By Judy Babb As the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, school districts across Texas looked at virtual school options for students who wanted to stay virtual for 2021-22. The Texas Education Association was moving ahead with offering virtual school for students and parents who wanted it for their children. All that planning came to screeching halt when […]
July 13 – 11 a.m. 9600 Block, Forest Ln. (75243) Aggravated Assault w/ a Deadly Weapon: The suspect fired a handgun at the complainants. July 13 – 1 p.m. 9200 Block, E. R.L. Thornton Fwy. (75228) Theft of Property: The suspect stole three phones from a T-Mobile store. July 13 – 10 p.m. 5300 Block, […]
By Taylor Mayad Summer learning loss has been prevalent for decades, but this year the problem is bigger, considering the tumultuous year young people faced with hybrid and remote learning. Science education — a challenging subject to teach, especially remotely — may have suffered the most. To help counter the situation, the Perot Museum of […]
Dallas Love Field’s Lead With Love show+podcast is a 30-minute conversation with two voices of Dallas discussing ways that strong leadership, respect of diversity and inclusion, and celebration of local culture make a difference in the community. The next show is on Tuesday, July 27 at 12:30 p.m. on Love Field’s Facebook and YouTube Live […]
By Emily Walsh Nexus Recovery Center, a Dallas-based nonprofit agency specializing in substance use disorder treatments for adult women (including mothers and women with children) is proud to announce the appointment of Cameron Hernholm as chief philanthropy officer. Hernholm is a seasoned nonprofit executive who brings a vast array of expertise to her new role […]
July 6 – 1 a.m. 9700 Block, Ferris Branch Blvd. (75243) Deadly Conduct: An unknown suspect shot into an unoccupied living room. July 6 – 8:05 a.m. 1100 Block, N. Buckner Blvd. (75218) Burglary of a Building: Unknown suspects entered the complainant’s closed business and stole food. July 7 – 2:30 p.m. 2900 Block, Warcola […]
By Tristan Hallman In its second year, Mayor Eric Johnson’s Dallas Works program is putting hundreds of young people to work this summer. Mayor Johnson launched Dallas Works in February 2020 with the goal of eventually employing thousands of young people each summer. He modeled the program on efforts in other cities such as Houston, […]
A fundraiser has been created on behalf of Garry Botbyl. Botbyl is a beloved member of The Barley House kitchen crew. He recently lost his mother and traveled to Florida to attend her funeral. When traveling back to Texas, Botbyl had a seizure at the Houston airport. He fell and hit the concrete with his […]
From City Staff Reports Do you remember some of your favorite trees? Your first tree house? That tree in the park that marked the perfect picnic spot? Your absolute favorite tree? Show how much you cherish our urban forests and sign up today for the City of Dallas Academy to become a Citizen Forester. What […]
June 29 – 5:57 p.m. 8600 Block, Skillman St. (75243) Terroristic Threat: Suspect verbally threatened complainants to get a reaction. June 30 — 3:20 p.m. 5400 Block, Gaston Ave. (75214) Criminal Mischief: Unknown suspect broke complainant’s window with a rock. June 30 — 4:28 p.m. 8500 Block, LBJ Fwy. (75243) Criminal Mischief: Unknown suspects drove […]