‘Live to be 100’ event set for 9/29

‘Live to be 100’ event set for 9/29

From Staff Reports Dr. Pam Popper is coming to Dallas on September 29 for an educational presentation that will showcase the secrets, habits and routines of the oldest, most active and happy people.  This event is inspired by the Netflix documentary “Blue Zone,” which searched the world for people living actively and healthily in their […]

THI plays unique role in homeless care

THI plays unique role in homeless care

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Lexy McCarthy As the region approaches Communities Foundation of Texas’ annual North Texas Giving Day, local nonprofit The Human Impact (THI) has confirmed its participation and hopes the fundraiser drives donations that will directly support their vital work supporting Dallas’ unhoused population. In 2023, THI raised more than $130,000 on […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 35

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 35

August 27 — 9:26 a.m. 11000 Block Lippitt Ave. (75218) Attack by Dangerous Dog: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect set loose a dog that inflicted bodily harm on her.  August 27 — 8:10 p.m. 2500 Block Gus Thomasson Rd. (75228) Assault of a Security Officer with Bodily Injury: The arrested person pushed a shopping cart […]

Local clinician writes candidly in new book

Local clinician writes candidly in new book

Eastwood resident Emily Haynie recently released her first book, “Behind Clinic Doors.” This daring memoir is filled with hilarious, heartbreaking and shocking stories from her training and career as a physician assistant. From the patient who takes a photo during her pelvic exam to the patient who calls at 4 a.m. because “my medication made […]

Residents empowered to recover at The 24

Residents empowered to recover at The 24

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Lexy McCarthy Dallas 24 Hour Club is participating in Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day, the largest online regional giving event in the nation, garnering support for local nonprofits like no other. In 2023, North Texas Giving Day raised more than $60 million with the help of more […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 34

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 34

August 20 — Noon 11600 Block McRae Rd. (75228) Deadly Conduct Involving the Discharge of a Firearm: The complainant said an unknown suspect fired an unknown high velocity projectile at him.  August 20 — 7:30 p.m. 9400 Block LBJ Fwy. (75243) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a knife at the complainant, threatening her […]

Sanger hosts bash

Sanger hosts bash

Join East Dallas families in celebrating the start of the school year at Alex Sanger Preparatory’s annual Back to School Bash! This event is open to all neighborhood and community members and will take place on September 7 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. inside and outside the school campus. The event will feature an inflatable obstacle […]

Jubilee hub of neighborhood activity, engagement 

Jubilee hub of neighborhood activity, engagement 

NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY By Lexy McCarthy Jubilee Park & Community Center (Jubilee) is a catalyst for comprehensive community revitalization and enrichment in Southeast Dallas. A place-based organization, the agency serves the Jubilee Park neighborhood, a 62-block area south of I-30 and east of Fair Park, as well as surrounding zip codes. Jubilee’s multigenerational, wraparound […]

Neighborhoods rally to save Skillman Library

Neighborhoods rally to save Skillman Library

East Dallas is in an uproar about the sudden announcement of the permanent closing of the Dallas Public Library’s Skillman Southwestern Branch. The iconic library, located at 5707 Skillman St. in Dallas, is set to shut its doors forever after September 30. Outraged community members have started a petition at change.org to stop the closure. […]

And the winners are …

And the winners are …

The tastiest time of the year is here! The culmination of hard work, sweat and oil in creating the most appetizing Fair foods. The 20th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was one to be remembered. After tasting all 10 foods and evaluating each time, the all-star panel of judges tallied their scores and made their […]