By Becky Mayad The four highest-ranking public safety officials in Dallas gathered this week at the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) to speak with hundreds of high school students attending the ninth-annual Criminal Justice and Public Safety Career Expo. The UNT Dallas Department of Criminal Justice and Sociology, part of the School […]
By Rosanne Lewis The Champion of Children Award Dinner hosted by Dallas CASA took place on October 9 at The Fairmont. The agency honored Goldman Sachs with the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award for its dedication to Dallas children. Since 1998, Archon Group, now Goldman Sachs, has served as a co-host […]
Oct 14 — 5 p.m. 11300 Block Lippitt Ave. (75218) Assault – Preliminary Investigation *Non Family Violence: The suspect pushed one complainant and cut another complainant’s hand with a gun. Oct 14 — 5:25 p.m. 2600 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Terroristic Threat: The suspect verbally placed the complainant in imminent fear of serious bodily […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Clifton W.’s school day looks a little different than most. When he arrives at Franklin D. Roosevelt High School of Innovation, Clifton’s first class isn’t about a book or in a lecture. Instead, he heads to the weight room, where he focuses on strength, agility and fitness exercises designed to […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Celebrating African American literacy, culture and history, the 21st annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Nov. 8, from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). Free and open to the public, the family-friendly fair features readings and […]
By Britt Carman The 17th annual North Texas Giving Day sets new records as Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) uplifts the generosity of North Texans. At midnight on September 18, CFT reported a record-breaking $74.2 million in donations made by 94,000 givers to 3,500 local nonprofits during this year’s North Texas Giving Day. In the […]
By Haley DiFonzo The Music Hall at Fair Park celebrates its 100th anniversary this week, marking a full century of artistry and community in the heart of Dallas, Texas. Since opening on October 10, 1925, the Music Hall has been a cherished cultural cornerstone presenting world-class entertainment for generations of North Texas audiences, welcoming millions […]
By Chris Kelley This November, Dallas will transform into a living canvas of compassion as the city unites for Dallas Kindness Week November 9–15. This celebration is anchored by World Kindness Day on Thursday, Nov. 13 with a New York Times columnist keynote speaker and culminates in a public Kindness Festival in the Dallas Arts […]
Oct 7 — 2:26 a.m. 11400 Block Garland Rd. (75218) Property Theft: The suspect stole the cash register drawer while the store was still open. Oct 7 — 11 p.m. 11900 Block Greenville Ave. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: The suspects took the complainant’s property at gunpoint. Oct 7 — Midnight 9300 Block N. […]
By Rosanne Lewis The Dallas CASA Classic returned for its 28th year, raising $1.25 million to support Dallas CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) and the children served by its dedicated volunteers. This year’s tournament, co-hosted by AT&T, Goldman Sachs and newcomer Energy Leaderboard, continued a proud tradition of corporate partnership and community impact. Since its […]