John Christian Beaird, beloved son, brother, uncle, neighbor and friend passed away of natural causes at his home on June 16, 2026. He will be deeply missed by all of us who loved him so dearly. John was born in Dallas on August 22, 1962 to Sandra Williams Beaird and Vernon Clark Beaird. He grew […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports At Barack Obama Male Leadership Academy at A. Maceo Smith, the Class of 2026, which is made of 54 “brothers,” achieved a 100 percent college acceptance rate, with $15.4 million in scholarships. The multimillion-dollar total marks the second-highest scholarship amount awarded, paving the way for graduates, including several first-generation students, […]
By Rosanne Lewis Dallas CASA friends and supporters, gathered beneath NorthPark Center’s iconic Ad Astra sculpture to thank the 2026 playhouse creators and celebrate the final weekend of the 31st annual Parade of Playhouses at The Closing Party. As guests enjoyed refreshments from Breadwinners, they reflected on another successful year of imaginative playhouse designs that […]
By Becky Mayad Just in time for 2026 FIFA World Cup, the African American Museum, Dallas, unveiled this week the internationally acclaimed Mandela: The Official Exhibition, on view now through November 1. Free and open to the public, the museum is in the heart of historic Fair Park at 3536 Grand Ave., Dallas 75210. Mandela: […]
June 16 12:06 a.m. 2800 Block CityPlace West Blvd. (75204) Robbery of an Individual: Unknown suspect assaulted complainant and took property. June 15 7:30 a.m. 9900 Block Bethany Dr. (75228) Burglary of a Building/ Forced Entry: Suspect broke into unattached garage and stole items. June 15 12:01 a.m. 1500 Block Chenault St. (75228) Terroristic Threat/Fear of […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Preliminary results from the latest State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness show Dallas ISD students are making meaningful academic gains across grade levels and subjects. In addition to growth on grade-level assessments, Dallas ISD students scored at or above the state average in several STAAR End-of-Course categories. These results were […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports The Dallas ISD Class of 2026 closed out a historic year with a record-breaking scholarship total and strong college-going outcomes. This year’s graduates earned about $628.7 million in scholarship offers, the highest amount in district history. In addition, 99 percent of seniors applied to college, and 97 percent received at least […]
June 8 3:12 p.m. 9600 Block Rockpoint Ct. (75238) Criminal Trespass of a Habitation: Arrested person entered a residence without permission. June 8 12:45 a.m. 9600 Block Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Arrested person chased and shot at the complainant. June 8 6:30 a.m. 7200 Block Fair Oaks Ave. (75231) Theft […]
By Juliette Coulter SPARK! Dallas, the innovative educational nonprofit fostering creativity and empowering youth, presents SPARK! City, a first-of-its-kind public art exhibition that celebrates the unique neighborhoods of Dallas through the lens of local artists. From now through Sunday, August 30, SPARK! City will showcase the rich history, people, art and culture of these vibrant […]
DIFFA Dallas welcomed hundreds of supporters, community leaders, creatives and philanthropists this past month to the 34th Annual House of DIFFA, presented by the Louis L. Borick Foundation, transforming the Sheraton Dallas Hotel into the dazzling world of “Hotel Mystique” for an unforgettable evening of fashion, storytelling and fundraising benefiting North Texas HIV/AIDS service organizations. […]