Crime Watch — Aug. 5 – 11, 2022

Crime Watch — Aug. 5 – 11, 2022

July 26 – 1:30 a.m. 2500 Block Florence St. (75204)  Murder: Suspect shot and killed complainant. July 26 – 6:25 a.m. 10600 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75238)  Traffic Violation: Perpetrator was driving a motor vehicle without a license.   July 26 – 9:30 p.m. 11900 Block Plano Rd. (75243)  Theft: Unknown suspect snuck behind business […]

Backpacks and happy days

Backpacks and happy days

By Sharon Adams Rainbow Days hosted its 31st annual Back-to-School Celebration on Wednesday. Chaired by Carol Welwood and Honorary Chair Josh Howard, retired NBA All-Star in partnership with CAPTRUST, Title Sponsor, Lone Star Monarchs and numerous individual and corporate donors, Rainbow Days’ 31st Annual Back-to-School Celebration provided new backpacks, school supplies and uniforms to more […]

Crime Watch — July 29 – August 4, 2022

Crime Watch — July 29 – August 4, 2022

July 19 – 9 a.m. 9700 Block, Walnut St. (75243)  Criminal Trespass Warning: Suspect disrupted business operations and bothered the customers.  July 19 – 11:18 a.m. 8700 Block, La Prada Dr. (75228)  Assault with Bodily Injury: Suspect hit victim in the face with a closed fist. July 19 – 9:20 p.m. 5900 Block, Melody Ln. […]

Powerhouse returns for gallery opening

Powerhouse returns for gallery opening

Former East Dallas Chamber of Commerce Chamber Board Member Denise Aver-Phillips was in town this past week for a special dedication. Avers-Phillips and her husband, Steven, gifted the new Avers-Phillips Art Gallery to The Vista on the CC Young campus. Avers is the former vice president of community outreach for the senior living community. She […]

A duck is raising money? Yes!

A duck is raising money? Yes!

ST. JUDE’S CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL By Sharon Adams Mr. Vanderquack Junior, a large stuffed duck toy with a dedicated following of Jeep owners and enthusiasts, is on a mission to go to every state in the United States raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. He visited Dallas last spring and will return on Thursday […]

Fair’s Urban Farm exceeds goals

Fair’s Urban Farm exceeds goals

By Karissa Condoianis Announced in 2018, the million servings mission committed the State Fair of Texas and its signature program, Big Tex Urban Farms to grow and donate one million servings to the local community. In less than four years, the State Fair of Texas has made that goal a reality – donating 1,000,000 servings […]

Sponsors, volunteers needed to get campuses ready

Sponsors, volunteers needed to get campuses ready

By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is gearing up for the new school year by fulfilling thousands of teachers’ supply requests. Learning Launch, U2L’s annual supply and resource drive, equips Dallas elementary schools and classrooms for […]

Crime Watch — July 22 – 28, 2022

Crime Watch — July 22 – 28, 2022

July 12 – 2 a.m. 2300 Block, Glengarif Dr. (75228)  Auto Theft: Suspect stole complainant’s vehicle from his driveway. July 12 – 11:08 a.m. 10000 Block, Estacado Dr. (75228)  Carrying Unlawful Weapon: Arrested person committed a crime while in possession of a firearm. July 13 – 3 a.m. 8100 Block, Midtown Blvd. (75231)  Unauthorized Use […]

District implements clear back pack rule

District implements clear back pack rule

The safety of students and staff is Dallas ISD’s top priority, and the district has taken several steps to ensure schools are safe learning environments. Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, students in sixth through 12th grade will be required to use clear or mesh backpacks. Other bags will no longer be allowed. Students will […]

Current leader has fascinating past

Current leader has fascinating past

By Judy Babb Zoltan Zsohar, known to friends as Z., watches White Rock Lake from his home’s den, which overlooks the Bath House Cultural Center and the lake. He’s eager to get out and by the lake soon but, for now, he is recuperating from a knee replacement he had last week. He plans to […]

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