By Lexi McCarthy Blackland Prairie Raptor Center is back for Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day! Now in its eighth year of participation, the organization raised more than $17,000 in 2024 to support its conservation and education efforts. This year, they’re aiming even higher, hoping to raise $55,000 thanks to an incredible anonymous […]
August 12 — 9 a.m. 9300 Block Pinyon Tree Rd. (75243) Burglary of a Habitation with Forced Entry: The complainant said that the suspect kicked down her door and stole property from her apartment. August 12 — 2:20 p.m. 6000 Block Samuell Blvd. (75228) Evading Arrest Detention: The fleeing person evaded detention by running from the arresting […]
2 limes 1 medium white onion, half cut into wedges and half diced 1 pound (21-25) shrimp, peeled and deveined 1 jalapeno, seeded and diced 1 large avocado, diced 2 roma tomatoes, seeded and diced 1/2 seedless cucumber, diced 3 tablespoons chopped cilantro 1 (15-ounce) can tomato sauce 1/2 cup ketchup Kosher salt Saltines, for […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports As the 2025–2026 school year approaches, it brings with it new opportunities for growth, achievement and the chance for students to shape their legacy. From starting as freshmen to preparing to graduate as seniors, each step forward represents a pivotal moment on their journey toward adulthood. “The college process can […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde and Junior League of Dallas President Dr. Lindsay Davis welcomed thousands of students to the 29th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, Aug. 1. The fair was in Fair Park and featured more than 180 vendors […]
The Dallas Arboretum and Botanical Garden invites the community to celebrate Hispanic heritage and culture during its Hispanic Heritage Celebration, returning Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 13-14. This colorful, family-friendly festival honors Latin traditions through music, food and community partnerships — all set within the Arboretum’s nationally acclaimed garden setting. Held the weekend before the opening […]
By Beth Leermakers If you’ve ever had a dog or cat sprayed by a skunk, you know how powerful — and long-lasting — the odor can be. Skunks, members of the aptly named Mephitidae family (meaning “stink”), are equipped with one of nature’s most notorious defense mechanisms: the ability to spray their musk. Understanding why […]
By David Mullen As the 2025 National Football League season draws near, the most noticeable difference between AFC and NFC teams has got to be the men wearing the small numbers and making the big bucks. Quarterbacks reign supreme in the AFC and must manage their teams and stock portfolios with equal aplomb. Three-time Super […]