Students embrace world through studying abroad

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports When Esmeralda C. decided to travel more than 5,000 miles to Rome, Italy, and study Italian Language and Culture, she never expected it to be one of the most surreal and fulfilling experiences she has had. Along with nine other students from Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Esmeralda […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 31

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 31

July 29 — 2:43 p.m. 5500 Block N. Jim Miller Rd. (75228) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: The arrested person was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia.    July 29 — 6 p.m. 11000 Block Ferndale Rd. (75238) Criminal Trespass of Habitation/Shelter: Unknown suspects entered a residence, disregarding locked doors and windows.  July 30 — 3:10 […]

Coach provides players with ‘perspective’

Coach provides players with ‘perspective’

By David Mullen On August 2, dozens of kids ages 6 to 17 headed to the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center for a free, one-day co-ed basketball clinic led by celebrity trainer Tim Martin.  While focused on improving basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting and passing, the young athletes enjoyed live music and a planned Texas […]

Beloved dentist retires after 45 years

Beloved dentist retires after 45 years

By Shari Goldstein Stern Being a superhero to thousands, especially when they range from one-year-olds to adolescents, could boggle any mind. Michael Plunk, DDS, MSD has met the challenge with patience, grace and an astonishing sense of humor for close to five decades. While celebrating 45 years of practicing pediatric dentistry and orthodontia in Casa […]

Crime Watch — August 1 – 7, 2025

Crime Watch — August 1 – 7, 2025

July 22 — Midnight 5800 Block E. University Blvd (75206) Burglary of a Habitation Without Forced Entry: The suspect walked into a house and stole a laptop and a vehicle. July 23 — 3:01 p.m. 5900 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Collision Involving Damage to a Vehicle: An unknown suspect caused a collision and fled the scene. July […]

School district inspiring future healers

School district inspiring future healers

From DISD Staff Reports Students attending the Future Doctors Camp this summer weren’t the only ones learning new things. Teacher Lawanna Evans, who helped lead the camp, walked away with important lab skills and life lessons of her own. “It’s always interesting to hear from medical students about some of their personal experiences. There has […]

Boots make history on way to Washington

Boots make history on way to Washington

By Taylor Pulfer Big Tex’s boots are headed to Washington D.C.! Big Tex’s iconic cowboy boots will leave the great state of Texas for only the second time in their history to be featured in a national museum exhibition. This summer, the State Fair of Texas (Fair) will send Big Tex’s famous size-96 Lucchese boots […]

Crime Watch — July 25 – 31, 2025

Crime Watch — July 25 – 31, 2025

July 15 — 1 a.m. 11700 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Assault with Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect punched the complainant in the face 15 times. July 15 — 9:30 p.m. 2400 Block  Materhorn Dr. (75228) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect threw a rock at the complainant’s vehicle, damaging it. July 16 — 2:40 a.m. 8300 Block Forest […]

Group raising funds for new police eBikes

Group raising funds for new police eBikes

Neighbors are working to raise funds to provide eBikes for the Dallas Police Department officers who patrol the White Rock Lake and the surrounding trails. Each fully equipped eBike costs $5,788 and comes ready for patrol with lights, sirens, a custom police bag, a water bottle cage and a five-year extended warranty. The DPD already […]

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