By Javier Giribet-Vargas A well-crafted argument advocating for a deeper focus on poetry in the classrooms landed Patricia McDonald among the runners-up in The New York Times’ Eighth Annual Student Editorial Contest. McDonald, a Woodrow Wilson High School junior, was among 11,202 middle school and high school students nationwide who submitted essays to the contest […]
By Judy Babb Dallas District 10 City Council member Adam McGough exudes excitement when he talks about his district, what the residents want and the way people are willing to work toward getting projects done. He exudes the same excitement when he talks about his three sons and how he takes them with him so […]
By Karissa Condoianis It’s finally here, the moment you’ve all been waiting for — the highly-anticipated decision that denotes the ultimate achievement in Fair food. The 17th Annual Big Tex Choice Awards was a battle for the ages. Despite a year’s hiatus, the 2021 finalists proved that there is no shortage of creativity when it […]
By Susan Read In 1966, Dallas area mental health and public health professionals along with community leaders recognized the need for access to immediate intervention for individuals in acute emotional crisis in Dallas, Texas. After much deliberation and three years of planning by these leaders, the Suicide Prevention Center and 24-hour Crisis Line (with highly […]
Aug. 17 – Midnight 4900 Block, San Jacinto St. (75206) Theft of an Auto Accessory: An unknown suspect stole the catalytic converter from the complainant’s vehicle. Aug. 17 – 5 a.m. 10300 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect hit and choked the complainant, and then put a knife to […]
Aug. 10 – 8 a.m. 9800 Block, Smokefeather Ln. (75243) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s garage and stole property. Aug. 10 – 2 p.m. 4900 Block, Mission Ave. (75206) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole property from the complainant’s vehicle. Aug. 10 – 10 p.m. 10700 […]
By Judy Babb March 2020 – a month that will go down in infamy. Schools closed, people started working from home, life as we knew it was over. No one knew what would happen next and, to a certain extent, we still don’t — it’s not over. The New York Times said in an Aug. […]
Dallas Public Library, the Office of Arts and Culture and Deep Vellum have launched a Dallas Poet Laureate program to appoint the first Poet Laureate of Dallas in April 2022. Duties of the paid appointment will include working with the Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition, collecting literary works that commemorate Dallas, organizing literary workshops, classes […]
The Greater East Dallas Chamber announced the 2021 business award winners on August 7. The winners are: Business of the Year — Dickey’s Barbeque Pit; Chairman’s Award — Flatbread Company; Entrepreneur of the Year — Le Caveau Vinotheque and Minuteman Press; Live Local — Curiosities & Curious Garden, For The Love of The Lake and […]
WHITE ROCK DOG PARK By Judy Babb More than 20 years ago, White Rock Lake Dog Park was but a glimmer in the eyes of park founders Andie Comini and Melissa Tinning. They and other dog lovers would secret their dogs out to an area park and take the dogs off leash and let them […]