By Carrie Dyer Communities Foundation of Texas’ (CFT) 13th North Texas Giving Day has wrapped up its annual 18-hour day of giving, raising a record-breaking more than $66 million for 100 percent of the participating nonprofits. This year’s event was bolstered by the event’s inaugural presenting sponsor, Amazon. “Amazon understands that strengthening our community is […]
Sept. 21 – 1:20 p.m. 10000 Block, Newcombe Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: Unknown suspects broke into the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Sept. 21 – 9 p.m. 10900 Block, Woodmeadow Pkwy. (75228) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Sept. 22 – 3 a.m. 13000 Block, […]
The Dallas Park & Recreation department and Dallas City Council Member Paula Blackmon arranged a tour recently for members of Ferguson Road Initiative’s (FRI) Economic Development Committee of the Red Bird Square WellMed Senior Activity and Singing Hills Recreation Centers. Both are shining examples of community and public/private partnerships. The intent of the tour was […]
Sept. 14 – 1:30 a.m. 5300 Block, Gaston Ave. (75214) Unauthorized Use of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect stole the complainant’s vehicle. Sept. 15 – 11 a.m. 11500 Block, Garland Rd. (75218) Terroristic Threat: The suspect threatened to kill the complainant and his family. Sept. 15 – 2:15 p.m. 9500 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) […]
Basketball Players Spread Smiles and Cheer On a recent Saturday morning, Bryan Adams High School men’s basketball team took to the shores of White Rock Lake to participate in a community service event, the goal of which was to put a smile on the faces of all the runners, riders and everyone there. For five […]
Dallas CASA’s annual Champion of Children evening has been reimagined as an outdoor dinner and concert, with renowned Austin musician Bob Schneider performing under the stars at The Rustic, Dallas on Oct. 14 at 7 p.m. Schneider, a singer-songwriter from Austin, released a new record Aug. 27. The winner of more Austin Music Awards than […]
WHITE ROCK NAVY The White Rock Lake Navy, with the assistance of the terrific Dallas Park & Recreation Maintenance team, had the first ever log removal day at White Rock Lake. The Navy is made up of the Corinthian Sailing Club, The White Rock Boat Club, White Rock Rowing, Dallas United Crew, White Rock Paddle, […]
Sept. 7 – 4 a.m. 4800 Block, Housley Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Residence: An unknown suspect cut the lock to the complainant’s garage door, entered his home and stole property. Sept. 7 – 8 p.m. 4600 Block, Ross Ave. (75204) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect pointed a handgun at the complainant […]
Dotty Griffith Food critic, accomplished author and former The Dallas Morning News and Katy Trail Weekly restaurant reviewer Dotty Griffith died on September 13. She was 71. The Terrell native battled pancreatic cancer and died at her East Dallas home. Griffith was born to Edward M. and Dorothy Koch Griffith in 1949 in Terrell, Texas. […]
Aug. 31 – 11 a.m. 8700 Block, Stanwood Dr. (75228) Terroristic Threat: The suspect threatened to kill the complainant and her children. Aug. 31 – 9 p.m. 3300 Block, Shining Light Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Motor Vehicle: An unknown suspect broke a window on the complainant’s vehicle and stole property. Sept. 1 – 10:30 […]