By Becky Mayad Celebrating African American literacy and history, the 20th-annual Tulisoma South Dallas Book Fair returns Saturday, Oct. 26, from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the African American Museum, Dallas in historic Fair Park (3536 Grand Ave., Dallas, TX 75210). Free and open to the public, the event features readings and book signings by African […]
Dallas Fire Rescue Department is proud to partner with the National Fire Protection Association, or NFPA, to promote National Fire Prevention Week, which is October 6-12. This year’s theme for Fire Prevention Week is “Smoke alarms: Make them work for you!” The campaign works to educate everyone about the importance of having working smoke alarms […]
September 17 — 1:30 a.m. 11100 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect damaged the aerial fiber connection to businesses and homes. September 17 — 3 p.m. 3700 Block Ross Ave. (75204) Vehicle Theft: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s 4-door 2017 Chevy Silverado. September 18 — 1 p.m. 7400 Block Ferguson Rd. (75228) Theft by […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports In one Dallas ISD school, raising your hand in class to request a hall pass is now a thing of the past. At Robert T. Hill Middle School, under the leadership of Principal Candice Ruiz, commitment to innovation has transformed the campus into a safer and more focused learning environment. “You […]
By Juan Salinas II, The Texas Tribune A newly created state appeals court denied Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request to temporarily block the State Fair of Texas’ policy banning all firearms from its fairgrounds as the event is set to start Friday. The ruling comes after a Dallas County District Court struck down a similar […]
September 10 — 8:38 a.m. 8300 Block Park Ln. (75231) Robbery of an Individual: The suspect pepper sprayed the complainant and stole his property. September 10 — 11:10 a.m. 2400 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Criminal Mischief: The arrested person threw a chair at the TV on the wall and tossed the cash register onto the floor. […]
By Lexi McCarthy North Texas has one of the most challenging urban climates in the United States. The DFW Metroplex endures oppressive summer heat, limited rainfall, poor soil and one of the nation’s worst problems with air pollution. Energy costs and usage are rising, and the urban heat island effect continues to increase temperatures. Texas […]
September 3 — 4:20 a.m. 9400 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Burglary of a Coin Operated Machine: Unknown suspects opened up a coin machine and stole coins. September 3 — 10:50 p.m. 9200 Block L.B.J. Fwy. (75243) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: The victim complained that an unknown suspect damaged his vehicle’s window, stealing cash out of the […]
By Ron Siebler The Board of Trustees of Preservation Dallas announced that Sarah Crain has joined them as the new executive director. With her extensive experience in the nonprofit sector, deep passion for history, and proven track record as chief operating officer and deputy director of Old City Park, Crain is exceptionally well-equipped to advance […]
From Staff Reports Dr. Pam Popper is coming to Dallas on September 29 for an educational presentation that will showcase the secrets, habits and routines of the oldest, most active and happy people. This event is inspired by the Netflix documentary “Blue Zone,” which searched the world for people living actively and healthily in their […]