Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 31

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 31

July 27 11:10 a.m. 8900 Block  E. R. L. Thornton Frwy. (75228) Forgery/Financial Instruments: Suspect attempted to cash a fraudulent check. July 27 5 a.m. 2700 Block  N. Buckner Blvd. (75228) Criminal Trespass of a Habitat: Arrested person was inside of an apartment when not authorized to be there. July 27 5 a.m. 2700 Block  […]

$2M in awards strengthens local news

$2M in awards strengthens local news

By Britt Carman                                                  As America commemorates its 250th anniversary and celebrates our nation’s history, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT), the largest community foundation in Texas, is uplifting and investing in civic […]

Funds raised stay in North Texas

Funds raised stay in North Texas

Smiles were shining brightly at the home of Sheryl and Gary Wood as they hosted the recent announcement of AWARE’s 2026 grant recipients. AWARE North Texas is a nonprofit organization that empowers North Texans to rise above the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other dementias together. The funds distributed were raised from supporters of AWARE, as […]

Minister to keynote Genesis bruncheon

Minister to keynote Genesis bruncheon

Genesis Women’s Shelter & Support announced Pastor Sonjia B. Dickerson (pictured), executive pastor of Dayspring Family Church, as the keynote speaker for the ninth Annual First Ladies’ Bruncheon. The Bruncheon will take place Saturday, Oct. 3, at the Arts District Mansion. This year’s event will spotlight the prevalence of domestic violence in Southern Dallas, where […]

Education cornerstone of combined vision

Education cornerstone of combined vision

By Chris Heinbaugh The AT&T Performing Arts Center (AT&T PAC) and Dallas Theater Center (DTC) announced this week exploratory plans to combine their organizations in a bold, forward-looking partnership designed to strengthen the future of the performing arts in Dallas while preserving the distinct artistic identities and missions of both institutions. At the core of […]

Game Changers visit their statues

Game Changers visit their statues

By Annie Chu After captivating visitors for 34 days during FIFA Fan Festival Dallas, Lyda Hill Philanthropies’ IF/THEN Initiative is celebrating the global impact of #IfThenSheCan – The Exhibit: Game Changers, a monumental installation featuring 26 life-size, 3-D printed statues of living women whose careers in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) are actively transforming […]

‘Givingmas’ Golf Classic set for 9/24

‘Givingmas’ Golf Classic set for 9/24

By Dawn Redig Two North Texas nonprofits dedicated to helping people overcome life’s toughest challenges are joining forces to create even greater impact through the 5th Annual Givingmas Golf Classic, set for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Tenison Park Golf Course in Dallas. The annual tournament brings together local businesses, community leaders, golfers and supporters for […]

Students building new ASL skills

Students building new ASL skills

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For Nirali Q., learning American Sign Language is personal. As someone who is hard of hearing, the fourth grader sees herself as someone who can help connect two worlds. “Most hearing people don’t try to communicate with deaf people,” Nirali said. “There are two different sides, but I want to be […]

Silkey-Jones to build on momentum

Silkey-Jones to build on momentum

By Chris Heinbaugh As the Dallas Arts District continues expanding its role as one of the region’s most important cultural, economic and civic assets, this week the nonprofit organization that shares its name announced the appointment of Ahava Silkey-Jones (pictured) as its new executive director. Silkey-Jones brings more than 15 years of leadership experience spanning […]

Dallas to welcome thousands for crime conference

Dallas to welcome thousands for crime conference

By Britt Carman Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the leading agency dedicated to combating child abuse in Dallas County and serving over 12,000 individuals annually, announced that the 38th annual Crimes Against Children Conference is starting August 2 at The Sheraton Hotel in Downtown Dallas. Since its inception, the conference has trained more than 101,000 […]