Couples honored with special Mass

Couples honored with special Mass

The Over 55 Club at St. Pius X Parish celebrated the 50th Wedding Anniversaries for two of its member couples. Jesus and Gloria Atok and Bob and Liz Angelier received a Nuptial Blessing at the Mass celebrated for the club by Msgr. Larry Pichard on Tuesday, May 20. An entertaining program was held after the […]

Panel discussion with civil rights leader set for Juneteenth

Panel discussion with civil rights leader set for Juneteenth

By Christine Rogers The Dallas Historical Society announces today its plan to honor Juneteenth all summer long, by publicly presenting from its permanent collection the official Juneteenth Order, starting on Juneteenth. While the original executive order resides in the U.S. national archives, the Dallas Historical Society’s Order No. 3 is the only remaining copy of […]

Shelter offers tools needed to stay alive

Shelter offers tools needed to stay alive

By Kimber Westphall Austin Street Center marked a major milestone with its 10th Annual “No Place Like Home” event, welcoming more than 200 guests and raising $215,000 and counting in support of individuals experiencing homelessness in North Texas. The event took place on May 8 at 2616 Commerce Event Center, offering an evening filled with […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 21

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 21

May 13 — 1:30 p.m. 9100 Block Markville Dr. (75243) Deadly Conduct Involving the Discharge of a Firearm: An unknown suspect fired a gun, and the bullet went through the wall of the complainant’s building. May 13 — 6:20 p.m. 6000 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Assault with Bodily Injury: The arrested person scratched the complainant’s left side of her […]

Winners celebrated with cocktail party

Winners celebrated with cocktail party

Each year, the Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce recognizes the top educators in East Dallas schools, K-12, who are providing outstanding education for their respective students. Recipients of this award have made significant contributions toward innovative, unique and progressive programs that are serving to improve and promote learning. The awards are given to public […]

Church part of partnership

Church part of partnership

Juliette Fowler Communities (JFC) held a ribbon cutting on May 16 for its new Youth Support Center (YSC), which will now be managed by R3 Student Outreach in a new partnership and location to serve North Texas youth and young adults. The YSC, which was established in 2020, moved two miles from JFC to 4210 […]

Fair’s goal? Building future leaders!

Fair’s goal? Building future leaders!

By Anna Clare Payne Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas ISD Associate Superintendent Dr. Mark Ramirez, and Junior League of Dallas President Tandra Allen recently announced that the 29th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair will take place on Friday, August 1, at Fair Park in the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall. The fair […]

Society awards new scholarships

Society awards new scholarships

Cinco De Mayo was celebrated in grand style by the International Society this past Monday, May 5. Mercedes Hotz, chairman of the scholarship program, presented the scholarship awards to David Arutyunyan and Maria Valentina Gamarra. Delightful music was provided by the Lake Highlands Mariachi band. — Pat Bear

Big Tex Scholars ready for success

Big Tex Scholars ready for success

By Taylor Pulfer Since its establishment in 1992, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has continued to uphold the State Fair’s nonprofit mission of supporting agriculture, education and community involvement.  The Fair announces another year of supporting Texas students through scholarships towards furthering their education, with the State Fair of Texas awarding more than $1.3 million […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 20

Crime Watch — Vol. 16, No. 20

May 6 — 7:45 a.m. 9600 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Motor Vehicle Theft: The suspect stole a vehicle while the complainant went inside to get his family.  May 6 — 11:30 a.m. 9200 Block E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect demanded money from a business, threatening a staff member with a […]