By Britt Carman This year’s FaLaLa Lakewood raised more than $100,000 in donations, including toy donations, sponsorship dollars, cash donations and merchandise sales. This is a record-breaking moment for the neighborhood effort benefiting Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center’s Holiday of Hope. All toys and funds will directly benefit DCAC’s Holiday of Hope program this month to […]
By Victor R. Aves On a cool overcast morning, a small group of the JL Long sixth grade soccer team came together to play in the 2025 El Barrio Cup Futsal Tournament at the Mooreland YMCA outdoor courts, hosted by YMCA and AT&T. Futsal is “soccer” played with a much smaller ball on a smaller […]
Dec. 15 3:47 a.m. 5800 Block Blackwell St. (75231) Burglary of Building/Forced Entry: Three unknown suspects broke into a restaurant and damaged property. Dec. 15 8:30 a.m. 10900 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Criminal Mischief > or equal to $2,500 < $30K: Unknown suspect intentionally rammed complainant’s vehicle causing damage. Dec. 15 10:45 a.m. 10100 Block […]
By Nancy George On January 1, 1776, George Washington defiantly raised the Union flag on Prospect Hill high above British-occupied Boston. The flag-raising 250 years ago represented new oaths for members of the reorganized Continental Army, a new start for deserters and others who had strayed from military disciplinary and an in-your-face message to the […]
By Britt Carman Reunion Tower, in collaboration with Hunt Realty Investments, Inc., are thrilled to ring in the new year with Lone Star NYE at Reunion Tower. As Reunion Tower marks its 10th annual New Year’s Eve celebration, this year’s theme, “The Most Colorful Year Yet,” promises to deliver a stunning, one-of-a-kind experience to welcome […]
Dec. 8 7 a.m. 9600 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Burglary of a Habitation/Forced Entry: Unknown suspect broke into an apartment and stole property. Dec. 8 2:52 p.m. 8400 Block Skillman St. (75231) Failure to give ID/Giving False/Fictitious Information: Arrested person gave false/ficticious information while being detained. Dec. 8 6:41 p.m. 2100 Block Barnes Bridge Rd. […]
By Becky Mayad The 44th annual Friends of the Dallas Police Awards Banquet paid tribute to 235 extraordinary officers and professional staff members of the Dallas Police Department Nov. 17 at the Hyatt Regency Dallas. With more than 800 guests in attendance, the event was presented by Nexpoint Philanthropies and organized by the Friends of […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports From audience members to performers and stagehands, Functional Living Skills students at Robert T. Hill Middle School are taking the stage for the first time during a holiday showcase. “Through this program, our kids have really experienced a sense of belonging with their general education peers working closely together,” said Cristina […]
By Taylor Mayad The University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) marked a major milestone this week, celebrating the ribbon cutting of its highly anticipated $100 million STEM facility — a transformational academic center designed to strengthen North Texas’ healthcare and science workforce pipeline. The 120,220-square-foot building, completed just two years after its September […]
The Frontiers of Flight Museum hosted the successful debut of the Caroline Rose Hunt Lecture Series, on Wednesday, Oct. 22. The inaugural event welcomed guests for an evening dedicated to aviation excellence, leadership and the enduring legacy of one of Dallas’ most admired visionaries. Named in honor of Caroline Rose Hunt, philanthropist, business leader and […]