July 30 — 2:38 p.m. 3300 Block Munger Ave. (75204) Unlawfully Carrying a Weapon: The arrested person was in possession of a gun while also in possession of drugs. July 30 — 9:10 p.m. 2400 Block N. Fitzhugh Ave. (75204) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia: The arrested person was found in possession of burnt aluminum foil and a […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Need a sharp business idea? Just ask one of 11 Dallas ISD students who attended the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship South STEM Bizcamp. Throughout four transformative weeks, aspiring entrepreneurs turned innovative ideas into real-world business ventures. At the end of the month, students presented their business proposals to a panel […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson, Dallas Independent School District (Dallas ISD) Superintendent Dr. Stephanie S. Elizalde, and Junior League of Dallas President Tandra Allen welcomed thousands of students to the 28th Annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair on Friday, August 2. Hosted by Mayor Johnson, the fair is a collaborative effort between the City […]
MARY SPENCER HUMANITARIAN AWARD By Becky Adamietz-Deo During the SPCA of Texas Young Professionals’ Paws Cause 2024 event Thursday, July 25 at Mata Hari House in the Dallas Design District, the “Paws for Excellence” awards were presented to honor animal welfare heroes that have made a significant difference in the lives of animals in North […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Student debate competitions happen all around the world, and Dallas ISD is no exception. By partnering with Dallas Urban Debate Alliance, the district is able to create and train students to compete in competitions on the state and national levels. “Dallas ISD has 66 campuses that participate in debate from […]
July 23 — 9 p.m. 8200 Block Towns St. (75243) Harassment: The complainant reported that the suspect keeps contacting her as well as posting false statements about her on social media. July 23 — 9:45 p.m. 2600 Block John West Rd. (75228) Criminal Mischief: The suspect used a shovel and knife to damage the complainant’s vehicle. July […]
By Kurt Watkins A gateway to the South Dallas neighborhood, the Forest Theater on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard (formerly Forest Avenue) is turning 75 years old. Developed by the legendary Karl Hoblitzelle and a sister venue to the Majestic Theater, Lakewood Theater, and Inwood Theater, the Forest Theater is the heart of the Forest […]
July 16 — 2:30 p.m. 10000 Block Shoreview Rd. (75238) Assault of the Elderly or Disabled Causing Bodily Injury: An unknown suspect choked an elderly complainant, causing pain. July 16 — 4:30 p.m. 11600 Block Audelia Rd. (75243) Evading Arrest Detention: The arrested person tried to avoid arrest by evading the arresting officer on foot for roughly […]
This past weekend the City of Dallas lost one of its oldest historic landmarks when a 4-alarm fire severely damaged the First Baptist Church sanctuary downtown. Construction of the Gothic brick-and-Palo-Pinto-sandstone building began in 1889, and its first service was held on June 7, 1891. The sanctuary had been in use by the church for […]
By David Mullen Obviously, the Paris 2024 Olympics, beginning on Friday, July 26 and ending with the Closing Ceremony on Sunday, August 11, will have virtually no resemblance to the 1896 Summer Olympics, aka “the Games of the I Olympiad” in Athens, Greece from April 6 through April 15, 1896, recognized as the first international […]