Thanks to a generous gift from Lyda Hill Philanthropies, Texas Women’s Foundation awarded $638,844 to 29 Dallas/Fort Worth nonprofit organizations to increase usage of the IF/THEN Collection. The IF/THEN Collection is the world’s largest free resource of authentic and relatable photos, videos and biographies celebrating diverse, contemporary women in STEM careers and roles. Designed to […]
By Megan Freeman Mackenzie Patterson of East Dallas was crowned Miss Piney Woods at Sam Houston State University in February, and is now headed to the Miss Texas pageant in June. Mackenzie is a freshman majoring in criminal justice, with a minor in victim studies at Sam Houston State University. Mackenzie is the daughter of […]
May 25 – 4 a.m. 1800 Block, N. Garrett Ave. (75206) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: The suspect stole the complainant’s motorcycle. May 26 – Noon 5300 Block, Tremont St. (75214) Burglary of a Building: An unknown suspect broke into the complainant’s storage shed and stole property. May 26 – 8:30 p.m. 2000 Block, […]
By Alejandra Martinez/KERA News In the city of Dallas, officials raised rainbow flags with the city seal at Dallas City Hall and city-operated buildings to mark the start of Pride Month, the annual nationwide celebration honoring the LGBTQ community and the individuals who fought for equality at the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan. The city […]
Fine Arts Chamber Players (FACP) announces its summer series, the Basically Beethoven Festival, will be produced online in July 2021. For the second consecutive year, FACP will record and share Festival performances for the Basically Beethoven Festival-in-Place. Musicians will be recorded in a concert setting and the footage will premiere online as scheduled: July 11, […]
May 18 – 4:30 p.m. 11300 Block, Fernald Ave. (75218) Theft of an Auto Accessory: An unknown suspect stole the catalytic converter off of the complainant’s vehicle. May 19 – 2 a.m. 9600 Block, Chartwell Dr. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect fired a gun at the complainant. May 19 – […]
By Shari Goldstein Stern Northeast Dallas has a lot to brag about. Neighboring the majestic but home-grown White Rock Lake are homey areas filled with warm neighbors and countless tall, mature trees. One of those neighborhoods is Lochwood, and neighbors are abuzz with whispers of change in the air. A two-part beautification project is under […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports While she was usually a great student who had no problem with classes, Trinidad “Trini” Garza Early College High School senior Alexy Ramirez found herself falling behind after school went virtual because of the pandemic. The constant distractions while learning from home — Netflix was one click away, after all, and […]
May 11 – 7 p.m. 9100 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: An unknown suspect smashed through the wall of the listed business and stole a cash register. May 11 – 10:45 p.m. 11700 Block, Ferguson Rd. (75228) Aggravated Robbery of a Business: The suspect entered a Texaco gas station, declared he […]
By Roseanne Lewis Dallas CASA’s signature event, Parade of Playhouses, will be returning to NorthPark Center for the 27th annual event on July 9-25. The event features custom-built children’s playhouses on display in the hallways of NorthPark Center and available to win by raffle. The event brings attention to the stories of children who’ve experienced […]