By Mia Terraciano-Spence North Texas Giving Day season officially kicked off on Thursday, Aug. 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. Every day, local nonprofits across North Texas help families navigate challenges and build […]
By Carly Turner Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, All Stars Project, Inc. (ASP) Senior Vice President Antoine Joyce-Roach and Junior League of Dallas President Lauren Combest welcomed thousands of students to the 30th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, Aug. 7. […]
By Juliette Coulter Grant Halliburton Foundation and Center for BrainHealth, part of The University of Texas at Dallas, are partnering to present Journey: The Art and Legacy of Grant Halliburton, an exhibition on view September 8-25 at Center for BrainHealth, 2200 W. Mockingbird Ln. in Dallas. Presented during Grant Halliburton Foundation’s 20th anniversary year and […]
By Mia Terraciano-Spence North Texas Giving Day season kicks off on Thursday, Aug. 27 and culminates on Thursday, Sept. 17. Communities Foundation of Texas and White Rock Lake Weekly are continuing to highlight nonprofits that serve the White Rock Lake area. North Texas Giving Day is a chance to invest in the people and places […]
Aug. 17 11:03 a.m. 7200 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Assault/Verbal Threat: Suspect threatened complainant via the telephone. Aug. 17 7:15 p.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Theft of Property: Unknown suspect stole a purse from the complainant at Wingstop. Aug. 16 11:10 a.m. 8600 Block Skillman St. (75243) Assault/Bodily Injury and Resisting Arrest/Search/Transport: Arrested person […]
By Scott Griggs Attorneys representing the Save Dallas City Hall Coalition have filed a lawsuit in Dallas County District Court against the City of Dallas, Mayor Eric Johnson, City Council members, City Manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert and other key municipal administrators. The lawsuit seeks writs […]
Dallas ISD is investing in the people who help students imagine a future in science, technology, engineering, or math. To help make that happen, the district partnered with the National Math and Science Initiative and the Texas Instruments Foundation to launch a STEM Leadership Workshop Series that will provide professional development for middle school counselors […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports For nearly 20 years, Dallas ISD Student Activities department has given students the opportunity to discover new passions through free extracurricular programs. More than 3,000 students participate in at least one extracurricular a year, averaging 500 to 600 per program. Recently, the highest engagement included chess, cheer, e-sports and UIL. Beyond […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA has received two grants totaling $142,693 from the National CASA/GAL Association for Children. The awards include a $100,000 volunteer recruitment grant and a $42,693 needs-based grant that will support the organization’s mission of advocating for children who have experienced abuse or neglect. The volunteer recruitment award will help Dallas CASA […]
By Taylor Mayad Powell Building upon the mission of the Old Red Museum, Legacy Dallas – A Presentation of Dallas County’s Culture and History was officially unveiled August 6, featuring a permanent exhibit and dynamic online educational experience. The in-person exhibit, which showcases Dallas County by preserving its past, sharing its stories and bringing its […]