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 […]
The Pollock Gallery and Dallas-based nonprofit Miles of Freedom present The Arts of Oppression, an exhibit and auction of more than 180 works by people currently or formerly incarcerated, from Sept.-Oct. 30. The show features the work of dozens of artists, including many from the Darkwood Gallery in San Angelo, Texas, a space devoted to […]
Dallas Children’s Advocacy Center (DCAC), the only agency of its kind fighting child abuse in Dallas County and serving more than 8,000 people each year who have experienced the devastating ramifications of child abuse, announces a new art exhibition featuring both regional and national artists at NorthPark Center — Be Bold. Be Bright. Be Brave. […]
The Stone Tables at White Rock Lake, the City of Dallas’ first picnic pavilion and picnic grounds, were recently restored to match their original design using as much original material as possible. A ribbon-cutting was held on Saturday, Aug. 30 to celebrate the completion of the project. Council member Paula Blackmon (above in black top) […]
Aug. 24 – 7 p.m. 1400 Block, Greenville Ave. (75206) Criminal Mischief: The suspect broke the complainant’s window with a metal cane. Aug. 25 – 5:50 a.m. 11900 Block, Shiloh Rd. (75228) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: An unknown suspect threatened the complainant while holding a knife in his hand. Aug. 25 – 11:42 […]
By Javier Giribet-Vargas A well-crafted argument advocating for a deeper focus on poetry in the classrooms landed Patricia McDonald among the runners-up in The New York Times’ Eighth Annual Student Editorial Contest. McDonald, a Woodrow Wilson High School junior, was among 11,202 middle school and high school students nationwide who submitted essays to the contest […]