June 15 – 2:45 a.m. 9500 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of an Individual: An unknown suspect pointed a gun at the complainant. June 15 – 6 a.m. 8900 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s storage unit and stole property. June 15 – […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern “The family of Carol Parker Gray was grateful to host the many long time East Dallas friends and Woodrow Wilson High School (Woodrow) alumni from the ’50s at a special celebration of her life on June 23,” said Cathy Nance, Woodrow ’74. Cathy is the daughter of Woodrow’s beloved alumna, Carol […]
June 8 – 8 p.m. 9700 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect shot the complainant, who was listed in good condition. June 9 – 2:30 p.m. 8100 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole five boxes of lottery tickets from the counter […]
By Kristi Bare Wilkinson Center will launch its new Pantry2Go mobile food program at a special celebration on Friday, June 18, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., at its East Dallas food pantry, located at 3402 N. Buckner Blvd. in Dallas. The celebration will include recognition of Pantry2Go partners North Texas Food Bank, American Airlines and the Herbalife […]
By Tristan Hallman Mayor Eric Johnson will continue the work of the city’s Domestic Violence Task Force under a new name: the Mayor’s Domestic Violence Advisory Council. Domestic violence has been a growing challenge for Dallas in recent years. Family violence-related aggravated assaults in Dallas increased by 13.6 percent in 2020 over 2019. And so […]
By Rebecca Aguilar A few weeks ago, Paxton Smith was a high school senior ready to graduate and quietly go off to college. But now, the valedictorian is a worldwide viral sensation after delivering a surprise commencement speech against the Texas “Heartbeat Bill.” “The speech has been blowing up everywhere, and I have been getting […]
June 1 – Midnight 11100 Block, Myrtice Dr. (75228) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s van. June 1 – 5:56 p.m. 2300 Block, N. Carroll Ave. (75204) Theft of Property: An unknown suspect stole the reporting person’s trailer. June 2 – 7:45 p.m. 12600 Block, E. Northwest Hwy. (75228) […]
By Tristan Hollman Mayor Eric Johnson, the Office of Environmental Quality & Sustainability, and the Texas Trees Foundation are pleased to announce the adoption of the first Dallas Urban Forest Master Plan. The City Council on Wednesday voted unanimously to approve the plan. “Dallas must strive to be a top city for families and a […]
By Tristan Hallman The City of Dallas has once again been named the most “water wise” large city in the United States. Dallas won in the 600,000+ population category of the 2021 Annual Wyland National Mayor’s Challenge for Water Conservation. In its category, Dallas bested No. 2 Houston, No. 3 San Diego, No. 4 Los Angeles […]
Fair Park First announced it has received a $2 million gift from the Hoblitzelle Foundation towards the 11-acre Community Park that is designated along Fitzhugh Avenue. Katie Robins, president of the Foundation, said, “Hoblitzelle Foundation is excited that the new Community Park will be not only a great attraction to Fair Park guests, but a […]