From Dallas ISD Staff Reports From the newest fantasy series to graphic novels and manga, shelves are emptying fast at Hillcrest High School as more students rediscover the joy of reading. Creative displays, cozy seating and student-led book clubs are drawing more visitors than ever, fueling a surge in checkouts. “One thing in the library that […]
By Haley Davis The Frontiers of Flight Museum announced its eighth annual STEM Career Day(s), sponsored by Amazon Prime Air, a dynamic program bringing together students, educators and industry professionals for an immersive celebration of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM). Throughout November, the Museum will host in-person field trips and outreach programs designed to […]
By Juliette Coulter The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 18 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. The grants were given as part of the Latina Living Legend (LLL) fundraising event at the Vouv on […]
“Wicked: For Good” is almost here, and the Dallas Public Library is celebrating with the Wicked Ball on Saturday, November 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The event will be filled with Emerald City glamour, magical moments and dancing. Attendees should don their best costumes and apparel while enjoying a […]
By Becky Mayad The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas gathered this week at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to speak with hundreds of high school students attending the ninth-annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo. The UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, part of the School […]
By Rosanne Lewis The Champion of Children Award Dinner hosted by Dallas CASA took place on October 9 at The Fairmont. The agency honored Goldman Sachs with the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award for its dedication to Dallas children. Since 1998, Archon Group, now Goldman Sachs, has served as a co-host […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility and fitness exercises designed to […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Celebrating African American literacy, culture and history, the 21st annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). Free and open to the public, the family-friendly fair features readings and […]
By Chris Kelley This November, Dallas will transform into a living canvas of compassion as the city unites for Dallas Kindness Week November 9–15. This celebration is anchored by World Kindness Day on Thursday, Nov. 13 with a New York Times columnist keynote speaker and culminates in a public Kindness Festival in the Dallas Arts […]
By Taylor Pulfer The 77th Annual Big Tex Youth Livestock Auction stole many hearts at this year’s State Fair of Texas. The Auction kicked off on Friday, Oct. 3, with the sale of the Grand Champion Market Steer. This year’s prize-winning steer was purchased by longtime State Fair donor Frank Deel and family with their […]