Partnership promotes community engagement

Partnership promotes community engagement

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 […]

East Dallas Arts District unites community, inspires creativity

East Dallas Arts District unites community, inspires creativity

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 […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 34

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 34

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 […]

Group sues City of Dallas

Group sues City of Dallas

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 […]

District invests in counselors, specialists

District invests in counselors, specialists

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 […]

Activities allow students to discover their strengths

Activities allow students to discover their strengths

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 […]

Grants to help more kids

Grants to help more kids

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 […]

New exhibit brings county’s legacy to life

New exhibit brings county’s legacy to life

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 […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 33

Crime Watch — Vol. 17, No. 33

Aug. 10 10 p.m. 2400 Block N. Haskell Ave. (75204) Credit Card or Debit Card Abuse: Suspect attempted to buy $318 worth of gift cards. Aug. 10 6:40 p.m. 4100 Block N. Central Expy. Criminal Mischief: Suspect threw a rock at a vehicle. Aug. 10 2:48 p.m. 6700 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Possession of Drug […]

Dental grads help next gen succeed

Dental grads help next gen succeed

By Stephanie Patrick                                   Drs. Britni Duffie, program aide in student affairs at Texas A&M University College of Dentistry in Dallas, and Dawn Miller McElroy, formerly a program aide, smile when someone mentions they’re new Class of 2026 dentists. […]

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