Booker T. Washington pianist joins jazz education tour

Booker T. Washington pianist joins jazz education tour

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports “One of my favorite things about jazz is how it brings people together. You can go across the world to a country that doesn’t speak anything close to your language. You can play with another person, and you don’t speak, you can’t interpret each other’s words. But then, if you sit […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 10

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 10

February 25 1:08 a.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Criminal Trespass Warning: A representative of the restaurant/food service location where the incident occurred asked the suspect to never return to the business again. February 25  1:08 a.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon: The arrested person was in possession of a firearm while intoxicated and […]

Berry wins Dye award

Berry wins Dye award

By Nicole Rosales  White Rock Family YMCA college scholarship recipient Eric Berry (pictured above) is one of 20 seniors awarded prizes last week as part of the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas and the Dye Foundation Scholarship. Berry says his goal is to obtain a master’s degree in occupational therapy to help transplant patients on their […]

Nominations now open

Nominations now open

The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce is soliciting nominations for its annual Teacher of the Year Award. The purpose is to recognize educators K-12 who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award must have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and novel programs that are serving to improve and […]

Luck o’ the Irish headed to Greenville Ave.

Luck o’ the Irish headed to Greenville Ave.

St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival The Greenville Avenue Area Business Association is again honored to produce the 44th St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival, proudly presented by the Dallas Mavericks. The event takes place on Saturday, March 15 from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. down Greenville Avenue in Dallas. The parade features themed floats, marching bands, dancers, food […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 9

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 9

February 18 11:42 a.m. 1900 Block Tisinger Ave. (75228) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a weapon at the complainant, saying, “I will kill you.” February 18  4:54 p.m. 5300 Block E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Property Theft: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s items from her workplace. February 19  4:40 p.m. 2100 Block N. Fitzhugh […]

Whataburger teams up with Mavs

Whataburger teams up with Mavs

By Lauren Wyatt Dallas Mavericks’ guard Jaden Hardy joined children at the Hampton-Illinois Branch Public Library this week for a Mavs Reading Timeout as part of the Mavs Reading Challenge, presented by Whataburger.  Hardy was accompanied by the team’s in-arena host, Chris Arnold, in reading aloud two basketball-themed picture books, “Goodnight Basketball” by Michael Dahl […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 8

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 8

February 11 — 9 a.m. 7000 Block Fair Oaks Ave. (75231) Unauthorized Use of Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle with a tow truck. February 11 — 9:56 a.m. 8000 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Evading Arrest Detention with a Vehicle: The suspect in a U-Haul vehicle committed traffic violations and refused to stop for […]

Team quests for movement of hope, change

Team quests for movement of hope, change

By Jennifer Hargrave A team of 17 dedicated high school students from nine different schools across North Texas have united their efforts for a life-changing cause. Under the leadership of Evellyn Hargrave and Lyla Zicarelli, both juniors at the Episcopal School of Dallas, this group — Team Cure Quest — is rallying the community to […]

Nadel’s benefit supports nonprofit’s work

Nadel’s benefit supports nonprofit’s work

Celebrating its 13th anniversary, the Eric Nadel Birthday Benefit concert on May 29 moves to the Longhorn Ballroom this year as part of the historic venue’s 75th anniversary celebration. Eric Nadel, Texas Rangers Hall of Fame broadcaster and mental health advocate, hosts the annual birthday benefit, which includes a live and silent auction followed by […]