By Juliette Coulter As part of its ongoing investment in lifecycle leadership development for women and girls, Texas Women’s Foundation hosted a powerful day of leadership, learning and inspiration on May 8 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. From thought-provoking conversations to unforgettable moments honoring trailblazing women and rising young leaders, the day helped support the […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA will celebrate the agency’s 30th annual Parade of Playhouses June 13 to 29 at NorthPark Center. Parade of Playhouses, which features custom-built children’s playhouses, has become the agency’s signature event, spreading awareness about the needs of children in foster care and the transformative power of volunteer advocacy. Local architects, builders […]
May 20 — 9:21 a.m. 11400 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Possession of a Controlled Substance: The reporting officer recovered purple powder, a drug Scale and a handgun. May 20 — 2:37 p.m. 10700 Block Miller Rd. (75238) Assault with Bodily Injury: The suspect pepper sprayed and punched the complainant, causing her pain and injury. May 21 — 9:55 a.m. […]
By Naïma Hill In May 2023, my 22-month-old sunshine, Aveline “Avy” and our family dog Kemosabe were killed in a car crash that my 4-year-old son and I survived. We were left breathing, but with a cellular level of heartbreak. Everything I believed about the world collapsed. Since then, I’ve been searching spiritually, culturally and […]
Summer is nearly here, and soon back-to-school season will be just around the corner. With that in mind, Lochwood Branch Library is kicking off its fourth annual school supply drive, and the library needs the community’s support. During the past three summers, with the support of patrons and community partners, the library collected and distributed […]
The Over 55 Club at St. Pius X Parish celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversaries for two of its member couples. Jesus and Gloria Atok and Bob and Liz Angelier received a Nuptial Blessing at the Mass celebrated for the club by Msgr. Larry Pichard on Tuesday, May 20. An entertaining program was held after the […]
By Christine Rogers The Dallas Historical Society announces today its plan to honor Juneteenth all summer long, by publicly presenting from its permanent collection the official Juneteenth Order, starting on Juneteenth. While the original executive order resides in the U.S. national archives, the Dallas Historical Society’s Order No. 3 is the only remaining copy of […]
By Kimber Westphall Austin Street Center marked a major milestone with its 10th Annual “No Place Like Home” event, welcoming more than 200 guests and raising $215,000 and counting in support of individuals experiencing homelessness in North Texas. The event took place on May 8 at 2616 Commerce Event Center, offering an evening filled with […]
May 13 — 1:30 p.m. 9100 Block Markville Dr. (75243) Deadly Conduct Involving the Discharge of a Firearm: An unknown suspect fired a gun, and the bullet went through the wall of the complainant’s building. May 13 — 6:20 p.m. 6000 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Assault with Bodily Injury: The arrested person scratched the complainant’s left side of her […]
Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognizes the top educators in East Dallas schools, K-12, who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs that are serving to improve and promote learning. The awards are given to public […]