Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 26

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 26

June 18 — 3:40 p.m. 5700 Block Skillman St. (75206) Failure to ID-Fugitive Intent to Give False Info: Suspect gave a false name and date of birth to hide his identity. June 18 — 6:40 p.m. 3500 Block Munger Ave. (75204) Assault by Verbal Threat: The arrested person said she would throw a brick at the complainants while holding […]

Parents need summer reading, too!

Parents need summer reading, too!

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports It is important for kids to keep up their reading when they aren’t in school, and Dallas ISD is here to help. “Having students spend the summer reading books they enjoy will help them academically and instill a lifelong joy of reading,” said Douglas Frank, curriculum manager for Reading Language Arts. […]

Historical horses paved way for freedom

Historical horses paved way for freedom

By Dr. Beth Leermakers As we celebrate Independence Day, let’s honor the military horses who helped us achieve freedom from British rule. In this age of instant communication and delivery, it’s hard to imagine a time when people relied on 4-legged horsepower. We may think of horses charging into battle, but during the American Revolution […]

Campers learning while exploring

Campers learning while exploring

In Seagoville, Texas, on a sprawling 500-acre plot, a new adventure awaits city kids every day at the STEM Environmental Education Center (EEC). Trading urban surroundings with the great outdoors, Dallas ISD’s campers in the Summer Science Enrichment Program learn about aquatic science, entomology, astronomy, ornithology and geology while making memories and friendships amid scientific […]

In Memoriam — Bernice Pearl (Hooks) Nicklas

In Memoriam — Bernice Pearl (Hooks) Nicklas

1917 — 2024 Bernice Pearl (Hooks) Nicklas, the youngest of 12 children, was born Sunday, December 23, 1917, and passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, after a short illness of pneumonia. She was born at home in Adrian, Pa. Her early years were spent on the family farm with her parents and the remaining nine […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 25

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 25

June 11 — 12:09 a.m. 5600 Block E. Mockingbird Ln. (75206) Assault with Bodily Injury: The complainant reported that the suspect pushed and struck him with his hands and a taser, causing pain. June 11 — 9:49 a.m. 300 Block E. Lawther Dr. (75218) Possession of a Controlled Substance: The arrested person was found to be in possession of […]

Schefflers honorary chairs of LEAP event

Schefflers honorary chairs of LEAP event

Linsey and Ryan Nixon, Leigh and Russ Johnson, Adair and Clark Webb, chairs of the Journey of Hope LEAP Global Missions Gala 2024, are delighted to announce community and business leaders Denise and Ray Nixon and Meredith and Scottie Scheffler (pictured) as honorary chairs. The community is invited to attend the gala on Thursday, Oct. […]

SMU ready to Pony Up into the ACC

SMU ready to Pony Up into the ACC

SMU will celebrate in a big way on Monday, July 1, as the University becomes an official member of the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). All 18 costumed mascots from ACC member teams will join the revelry, punctuated by a big public party from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at The Happiest Hour, 2616 Olive St. in the Harwood […]

Woodrow Wilson High School part of innovative Pop-up

Woodrow Wilson High School part of innovative Pop-up

By Juliette Coulter SPARK! Dallas, the innovative educational facility fostering creativity in youth, announced a groundbreaking partnership with arts and entertainment company Meow Wolf. The PRISMATIC Art Pop-up Experience features 28 area high school artists’ creations. The colorful exhibition is an immersive experience showcasing the students’ creativity through a variety of themed areas imagined, designed […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 24

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 24

June 4 — 1 p.m. 4900 Block Ross Ave. (75206) Assault with Bodily Injury: A suspect punched the complainant on her right arm, causing a dark bruise there. June 4 — 4:36 p.m. 1600 Block John West Rd. (75228) Possession of Marijuana: An unknown suspect left a leafy green substance in a vacant apartment. June 5 — 1:27 a.m. […]