Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde and Junior League of Dallas President Dr. Lindsay Davis welcomed thousands of students to the 29th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, Aug. 1. The fair was in Fair Park and featured more than 180 vendors […]
North Texas Giving Day By Lexi McCarthy North Texas Giving Day 2025 is less than a month away, and Communities Foundations of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are returning with weekly features on nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. In 2024, North Texas Giving Day connected 3,200 local nonprofits with givers, raising […]
August 5 — Noon 6000 Block Mercedes Ave. (75206) Computer Security Breach: The complainant’s husband gained access to the complainant’s texts and emails without her consent. August 5 — 10:50 p.m. 6400 Block Skillman St. (75231) Obstruction or Retaliation: The arrested person threatened to kill the complainant officer in retaliation for his service. August 6 — 4:30 […]
By Elizabeth Myong Arts Access/KERA News His name was Bob Crawford, but many knew him as “Keyboard Bob.” Crawford, 73, died on Sunday morning, according to filmmaker Lisa Johnson Mitchell, who directed a documentary about Crawford in 2010. “He had a heart of gold. His classic phrase was, ‘If nobody’s told you I love you […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports When Esmeralda C. decided to travel more than 5,000 miles to Rome, Italy, and study Italian Language and Culture, she never expected it to be one of the most surreal and fulfilling experiences she has had. Along with nine other students from Irma Lerma Rangel Young Women’s Leadership School, Esmeralda […]
July 29 — 2:43 p.m. 5500 Block N. Jim Miller Rd. (75228) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: The arrested person was found to be in possession of drug paraphernalia. July 29 — 6 p.m. 11000 Block Ferndale Rd. (75238) Criminal Trespass of Habitation/Shelter: Unknown suspects entered a residence, disregarding locked doors and windows. July 30 — 3:10 […]
By David Mullen On August 2, dozens of kids ages 6 to 17 headed to the Mark Cuban Heroes Basketball Center for a free, one-day co-ed basketball clinic led by celebrity trainer Tim Martin. While focused on improving basketball fundamentals like dribbling, shooting and passing, the young athletes enjoyed live music and a planned Texas […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Being a superhero to thousands, especially when they range from one-year-olds to adolescents, could boggle any mind. Michael Plunk, DDS, MSD has met the challenge with patience, grace and an astonishing sense of humor for close to five decades. While celebrating 45 years of practicing pediatric dentistry and orthodontia in Casa […]
July 22 — Midnight 5800 Block E. University Blvd (75206) Burglary of a Habitation Without Forced Entry: The suspect walked into a house and stole a laptop and a vehicle. July 23 — 3:01 p.m. 5900 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Collision Involving Damage to a Vehicle: An unknown suspect caused a collision and fled the scene. July […]
From DISD Staff Reports Students attending the Future Doctors Camp this summer weren’t the only ones learning new things. Teacher Lawanna Evans, who helped lead the camp, walked away with important lab skills and life lessons of her own. “It’s always interesting to hear from medical students about some of their personal experiences. There has […]