Veterans get seat at the table

Veterans get seat at the table

By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson on Wednesday announced a proposal to create a Veterans Affairs Commission to help address issues facing former service members in the city. Mayor Johnson has asked the City Council’s Workforce, Education, and Equity Committee Chairman Casey Thomas to work on an ordinance that would establish the new commission. The […]

Crime Watch — Nov. 13 – 19, 2020

Crime Watch — Nov. 13 – 19, 2020

Nov. 3 – Noon 11600 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect used a wrecker to steal a vehicle from the complainant’s driveway.  Nov. 3 – 1 p.m. 8900 Block, Vantage Point Dr. (75243) Burglary of a Residence: The suspect attempted to break into the complainant’s residence.  Nov. 4 […]

By land or lake, it’s time to help

By land or lake, it’s time to help

It’s time for the Second Saturday Clean-Up of White Rock Lake. Sponsored by For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL), a nonprofit group dedicated to keeping our lake clean, the event is on Saturday, Nov. 14 at 8 a.m. Because of the global COVID-19 pandemic, strict guidelines will be in place for volunteers wishing to […]

Police host virtual/in-person celebration

Police host virtual/in-person celebration

By Becky Mayad In lieu of a banquet dinner, Dallas Police Chief U. Reneé Hall joins Friends of Dallas Police leaders to present Officer of the Year, Non-Sworn Employee of the Year, Rookie of the Year and other awards during a virtual/in-person “hybrid” celebration honoring those who went above and beyond the call of duty. […]

Historical Society to host legends

Historical Society to host legends

By Molly Nolan To honor the 60th anniversary of the Dallas Cowboys, and the receipt of the Tom & Alicia Landry Family Collection, the Dallas Historical Society (DHS) will host an evening celebrating the illustrious first coach of America’s team with former players from the Landry era. Mike Doocy from Fox 4 will moderate the […]

Arrival of Trains brings hope for the holidays

Arrival of Trains brings hope for the holidays

By Lindsey Lyons With the holidays just around the bend, The Trains at NorthPark is coming to town, hauling joy by the carload starting Nov. 14 through January 3. Benefiting Ronald McDonald of Dallas (RMHD) and presented by Bank of Texas, The Trains at NorthPark 2020 is being conducted this year, with extensive COVID-19 safety […]

Crime Watch, Vol. 11, No. 47, Nov. 6-12, 2020

Crime Watch, Vol. 11, No. 47, Nov. 6-12, 2020

Oct. 27 – Noon 5400 Block, Ross Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Building: The suspect broke into the complainant’s storage unit and stole property. Oct. 27 – 2 p.m. 8100 Block, N. Central Expy.  (75206) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot at the complainant’s vehicle while he was in it.   […]

DPD needs VIPs

DPD needs VIPs

The Northeast Substation of the Dallas Police Department is holding its next Volunteer in Patrol (VIP) training class on Dec. 5. The event is online from 9 a.m-1 p.m. The VIP program allows citizens to have an active part in combating crime in their patrol area. VIPs supplement detection and reporting of suspicious persons and […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 11, No. 46, Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2020

Crime Watch — Vol. 11, No. 46, Oct. 30 – Nov. 5, 2020

Oct. 20 – 3 p.m. 2600 Block, John West Rd. (75228) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s car keys from her.  Oct. 21 – 3:15 a.m. 9400 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: Three unknown suspects entered the business, held the complainant at gunpoint and demanded money.  […]

DART committed to conservation

DART committed to conservation

By Mark A. Ball Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has been named as an honoree of the second annual Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20), an official ranking of companies with Texas operations that have made a demonstrative commitment to conservation. The TxN 20 recognizes the best and most innovative work in conservation coming from […]