DART stands firm on mask mandates

DART stands firm on mask mandates

By Gordon Shattles For the safety of our passengers and employees, DART will continue to enforce federal guidelines and require a CDC approved face mask be worn over the mouth and nose by passengers and operators at all times while on DART vehicles or properties, including buses, trains and paratransit vehicles, Trinity Railway Express trains, […]

Livestream with Wiesel looks to educate younger generation

Livestream with Wiesel looks to educate younger generation

By Elizabeth Lenart Chabad of Plano/Collin County invites the community to “The Legacy of Elie Wiesel through the eyes of his son, Elisha Wiesel,” on Sunday, March 21, 7:30 – 8:30 p.m., livestreamed and free from https://chabadplano.org/event. The event’s Signature Sponsor is H-E-B/Central Market.  The event will feature guest speaker Elisha Wiesel — the only […]

Learning comes from improbable source

Learning comes from improbable source

By David Mullen When one thinks of the College Football Playoff (CFP), an elaborate playoff system incorporating fabled bowl games into the eventual crowning of a National College Football Champion, million-dollar sponsorships, big TV ratings and revenues and thoughts of another title for the Alabama Crimson Tide or the Clemson Tigers comes to mind.   […]

Mask wearing still encouraged at lake

Mask wearing still encouraged at lake

Mark your calendar! Second Saturday is coming up on March 13 from 8 a.m. until noon. Join volunteers from For the Love of the Lake (FTLOTL) and make new friends. This will be a drive through event. Pick up supplies at the lake office. The necessary supplies (trash grabber, bags and gloves) will be provided […]

Funds needed to help

Funds needed to help

By Juliette Coulter A truly terrible week in Texas has ended, but for many, including many of you, there’s no end in sight. We’re a long way from “getting back to normal,” given the continuing issues with lack of power, unsafe water supplies, food and water shortages, and too many folks unable to be in […]

Foundation commits to special education

Foundation commits to special education

Dallas Academy is a widely-recognized leader in private school education for bright students with a range of learning differences. As such, the school always strives to grow and innovate in order to meet the diverse needs of the student population. When COVID-19 disrupted learning, instructors quickly realized a more advanced e-learning program would be a […]

Fund created to help fallen officer’s family

Fund created to help fallen officer’s family

From DPD Staff Reports Officer Mitchell Penton of the Dallas Police Department was struck by a drunk driver and killed during the early morning hours of February 13. Penton was on duty, providing security for an accident scene when his patrol vehicle was struck. The impact of the crash caused Officer Penton’s vehicle to hit […]

Theater teacher makes Zooming Dickens fun

Theater teacher makes Zooming Dickens fun

From Dallas ISD Staff Reports When active PTA mom Jamie Nelson (pictured) learned there was a vacant theater teacher position at Sidney Lanier Expressive Arts Vanguard, where her two sons attend, she immediately told the principal she was stepping in.  Starting in the late fall of 2019 as a volunteer, Nelson finalized her alternative teaching certification […]

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