By Anna Clare Payne The 48th annual Chi Omega Christmas Market, held September 24-27, 2025, at Dallas Market Hall, welcomed more than 10,000 shoppers and 245 merchants and proved to be a tremendous success. As a result, the Dallas-area Chi Omega Alumnae was able to distribute a record-breaking $582,200 in critical funding to nine local […]
The American Red Cross continues to experience a severe blood shortage as winter weather further impacts the ability to rebuild the blood supply. Individuals who may be eligible are urged to give blood and platelets as soon as it is safe for them to travel to help ensure lifesaving medical procedures are not delayed. The […]
By Taylor Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas presents Icons of liberation: King and Mandela, an educational and interactive exhibit exploring the shared leadership values and global impact of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Nelson Mandela. The exhibit opened Thursday, Jan. 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and will be on […]
Jan. 18 8:43 a.m. 10200 Block Miller Rd. (75238) Collision Investigation Involving Damage to Vehicle > or Equal to $200: Suspect hit vehicle and left location without providing insurance information. Jan. 18 4 a.m. 9200 Block LBJ Frwy. (75243) Theft of Property (not shoplifting) > or Equal to $30K<$150K: Unknown suspect stole a trailer from […]
By Rosanne Lewis The Board of Directors of Dallas CASA has elected a new board chair and executive committee, as well as three new board members. Janice Z. Davis will serve as board chair. A corporate and transactional attorney and partner at Haynes Boone, Davis advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures and […]
Blen T., from Preston Hollow Elementary, is the winner of the 34th Annual MLK Jr. Oratory Competition. Second place went to Cameron K., from Clara Oliver Elementary School, and Kennedy K. from Solar Preparatory School for Girls came in third place. In total, eight students across Dallas ISD took the stage for the annual competition […]
By Christine Rogers The Dallas Historical Society announces this week the launch of the “Moody Immersive Digital Learning Experience,” a free and permanent augmented reality-driven exhibition that reimagines how Texas history is learned. Built like a video game, but designed for learning, the new experience transforms the museum into a multiplayer, scavenger-hunt-style journey where history […]
DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. By Stephen Fashoro SMU will honor the life, legacy and influence of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. during the University’s annual Dream Week celebration with a series of events planned to honor Dr. King’s legacy. The holiday recognizing King has special significance for SMU. The civil rights leader spoke at […]
Jan. 12 4:21 p.m. 2500 Block Bennett Ave. (75206) Unlawful Installation of a Tracking Device: Suspect installed a tracking device on complainant’s vehicle without permission. Jan. 12 5 p.m. 13100 Block Pandora Dr. (75238) Disorderly Conduct: Arrested person used vulgar language in a public space causing complainant to be offended. Jan. 12 3:44 a.m. 5500 […]
By Juliette Coulter Steve Burns (pictured), best known as the original host of Nickelodeon’s “Blue’s Clues,” will be the featured speaker at Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 17th Annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon on Friday, March 13, at the Omni Dallas Hotel (555 S. Lamar St., Dallas). Burns will present “The Cost of Showing Up Happy: […]