The board of directors of Wilkinson Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of Dallas families by providing them pathways to success, announces Daley Ryan as its new executive director effective January 8. Ryan will succeed executive director Anne Reeder, who will retire this month after 12-years of transformative leadership at Wilkinson Center. […]
By Juliette Coulter Fashion design students at Texas Woman’s University (TWU) have created yet another line of “help couture” to address the specific needs of different people — in this case, patients at Scottish Rite for Children who are being treated for scoliosis, an abnormal curvature of the spine. TWU’s Mass Production Techniques class designed […]
By Nancy George New Year’s in the United States hasn’t always been celebrated with fireworks and champagne toasts. SMU cultural historian Alexis McCrossen’s forthcoming book, Time’s Touchstone: The New Year in American Life, reveals what New Year’s has meant to Americans since George Washington was president. Who knew the U.S. president once invited all Americans to a New Year’s […]
December 19 — 1:54 a.m. 3100 Block Ross Ave. (75204) Resisting Arrest Search or Transport: The arrested person refused commands, used dead weight against being secured and pulled away from arresting officers. December 19 — 2:17 p.m. 8900 Block Skillman St. (75243) Driving While Intoxicated with two or More Convictions: The arrested person was operating […]
Hugh Grant Aynesworth was, as the title of his first book declared, “a witness to history.” For such an amiable — even soft-spoken — man, Aynesworth had a resumé of news stories and investigations that reads like a chronicle of the past 60 years of American violence and trauma. He personally saw and covered the […]
From City Staff Reports As daylight wanes, the excitement for outdoor exploration hasn’t faded — the leaves have turned and are falling to the ground along the Trinity Forest Spine Trail and new Creekside Park. This is a great time of year to enjoy the parks and trails. As neighbors walk or ride through the […]
The holiday season is here and what better way to begin this festive season than by reflecting on some of District 3’s accomplishments? Thank you to all the students, team members and community contributors whose collective efforts keep propelling our schools forward. Your support has been instrumental in our shared success! Highlights in District 3 […]
December 5 — 9:19 a.m. 9000 Block Markville Dr. (75228) Possession of a Controlled Substance: The arrested person had 3.4 grams of oxycodone hydrochloride pills in his possession. December 5 — 4:14 p.m. 2300 Block N. Central Serv. SB (75204) Fraudulent Use/Possession of Identifying Info: Suspect had four debit cards on his person that were […]
For the third year, Neiman Marcus donated an entire seating of their annual Breakfast with Santa to children living in foster care, served by Dallas CASA. The children, along with their Dallas CASA volunteer or caregiver, were invited on Sunday, Dec. 3 for a truly memorable morning. Santa and an enthusiastic elf greeted the children, […]
November 28 — 9:30 a.m. 4600 Block Amesbury Dr. (75206) Repeated Electronic Harassment: The suspect was charged with conducting an online scam where the suspect threatened to shoot the complainant unless he sent money to the perpetrator. November 28 — 3:50 p.m. 10600 Block Garland Rd. (75218) Robbery of a Business: The arrested person threatened […]