By Rachelle Roe Applications are now being accepted for The Dallas Opera’s biennial National Vocal Competition, which showcases the talents of young singers aspiring to professional careers in opera. The deadline to apply is Friday, Nov. 3. The competition is open to residents of all 50 states and U.S. territories. Applicants must be United States […]
By David Mullen That nauseous feeling in your stomach, restlessness, thumping heartbeat and sweating one might be experiencing this September is not caused by some new virus originated in the Far East. It originated in the “Near West” and it’s called Rangers Fever. The symptoms may seem unfamiliar because Rangers Fever has not been found […]
Welcome back, District 3! Our teachers, students and community members are already hard at work to make the 2023-2024 school year an outstanding one. The district is starting off strong with several accomplishments, and I look forward to the countless wins to come. Dallas ISD makes positive gains Students in Dallas ISD are closing the […]
September 5 — 10:45 a.m. 9300 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Traffic Violation: The arrested person was operating a motor vehicle without insurance, indicating no means of maintaining financial responsibility. September 5 — 7 p.m. 7000 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Vehicle Theft: Arrested person was apprehended in a parking lot while operating a stolen U-Haul […]
By Natalie Merrill The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce (GEDCC) consistently supports teachers and students in local education, including its annual Teacher of the Year event that honors awarded Dallas educators. On Tuesday, Sept. 19, the GEDCC will host a luncheon with a panel discussion regarding how Dallas ISD and Dallas College are preparing […]
Two of Dallas’ largest arts organizations are partnering for their first full scale concert this September with themes of positivity, investment in mental health and the unifying and soothing powers of music. On Tuesday, Sept. 19 at 7:30 p.m., Turtle Creek Chorale (TCC) and Dallas Symphony Orchestra (DSO) will present “Sing For Our Lives,” a […]
Local White Rock Lake Physical Therapist Stefani Crowley (pictured), owner of mPower Physical Therapy, has written her first book. “Regaining Hope — The Secret Guide to Hitting Pain from All Angles to Get Back to Living Life” came out of Crowley’s frustration with the United States’ healthcare system in treating symptoms and not getting to […]
By Cody Douds At the U.S. Open in New York City this past August, John Isner, a 38-year-old tennis legend and Dallas resident, retired from the sport he loves. He posted a formal announcement on Aug. 23 via social media. Isner wrote, “The journey was nothing short of incredible.” After winning a first-round match, he […]
By Kinsey Clemmer and Margot Habiby Imagine calling 911 with a real emergency and being told no one was available to help. Dallas Fire-Rescue Deputy Chief Steve Lopez knows personally how important emergency response times can be. His mother “was being beaten by a lot of boyfriends” when he was young. He recalls being “Eight years […]
