April 9 — 10:07 a.m. 12200 Block Greenville Ave. (75243) Criminal Mischief: Suspect used a rock to break/cause damage to the complainant’s apartment door. April 9 — 11 p.m. 9200 Block Skillman St. (75243) Assault with Bodily Injury: The complainant told reporting police officers that the suspect struck her a number of times all over her body. April 10 […]
By Becky Mayad Taking a giant step toward growth and prosperity in South Dallas, leaders from the nonprofit Forest Forward and members of the community gathered this past week to break ground on the historic 75-year-old Forest Theater, marking the start of major renovations and an expansion to the iconic landmark. A proud beacon of […]
By Rebecca Aguilar Linda Bess-Cade’s coworker noticed two dogs tied to a bench at a baseball field outside their office building at the Village Dallas apartment complex on Southwestern Boulevard in Dallas. The white Husky and a small grey and white Aussie were left there to fend for themselves. It was Good Friday. “My coworker […]
By Paul Gerst Four friends who started in Cub Scouts, continued to Boy Scouts and attended St. Patrick’s Catholic School in Dallas recently attained the rank of Eagle Scout. All are members of Troop 719, from the Lake Highlands neighborhood of Dallas. All became Eagle Scouts within a couple of months of each other. […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA, along with Dallas County Child Abuse Prevention Coalition (CAPCO) partner agencies, hosted the annual Dallas County child abuse and neglect prevention awareness event featuring a moment of silence for the 13 children who died in Dallas County due to abuse or neglect during fiscal year 2023. That evening the downtown […]
April 2 — 12:25 a.m. 13100 Block N. Central Expy. (75243) Assault with Bodily Injury: The suspect struck the complainant in the face with a phone, causing bleeding and pain. April 2 — 10:20 p.m. 10200 Block San Lorenzo Ave. (75228) Preliminary Investigation into an Aggravated Assault: The complainant reported that the suspect pointed a gun at him, and […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Education has always played an important role in Dallas ISD Police Chief Albert Martinez’s life. Now, in his new role as the top police officer for the district, he is combining his support for education with his passion for serving others. While growing up, education was strongly emphasized by his mother, […]
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 must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs that are serving to improve and promote learning. The awards are given to […]
Step into the vibrant world of the North Texas Blackland Prairies on Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Bath House Cultural Center at White Rock Lake in Dallas. Enjoy a fun, free event for families created to celebrate the beauty and splendor of the Blackland Prairies here in North Texas. Embark on […]
March 26 — 4:36 a.m. 10900 Block Garland Rd. (75218) Burglary of a Building with Forced Entry: The suspect broke the lock to the door, entered the business but could not locate any cash. March 26 — 3 p.m. 12100 Block Abrams Rd. (75243) Injured Person/Firearm Injury: An unknown suspect shot the complainant in the left foot. March 27 […]