Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 6

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 6

Feb. 1 – Midnight 5400 Block, Bryan St. (75206) Criminal Mischief: An unknown suspect smashed the complainant’s windshield with a rock.  Feb. 1 – 1:15 p.m. 12800 Block, Whispering Hills Dr. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a gun at the complainant.  Feb. 1 – 4:07 p.m. 6100 Block, Retail Rd. […]

In Memoriam — Larry Mead

In Memoriam — Larry Mead

December 13, 1964 – February 5, 2022 By Shari Goldstein Stern Larry Mead was still a young man when he passed away Saturday, February 5 in a house fire in far East Dallas.  The Texas native graduated from North Mesquite High School. He did coursework at Eastfield College, and then earned an associate degree in […]

Team offering alternative to typical PE

Team offering alternative to typical PE

By Katrina Craycroft In the coming weeks, Metroplex high school students will select their courses for the 2022-2023 academic year. Electives allow each student to tailor his or her high school experience, but graduation requires credit in a few key subjects. Language arts, math, social studies and science may reflexively come to mind, but let […]

Volunteers unite to renew, revitalize

Volunteers unite to renew, revitalize

By Carrie Dyer United to Learn (U2L), a Dallas-based nonprofit that partners with Dallas ISD elementary schools to accelerate student achievement and grow purposeful leaders, is set to kick off five weekends of its annual Community Campus Day event on February 26.  During these five Saturday events, United to Learn will mobilize community volunteers from […]

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 5

Crime Watch — Vol. 13, No. 5

Jan. 25 – 11:53 a.m. 2700 Block, N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s pickup truck.  Jan. 25 – 9:22 p.m. 4300 Block, Bryan St. (75204) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pulled a gun on the complainant and fired a round, causing the […]

In Memoriam — Trey Johnson

In Memoriam — Trey Johnson

Trey Johnson October 2, 1968 – January 31, 2022 By Preston Jones/KXT 91.7  Trey Johnson, a long-time fixture on the Dallas music scene, died Jan. 31. He was 53 years old. Johnson, an accomplished solo artist who also earned acclaim as a member of Sorta (with the late Carter Albrecht), was one of the founders […]

Grants aim to build stronger networks

Grants aim to build stronger networks

By Karissa Condoianis The State Fair of Texas is proud to announce that applications for the 2022 spring grant cycle are now available online. Nonprofit organizations with a focus on economic development, capacity building for nonprofits, educational programming, and social and racial justice are encouraged to apply at BigTex.com/Grants.  As a neighbor in the South […]

Rodeo, photo exhibition part of events

Rodeo, photo exhibition part of events

By Becky Mayad The African American Museum, Dallas will celebrate Black History Month with an array of exhibitions and in-person and virtual educational activities.  Also, tickets are now on sale for the 33rd Texas Invitational Black Rodeo, which makes its return to Juneteenth weekend on Saturday, June 18, at the Fair Park Coliseum.  Three compelling […]

Grant supports, nourishes Nexus’ mission

Grant supports, nourishes Nexus’ mission

By Emily Walsh Nexus Recovery Center announced this week it was awarded a Healthy Kids, Healthy Families (HKHF) grant by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX). The HKHF funding will support BCBSTX’s commitment to community-based organizations supporting children and families who have been impacted by the health, economic, and social implications of the […]

Super bowl history topic of talk

Super bowl history topic of talk

By Juliette Coulter How did the Super Bowl get its name? When was the American Football League (AFL) formed? Both answers have ties to Dallas Love Field and AFL principal founder and Dallas sports icon, Lamar Hunt.  Leading up to Super Bowl LVI, sports fans and history buffs can learn this Super Bowl history when […]

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