By Annie Chu After captivating visitors for 34 days during FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative is celebrating the global impact of #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental installation featuring 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues of living women whose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are actively transforming […]
By Dawn Redig Two North Texas nonprofits dedicated to helping people overcome life’s toughest challenges are joining forces to create even greater impact through the 5th Annual Givingmas Golf Classic, set for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Tenison Park Golf Course in Dallas. The annual tournament brings together local businesses, community leaders, golfers and supporters for […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Nirali Q., learning American Sign Language is personal. As someone who is hard of hearing, the fourth grader sees herself as someone who can help connect two worlds. “Most hearing people don’t try to communicate with deaf people,” Nirali said. “There are two different sides, but I want to be […]
By Chris Heinbaugh As the Dallas Arts District continues expanding its role as one of the region’s most important cultural, economic and civic assets, this week the nonprofit organization that shares its name announced the appointment of Ahava Silkey-Jones (pictured) as its new executive director. Silkey-Jones brings more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning […]
By Britt Carman Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the leading agency dedicated to combating child abuse in Dallas County and serving over 12,000 individuals annually, announced that the 38th annual Crimes Against Children Conference is starting August 2 at The Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Since its inception, the conference has trained more than 101,000 […]
July 20 10:40 a.m. 900 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Collision Involving Damage to Vehicle: Suspect hit complainant’s vehicle then fled the scene. July 20 3:45 a.m. 9300 Block Walnut Hill Ln. (75231) Evading Arrest/Detention with a Vehicle or Watercraft: Suspect fled in a vehicle during a traffic stop. July 19 4:18 p.m. 3000 Block […]
By Greg Davidson As the JJ Pearce High School Class of 1976 prepares for its 50th reunion, alumni leaders have organized JJP1976 as a charitable and educational public charity to support legacy work beyond reunion weekend. “The class reunion brought us back together,” Michael Tannery said. “JJP1976 gives us a way to turn that […]
July 14 2:38 a.m. 11300 Block McCree Rd. (75238) False Alarm or Report: Unknown suspect called 911 to induce an emergency response to the location. July 13 3:05 p.m. 10200 Block Plano Rd. (75238) Assault/Verbal Threat: Suspect threatened complainant causing them to fear for their life. July 13 6:03 p.m. 8100 Block Forest Ln. (75243) […]
By Nancy George From assisting thousands of international journalists to protecting FIFA sponsors and training volunteers, SMU students are playing key roles behind the scenes as Dallas hosts the FIFA World Cup, gaining career experience at one of the world’s largest sporting events. Long before fans from around the globe arrived in Dallas for the […]
By Paula Miltenberger Every few years, the conversation returns to White Rock Lake Boathouse. Someone raises questions about public access. Someone asks how the city oversees its agreements. Someone wonders whether a public facility is serving the community as intended. Then the conversation fades — until it begins again. Three things are pulling it back […]