By Jason Evans The City of Dallas, and Dallas Fire-Rescue, in partnership with the American Warrior Association (AWA), have launched the R3: Respond, Restore, Resolve framework, reinforcing the city’s ongoing commitment to first responder wellness. Dallas becomes the third agency this year to fully launch the R3 framework, following the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association. […]
By Nancy George When Chris Young ’26 graduated from SMU on May 16, he celebrated a milestone he didn’t consider as a boy growing up in extreme poverty in Clarksville, Tennessee. By age 22, he had been sentenced to two federal life sentences without parole — a reality that would have squelched the dreams of […]
The International Society held a “Spring Fling” cocktail and dinner party at the Park City Club on Friday, May 1. The Mayday celebration honored two SMU scholarship winners with $2000 each. Suyi Wu is a piano performance major from Shenzhen, China, and Marcello Echavarria is a percussion performance, theater and film major from Monterey, Mexico. […]
Opening doors through opportunity Thank you, Dallas! On May 2, voters approved all four school bond propositions by over 70 percent. This is a powerful statement of support for our students and confidence in our educators. Dallas ISD is the most improved and innovative district in the state. And thanks to you, all students will […]
This year’s Operation Beautification Litter Clean Up Event faced more than a little turbulence. Heavy March rains forced a cancellation, and the rescheduled April 18 date meant many groups couldn’t return. But adversity has a way of revealing who Ferguson Road Initiative members are — and the volunteers showed exactly what this community is made […]
By Kimber Westphall Make-A-Wish North Texas hosted its annual Wish Night Gala on Saturday, May 2 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The black-tie event welcomed supporters from across North Texas for an inspiring evening centered on hope, generosity, and the power of a wish. This year’s celebration raised nearly $3.2 million, helping to grant life-changing […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports With a districtwide college acceptance rate of more than 90 percent, soon-to-be graduates are marking a strong year of scholarship and postsecondary success. Leslie G.H. of W.T. White High School, Yasmin T. of Sunset High School, and Aaron G., of Woodrow Wilson High School, were named UT Impact Scholars, a highly […]
By Haley DiFonzo High school students, teachers, parents, friends, arts advocates, celebrities and city officials celebrated as winners and scholarship recipients were announced at the 15th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) presented by New York Life. The ceremony was hosted by Dallas native and Broadway star Rachel Simone Webb and took […]
May 4 1:34 p.m. 9800 Block Walnut St. (75243) Burglary of a Building Forced Entry: Unknown suspect entered a rental office and stole items. May 4 1:33 a.m. 9500 Block Skillman St. (75243) Criminal Trespass: Suspect broke a glass door and entered a building. May 4 3:15 p.m. 3000 Block Francis Ave. (75228) Criminal Mischief: […]
By Stephanie Patrick There’s still some time before they pick up their first dental drills, but students from The University of Texas at Dallas have made a positive impact on patient care already. UTD Pre-Dental Association’s annual Miles for Smiles fundraiser and fun-activities event raised a record $24,673 for Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s […]