From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For nearly 20 years, Dallas ISD Student Activities department has given students the opportunity to discover new passions through free extracurricular programs. More than 3,000 students participate in at least one extracurricular a year, averaging 500 to 600 per program. Recently, the highest engagement included chess, cheer, e-sports and UIL. Beyond […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA has received two grants totaling $142,693 from the National CASA/GAL Association for Children. The awards include a $100,000 volunteer recruitment grant and a $42,693 needs-based grant that will support the organization’s mission of advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The volunteer recruitment award will help Dallas CASA […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Building upon the mission of the Old Red Museum, Legacy Dallas – A Presentation of Dallas County’s Culture and History was officially unveiled August 6, featuring a permanent exhibit and dynamic online educational experience. The in-person exhibit, which showcases Dallas County by preserving its past, sharing its stories and bringing its […]
Aug. 10 10 p.m. 2400 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse: Suspect attempted to buy $318 worth of gift cards. Aug. 10 6:40 p.m. 4100 Block N. Central Expy. Criminal Mischief: Suspect threw a rock at a vehicle. Aug. 10 2:48 p.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Possession of Drug […]
By Stephanie Patrick Drs. Britni Duffie, program aide in student affairs at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, and Dawn Miller McElroy, formerly a program aide, smile when someone mentions they’re new Class of 2026 dentists. […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA will host its annual Champion of Children Award Dinner on Thursday, Oct. 15 at the Fairmont Dallas, bringing together community leaders, advocates and supporters to champion children who have experienced abuse or neglect. This year, Dallas CASA will honor Larry Dolan (pictured) with the prestigious Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders […]
Aug. 3 1:23 a.m. 11000 Block Ulloa Ln. (75228) Deadly Conduct/Discharge of a Firearm: Unknown suspect discharged a firearm striking a vehicle. Aug. 3 12:25 p.m. 9300 Block LBJ Frwy. (75243) Theft of Property/Not-Shoplifting: Unknown suspect stole a laptop from an office. Aug. 3 10:12 a.m. 7500 Block Holly Hill Dr. (75231) Unlawful Disclosure of […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports After Dallas ISD’s historic 2026 Bond Program passed, district leaders thanked voters, families, team members and the community for investing in the future of every student across the district. The next morning, district teams immediately began the work of turning the community’s vision into reality. To help the […]
From Staff Reports Public relations icon and esteemed member of the late Lady Bird Johnson’s brain trust, Martha Tiller (pictured) will share stories of her fascinating life at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Allen Public Library. She will be interviewed by noted historian, author and TV producer Tom Keenan, program director for the […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Report Ten juniors and seniors are getting an early start to their future careers by spending their summer break climbing rooftops and exploring crawl spaces to learn about the behind the scenes work of the district’s Construction Services department. For six weeks under the guidance of district contract manager Joseph Rockett, they […]