By Kurt Watkins A gateway to the South Dallas neighborhood, the Forest Theater on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (formerly Forest Avenue) is turning 75 years old. Developed by the legendary Karl Hoblitzelle and a sister venue to the Majestic Theater, Lakewood Theater, and Inwood Theater, the Forest Theater is the heart of the Forest […]
July 16 — 2:30 p.m. 10000 Block Shoreview Rd. (75238) Assault of the Elderly or Disabled Causing Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect choked an elderly complainant, causing pain. July 16 — 4:30 p.m. 11600 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Evading Arrest Detention: The arrested person tried to avoid arrest by evading the arresting officer on foot for roughly […]
This past weekend the City of Dallas lost one of its oldest historic landmarks when a 4-alarm fire severely damaged the First Baptist Church sanctuary downtown. Construction of the Gothic brick-and-Palo-Pinto-sandstone building began in 1889, and its first service was held on June 7, 1891. The sanctuary had been in use by the church for […]
By David Mullen Obviously, the Paris 2024 Olympics, beginning on Friday, July 26 and ending with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 11, will have virtually no resemblance to the 1896 Summer Olympics, aka “the Games of the I Olympiad” in Athens, Greece from April 6 through April 15, 1896, recognized as the first international […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Investing in health and knowledge of the human body is important for the future, and no one believes this more than Health and Physical Education. This summer, the Health and Physical Education Department and their interns are working to spread knowledge of health throughout Dallas ISD. “We had a project manager […]
July 9 — 2:32 a.m. 11500 Block Plano Rd. (75243) Murder: An unknown suspect shot the complainant while they were both in a business parking lot, causing her death. July 9 — 3:10 a.m. 5700 Block Vineland Dr. (75231) Robbery of an Individual-Preliminary Investigation: The complainant reported that the suspect stole her money out of her hands and […]
In a classroom set up like a science lab, with the distinct scent of formaldehyde and scalpels in hand, students in Dallas ISD’s Future Doctors Summer Camp prepared pig hearts for dissection. More than dissections, the camp provided an immersive look into the healthcare field, including anatomy, pathology and physiology. High school students also heard […]
By Victor R. Aves What a great time to be a soccer fan with Copa America final Argentina vs Colombia, Euro Cup Spain vs England both just wrapping up and the Summer Olympics about to start! With the summer heat and other activities, it’s easy to forget about local soccer. However, in its continuing tradition […]
December 10, 1949 – July 1, 2024 By Shari Goldstein Stern White Rock lost a special neighbor and treasured friend when Tina Keagy passed away on July 1, 2024, in Austin, Texas. She was comfortable in hospice care in the home of her family there. Born December 10, 1949, Keagy was proud to be a […]
July 2 — 2:41 p.m. 9300 Block L.B.J. Fwy. EB (75243) Theft by Deception: The complainant reported that an unnamed suspect had defrauded her of property via a phone call. July 2 — 8 p.m. 11600 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Burglary of a Habitation: An unknown suspect entered the complainant’s apartment and stole her food. July 2 — 9 […]