Block Party to revamp art park

Block Party to revamp art park

By Stephanie Keller Hudiburg Through a spray-paint-laden jam session, nearly 30 seasoned pro and up-and-coming artists will give the Deep Ellum Art Park a mystical makeover this month. The muralists will bring to life portraits of some of Dallas’ top musical talent of recent generations in time for the Deep Ellum Block Party on November […]

Boy Scouts rule over Food Fest

Boy Scouts rule over Food Fest

By Chuck Kobdish Boy Scouts of Troop 43 returned to defend their title at the St. Thomas Aquinas Fall Food Festival on Saturday, Nov. 9 benefitting St. Vincent de Paul.  This annual culinary clash, hosted by the Knights of Columbus, drew fierce competition, but Troop 43 took home the “Stanley Cup of Cuisine” for a […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 45

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 45

November 5 — 4:47 p.m. 8100 Block E. R. L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Felon: The suspect was a convicted felon in possession of a hand gun. November 5 — 6:20 p.m. 6300 Block Melody Ln. (75231) Criminal Mischief: According to the complainant, an unknown suspect kicked her door and broke […]

Community supports colorful celebration

Community supports colorful celebration

The Dallas Academy community came together in vibrant style on Saturday, Nov. 9 for the annual DAwg Run, which featured a burst of color as participants in the one-mile race were showered with bright, colorful powder. Every runner left with medals, T-shirts and big smiles — and even some furry friends got in on the […]

Hall of State face-lift coming soon

Hall of State face-lift coming soon

By Sharon Adams The Dallas Historical Society announced a generous gift of $7 million from the Harry W. Bass, Jr. Foundation, the largest single donation in DHS’ history. The gift will fund cutting-edge, technology-based exhibits throughout the Hall of State, ensuring that the stories of Dallas and Texas are presented in dynamic, interactive formats that […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 44

Crime Watch — Vol. 15, No. 44

October 29 — 6 p.m. 9600 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Robbery of an Individual: The victim told police that suspect one punched him, then suspect two pushed him, and then both of them took his wallet. October 29 — 8:37 p.m. 12600 Block Jupiter Rd. (75238) Criminal Mischief: The complainant reported that an unknown suspect fired a […]

CC Young honors veterans with annual event

CC Young honors veterans with annual event

By Michelle Metzger For CC Young, Veterans Day has become more than a holiday on the calendar. For the past 18 years, the CC Young team has gone to great lengths to honor and recognize the U.S. veterans who call the CC Young campus home. This year, CC Young will host 55 resident veterans with […]

Foster youth benefit from CASA/MAVS dinner

Foster youth benefit from CASA/MAVS dinner

Dallas CASA’s Champion of Children Award Dinner on October 18 celebrated the Dallas Mavericks for their impactful work in the community. Mavericks’ owner Patrick Dumont and CEO Cynt Marshall accepted the Jan and Judge Barefoot Sanders Champion of Children Award to enthusiastic applause from fans just days before the season opener. The evening featured Sixto […]

Monks share mystic art of compassion

Monks share mystic art of compassion

By Becky Mayad Tibetan Buddhist monks from the Drepung Loseling Monastery visited the Crow Museum of Asian Art where they constructed a magnificent mandala sand painting of Akshobhya — The Unshakable Victor — depicting conflict resolution and peace. A lecture was also held titled “The Mystical Arts of Tibet: Why Do We Need Each Other?” […]

School has rising star in Dallas’ art scene

School has rising star in Dallas’ art scene

By Lisa Loera Quinn, a senior at Dallas Academy, is making waves in the local art community after being selected to design the poster for the East Dallas Art District’s upcoming Art Walk on November 9. Despite her young age, Quinn is already gaining recognition as a talented painter blending vibrant colors and expressive forms […]