What started out as several friends wanting to collect toys for Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s (DCAC) toy drive in 2020, has magnified into a huge community effort. This year marks the fifth FaLaLa Lakewood Christmas Toy Drive. But it’s not just any toy drive. It’s a parade that travels through the Lakewood streets, collecting thousands […]
By Andy Morgan Drivers on Garland Road going south near the Dallas Arboretum — and those on foot or bike on the nearby White Rock Lake Trail — can expect traffic and trekking woes until at least fall 2025. In early November, the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) began replacing a chain of temporary barriers […]
By Kim Cobb The Dallas Institute of Humanities and Culture, a forum for important civic conversations that have shaped its namesake city for more than 40 years, has joined the SMU Dedman College of Humanities and Sciences. The institute’s board of directors voted to give its assets to SMU, guaranteeing that its vital work will […]
November 12 — 7:05 p.m. 5900 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75231) Disorderly Conduct: An unknown suspect took a walk while naked, offending the complainant. November 12 — 10:06 p.m. 5800 Block Marquita Ave. (75206) Driving While Intoxicated: The arrested person was operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and ran a stop sign on a public street. November […]
By Stephanie Keller Hudiburg Through a spray-paint-laden jam session, nearly 30 seasoned pro and up-and-coming artists will give the Deep Ellum Art Park a mystical makeover this month. The muralists will bring to life portraits of some of Dallas’ top musical talent of recent generations in time for the Deep Ellum Block Party on November […]
By Chuck Kobdish Boy Scouts of Troop 43 returned to defend their title at the St. Thomas Aquinas Fall Food Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 benefitting St. Vincent de Paul. This annual culinary clash, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, drew fierce competition, but Troop 43 took home the “Stanley Cup of Cuisine” for a […]
November 5 — 4:47 p.m. 8100 Block E. R. L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon: The suspect was a convicted felon in possession of a hand gun. November 5 — 6:20 p.m. 6300 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Criminal Mischief: According to the complainant, an unknown suspect kicked her door and broke […]
The Dallas Academy community came together in vibrant style on Saturday, Nov. 9 for the annual DAwg Run, which featured a burst of color as participants in the one-mile race were showered with bright, colorful powder. Every runner left with medals, T-shirts and big smiles — and even some furry friends got in on the […]
By Sharon Adams The Dallas Historical Society announced a generous gift of $7 million from the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation, the largest single donation in DHS’ history. The gift will fund cutting-edge, technology-based exhibits throughout the Hall of State, ensuring that the stories of Dallas and Texas are presented in dynamic, interactive formats that […]
October 29 — 6 p.m. 9600 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Robbery of an Individual: The victim told police that suspect one punched him, then suspect two pushed him, and then both of them took his wallet. October 29 — 8:37 p.m. 12600 Block Jupiter Rd. (75238) Criminal Mischief: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect fired a […]