By Anna Clare Payne Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer announced this week a leadership transition, as longtime Executive Director Leslie Ficke prepares to step down after nine years in the role, welcoming Meredith McBee as the organization’s next executive director. The transition comes as Clayton Dabney celebrates more than 30 years of providing anonymous […]
By Katy Spartz “There’s a place for everyone,” said Chris Ritchie, PTA president. “We have opportunities for people who can spare 30 minutes a week, who can only help in the evenings or on weekends, or who can volunteer just once a semester. And if you have a particular skill or interest you’d like to […]
Sept. 7 9:20 a.m. 9500 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Terroristic Threats/Fear of Serious Bodily Injury: Suspect verbally threatened complainant with a kitchen knife. Sept. 7 2:30 a.m. 3400 Block Roseland Ave. (75204) Assault with Bodily Injury: Suspect punched the complainant in the neck causing pain and injuries. Sept. 7 Midnight 7300 Block Skillman St. (75231) […]
By Britt Carman Austin Street Center will honor Gail Oliver Turner and Dr. R. Gerald Turner (pictured) with the Norm Hitzges Distinguished Service Award and the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department with the Community Leadership Award at its upcoming 26th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon. Presented by Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, the luncheon will take place at […]
The spillway at White Rock Lake isn’t spilling! The spillway, located near the intersection of Garland Rd. and Winsted Dr. in Dallas, is the latest victim to the brutal Texas summer heat and lack of precipitation in the area. The Texas Water Development Board states that “the spillway is a concrete, broad-crested, uncontrolled weir 450 […]
By Mia Terraciano-Spence Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day season kicked off on August 27 and culminates on Thursday, Sept. 17. Communities Foundation of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are once again highlighting nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. For many children, a brighter future starts with something simple: a […]
In Memoriam November 13, 1959 – August 16, 2026 Tammy Louise Howard passed away peacefully on August 16, 2026, in Mesquite, Texas, with her loving husband by her side, leaving behind a lifetime of love, kindness and cherished memories. Tammy was born on November 13, 1959, in Dallas, Texas, to James and Edna Petton. She […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Dallas ISD’s youngest students, early education isn’t just about academics. It’s a chance to eliminate possible fears of starting school for the first time, manage emotions and build a trusted community away from home where students feel loved, welcomed and supported. And now, through the universal pre-K program, Dallas ISD […]
Aug. 31 Midnight 2200 Block Moser Ave. (75206) Disorderly Conduct/Peeping Tom: Suspect was looking into the complainant’s window. Aug. 31 6:09 p.m. 6400 Block Skillman St. (75231) Theft of property: Suspect had two previous convictions for theft and tried to steal items again. Aug. 31 7 a.m. 7200 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Harassment/Repeated Electronic Communications: […]
By Sara Burgos More than 75 women gathered at Frontiers of Flight Museum in late August for the Après Flight Club’s “Bubbles & Brainpower” event featuring American Airlines pilot, military veteran and Shine Girl Distillery founder and moonshiner Danielle Parton (pictured above). Parton is the niece of Dolly Parton, who died just days after the […]