitable impact. The event is on Saturday, April 25, from 11 a.m.-3 […]
By Josh Ortega The United States Men’s National Team (USMNT) struggled in its penultimate pair of international friendlies before the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The U.S. suffered losses to both Belgium and Portugal during last week’s international break at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, although neither match holds weight. They are merely exhibition games and have […]
A drone flew over the White Rock Lake eagles’ nest at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 6. Regular eagle watchers each contacted law enforcement and City of Dallas Urban Biologist Brett Johnson. Their quick response resulted in identification of the drone operator nearby. A Dallas Police Department officer took the operator’s information and referred it to […]
By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex Urban Farms, the innovative agricultural initiative of the State Fair of Texas, is celebrating a major milestone in 2026: 10 years of growing fresh food and giving back to the community. Since its founding in 2016, the program has provided more than 2 million servings of fresh fruits and vegetables […]
By Annie Chu For the first time, during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Fan Festival at Fair Park in Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative will debut #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental display of 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues celebrating leaders whose work demonstrates how science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fuel […]
By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas announced this week the formation of The Mandela 12: Guardians of the Journey, a host committee of 12 respected Dallas-area professionals who have committed their leadership, influence and time to ensure the success of Mandela: The Official Exhibition. On view June 13-Nov. 1, the Mandela exhibition chronicles […]
March 30 4:06 p.m. 2400 Block Carroll Ave. (75204) Disorderly Conduct: Suspects were fighting in the middle of the street and causing a disturbance. March 30 6:20 a.m. 8300 Block Park Ln. (75231) Burglary of a Habitation/Forced Entry: Unknown suspect damaged complainant’s door and stole property. March 30 5:21 p.m. 5400 Block Ross Ave. (75206) […]
By Annie Chu The Friends of the Dallas Public Library (FoDPL) announced its annual Literary Lions Luncheon on Wednesday, April 22 marking more than 75 years of championing the Dallas Public Library. Held during National Library Week, an annual celebration organized by the American Library Association, the event celebrates the valuable role libraries, librarians and […]