June 22 3:28 p.m. 2800 Block El Capitan Dr. (75228) Dog Bite/Injured Person: Complainant was bitten by a dog. June 22 12:23 a.m. 13100 Block Pandora Dr. (75238) Public Intoxication: Arrested people were intoxicated in public. June 22 4 a.m. 3400 Block Highland Rd. (75228) Burglary of a Building/No Forced Entry: Unknown suspect jumped a […]
By Becky Mayad To prepare students for an ever-evolving workplace and demand for skilled IT professionals, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is launching a new cybersecurity degree program for the 2026–27 academic year. Classes start August 24, and the last day to apply for the Fall semester is Aug. 10. Texas […]
Dallas ISD is launching a new Pre-Primer initiative for the 2026–2027 school year, creating a specialized bridge year for young learners who may benefit from additional support before entering first grade. Angie Gaylord, chief academic officer, said Dallas ISD is expanding creative choice by bringing a successful local private school model to public school families. […]
Fair Park First, in partnership with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, announced this week a transformative $2.5 million investment from the McKesson Foundation to support the development and activation of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park. Located within the 10.5-acre Community Park currently under development, the McKesson Market […]
John Christian Beaird, beloved son, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend passed away of natural causes at his home on June 16, 2026. He will be deeply missed by all of us who loved him so dearly. John was born in Dallas on August 22, 1962 to Sandra Williams Beaird and Vernon Clark Beaird. He grew […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made of 54 “brothers,” achieved a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with $15.4 million in scholarships. The multimillion-dollar total marks the second-highest scholarship amount awarded, paving the way for graduates, including several first-generation students, […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA friends and supporters, gathered beneath NorthPark Center’s iconic Ad Astra sculpture to thank the 2026 playhouse creators and celebrate the final weekend of the 31st annual Parade of Playhouses at The Closing Party. As guests enjoyed refreshments from Breadwinners, they reflected on another successful year of imaginative playhouse designs that […]
By Becky Mayad Just in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup, the African American Museum, Dallas, unveiled this week the internationally acclaimed Mandela: The Official Exhibition, on view now through November 1. Free and open to the public, the museum is in the heart of historic Fair Park at 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas 75210. Mandela: […]
June 16 12:06 a.m. 2800 Block CityPlace West Blvd. (75204) Robbery of an Individual: Unknown suspect assaulted complainant and took property. June 15 7:30 a.m. 9900 Block Bethany Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Building/ Forced Entry: Suspect broke into unattached garage and stole items. June 15 12:01 a.m. 1500 Block Chenault St. (75228) Terroristic Threat/Fear of […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Preliminary results from the latest State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness show Dallas ISD students are making meaningful academic gains across grade levels and subjects. In addition to growth on grade-level assessments, Dallas ISD students scored at or above the state average in several STAAR End-of-Course categories. These results were […]