By Juliette Coulter The Stewpot marked its 50th anniversary on October 24 with a lively celebration at its new campus on Malcolm X Blvd., joined by founders, supporters, elected officials and staff. The Dallas Street Choir, led by Dr. Jonathan Palant, opened the program with spirited performances of “Put a Little Love in Your Heart” […]
By Juliette Coulter The Hispanic 100 (H100) Latina Giving Circle at Texas Women’s Foundation awarded $100,000 in grants to 18 North Texas area nonprofits serving the needs of Latina women and girls in low- and moderate-income communities. The grants were given as part of the Latina Living Legend (LLL) fundraising event at the Vouv on […]
“Wicked: For Good” is almost here, and the Dallas Public Library is celebrating with the Wicked Ball on Saturday, November 15, from 6-9 p.m. at the J. Erik Jonsson Central Library. The event will be filled with Emerald City glamour, magical moments and dancing. Attendees should don their best costumes and apparel while enjoying a […]
By Becky Mayad The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas gathered this week at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to speak with hundreds of high school students attending the ninth-annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo. The UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, part of the School […]
By Rosanne Lewis The Champion of Children Award Dinner hosted by Dallas CASA took place on October 9 at The Fairmont. The agency honored Goldman Sachs with the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award for its dedication to Dallas children. Since 1998, Archon Group, now Goldman Sachs, has served as a co-host […]
Oct 14 — 5 p.m. 11300 Block Lippitt Ave. (75218) Assault – Preliminary Investigation *Non Family Violence: The suspect pushed one complainant and cut another complainant’s hand with a gun. Oct 14 — 5:25 p.m. 2600 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Terroristic Threat: The suspect verbally placed the complainant in imminent fear of serious bodily […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility and fitness exercises designed to […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Celebrating African American literacy, culture and history, the 21st annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). Free and open to the public, the family-friendly fair features readings and […]
By Britt Carman The 17th annual North Texas Giving Day sets new records as Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) uplifts the generosity of North Texans. At midnight on September 18, CFT reported a record-breaking $74.2 million in donations made by 94,000 givers to 3,500 local nonprofits during this year’s North Texas Giving Day. In the […]
By Haley DiFonzo The Music Hall at Fair Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this week, marking a full century of artistry and community in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Since opening on October 10, 1925, the Music Hall has been a cherished cultural cornerstone presenting world-class entertainment for generations of North Texas audiences, welcoming millions […]