The Junior League of Dallas (JLD) was recently honored with three prestigious awards from the Association of Junior Leagues International (AJLI), including the 2026 Excellence Award, the organization’s highest honor, the Circle of Distinction and the Community Impact Award. On Monday, Sept. 14, Melanie Schild, CEO of the Association of Junior Leagues International, and Diane […]
New heights, new beginnings A new school year is an opportunity to celebrate how far we have come while setting our sights on what comes next. In District 3, we are beginning the 2026–2027 school year with much to celebrate, and even more to build upon. Recent state accountability results show Dallas ISD continuing to […]
Sept. 14 9 a.m. 9200 Block Church Rd. (75231) Harassment/Non-Threatening: Suspect banged on complainant’s window and then fled. Sept. 14 6:50 p.m. 5400 Block Ross Ave. (75206) Assault/Verbal Threat: Suspect threatened to assault the complainant at McDonald’s. Sept. 14 1 p.m. 9200 Block Skillman St. (75243) Assault/Verbal Threat: Suspect made verbal threats to kill their […]
By Juliette Coulter What do Texas first ladies, a pair of high heels, a World War II flight jacket, Florence Nightingale and Frito Pie have in common? They’re among the unexpected stories and artifacts that come together in “Blazing New Trails,” each illuminating a different chapter in a larger story of women’s achievement — with […]
By Anna Clare Payne Clayton Dabney for Kids with Cancer announced this week a leadership transition, as longtime Executive Director Leslie Ficke prepares to step down after nine years in the role, welcoming Meredith McBee as the organization’s next executive director. The transition comes as Clayton Dabney celebrates more than 30 years of providing anonymous […]
By Katy Spartz “There’s a place for everyone,” said Chris Ritchie, PTA president. “We have opportunities for people who can spare 30 minutes a week, who can only help in the evenings or on weekends, or who can volunteer just once a semester. And if you have a particular skill or interest you’d like to […]
Sept. 7 9:20 a.m. 9500 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Terroristic Threats/Fear of Serious Bodily Injury: Suspect verbally threatened complainant with a kitchen knife. Sept. 7 2:30 a.m. 3400 Block Roseland Ave. (75204) Assault with Bodily Injury: Suspect punched the complainant in the neck causing pain and injuries. Sept. 7 Midnight 7300 Block Skillman St. (75231) […]
By Britt Carman Austin Street Center will honor Gail Oliver Turner and Dr. R. Gerald Turner (pictured) with the Norm Hitzges Distinguished Service Award and the Dallas Fire-Rescue Department with the Community Leadership Award at its upcoming 26th Annual Humble Beginnings Luncheon. Presented by Nancy Ann and Ray Hunt, the luncheon will take place at […]
The spillway at White Rock Lake isn’t spilling! The spillway, located near the intersection of Garland Rd. and Winsted Dr. in Dallas, is the latest victim to the brutal Texas summer heat and lack of precipitation in the area. The Texas Water Development Board states that “the spillway is a concrete, broad-crested, uncontrolled weir 450 […]
By Mia Terraciano-Spence Communities Foundation of Texas’ North Texas Giving Day season kicked off on August 27 and culminates on Thursday, Sept. 17. Communities Foundation of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are once again highlighting nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. For many children, a brighter future starts with something simple: a […]