Nicholas “Nick” Ramos

Nicholas “Nick” Ramos

February 12, 1945 — March 27, 2023 Nicholas “Nick” Ramos passed away March 27, 2023 from natural causes. The son of Nicholas and Jane (Lozano) Ramos, he was born February 12, 1945 in Waco, Texas.  Nick attended and graduated from La Vega High School and attended Hill Junior College on a music scholarship. He was […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 14

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 14

March 28 — 3 p.m. 7400 Block Fair Oaks Ave. (75231)  Property Theft and Attempted Vehicle Theft: Complainant reported that an unknown suspect broke a window on her vehicle, attempted to steal it, then stole property from inside it. March 28 — 4 p.m. 11200 Block Woodmeadow Pkwy. (75228)  Aggravated Robbery: Complainant said that unknown […]

Local students race in iconic Husky Open

Local students race in iconic Husky Open

By Katrina Craycroft For the first time in program history, on March 25, select crews of Dallas United Crew (DUC) raced in the 2023 Husky Open, trying their speed on the course made famous in author Daniel Brown’s best-seller, “Boys in the Boat.” The course is home to University of Washington’s (UW) storied men’s and […]

Teens’ prom dreams come true

Teens’ prom dreams come true

By Rosanne Lewis More than 60 young people living in foster care were provided with formal attire at Dallas CASA’s annual Prom Event, supported by Comerica Bank. Accompanied by Child Protective Services caseworkers, Dallas CASA volunteers or caregivers, the teens shopped for dresses, tuxedos, accessories, shoes and more in Dallas CASA’s training room, which was […]

Crime Watch — March 31 – April 6, 2023

Crime Watch — March 31 – April 6, 2023

March 21 — 1:12 p.m. 12600 Block L.B.J. Fwy. EB (75228)  Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Arrested person pointed a gun at one complainant and fired it, striking a second complainant. March 21 — 4:11 p.m. 8200 Block Walnut Hill Ln. (75231)  Harassment: Complainant was alarmed by two private calls after son was shot. […]

Teacher transforms students through robotics

Teacher transforms students through robotics

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Omar Cortez has been a key player in transforming the robotics program during the past three years at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove. In his first year on campus, he said he was so excited to start competing that he entered a robotics competition before there […]

Learning, exploration part of EarthX 2023

Learning, exploration part of EarthX 2023

When Trammell S. Crow founded EarthX (originally Earth Day Texas), he envisioned creating a space where everyone could come together to find meaningful solutions to enrich and protect our planet, without regard to politics or philosophical differences. Now, more than a decade later, that vision has become EarthX, which annually hosts the EarthxExpo, the largest […]

Players deliver hopeful messages about mental health

Players deliver hopeful messages about mental health

By Juliette Coulter Sharing stories about personal issues is tough, yet two NFL football greats, Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys and Solomon Thomas of the New York Jets (both pictured), who are tough on the gridiron, told their stories at Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 14th annual Beacon of Hope Community Luncheon. The fundraising luncheon, held […]

Safety laws save lives

Safety laws save lives

By Jeff Salzgeber At just 14 years old, Alexei Bauereis was struck and killed while walking his bike across a crosswalk in Austin, cutting short his young life and promising ballet career. “He was on the verge of that stage where you find out how you stack up against professionals,” Alexei’s dad Eric Bauereis said. […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 12

Crime Watch — Vol. 14, No. 12

March 14 — 2:59 a.m. 6100 Block Abrams Rd. (75231)  Aggravated Assault with Serious Bodily Injury: Suspect punched complainant in her face, knocking out some of her teeth. March 14 — 6:45 p.m. 9000 Block Markville Dr. (75243)  False Alarm: Suspect made a false report to 911, causing an unnecessary emergency response. March 15 — […]

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