By Leeann Sutton Summer is finally here, which means back-to-school season is just around the corner. The Lochwood Branch Library have kicked off their fifth annual School Supply Drive and are preparing for the second annual Back-to-School Community Fair. However, neither of these events can succeed without the support of the community. During the past […]
By Kimber Westphall Make-A-Wish North Texas announced a significant $1 million commitment from The Chismark Family Foundation in support of the organization’s mission and its “Two Years, Too Long” campaign, an initiative focused on reducing the growing wait for wishes for North Texas children facing critical illnesses. The commitment was unveiled June 27 during a […]
By Nicole Rosales Medical City Healthcare announced a grant of $50,000 from the HCA Healthcare Foundation to the YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas to support Beyond the Game, an initiative that equips youth sports coaches, parents and staff with tools to address emotional regulation, anxiety and behavioral challenges in elementary-aged children. Beyond the Game delivers mental […]
June 29 2 p.m. 6000 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Burglary of a Building/No Forced Entry: Unknown suspect entered complainant’s residence without permission. June 29 3:30 p.m. 9400 Block Walnut St. (75243) Assault with Bodily Injury: Suspect punched the complainant in the face causing pain. June 29 5:39 a.m. 6000 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75231) Possession […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and the All Stars Project, Inc. have officially launched the fifth year of the Dallas Works summer youth employment program. Since Mayor Johnson started the initiative in 2020, Dallas Works has provided hundreds of young people with valuable summer internship opportunities. This summer marks the second year that Mayor Johnson […]
By Rob Tharp Save Dallas City Hall Coalition, the North Texas Chapter of Docomomo US, Preservation Dallas and Preservation Texas announced this week that Dallas City Hall has been named to Irreplaceable America, a new list from World Monuments Fund (WMF) recognizing 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is essential to the […]
June 22 3:28 p.m. 2800 Block El Capitan Dr. (75228) Dog Bite/Injured Person: Complainant was bitten by a dog. June 22 12:23 a.m. 13100 Block Pandora Dr. (75238) Public Intoxication: Arrested people were intoxicated in public. June 22 4 a.m. 3400 Block Highland Rd. (75228) Burglary of a Building/No Forced Entry: Unknown suspect jumped a […]
By Becky Mayad To prepare students for an ever-evolving workplace and demand for skilled IT professionals, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is launching a new cybersecurity degree program for the 2026–27 academic year. Classes start August 24, and the last day to apply for the Fall semester is Aug. 10. Texas […]
Dallas ISD is launching a new Pre-Primer initiative for the 2026–2027 school year, creating a specialized bridge year for young learners who may benefit from additional support before entering first grade. Angie Gaylord, chief academic officer, said Dallas ISD is expanding creative choice by bringing a successful local private school model to public school families. […]
Fair Park First, in partnership with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, announced this week a transformative $2.5 million investment from the McKesson Foundation to support the development and activation of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park. Located within the 10.5-acre Community Park currently under development, the McKesson Market […]