The Greater East Dallas Chamber of Commerce welcomed educators, community leaders, business partners and supporters from across East Dallas on May 13 for its annual Teacher of the Year Awards celebration at Waters Edge Winery and Bistro. The Teacher of the Year Awards event is hosted annually by the Chamber to recognize K-12 educators who […]
By Britt Carman In celebration of National Pet Month in May, Communities Foundation of Texas (CFT) presents North Texas Gives to Animals, a fundraising campaign through the NorthTexasGivingDay.org platform. North Texas Gives to Animals runs through May 31 and includes support from Presenting Sponsor: The Gigi Gartner Charitable Foundation Fund, as well as the Haroon […]
By Taylor Pulfer This month marks several significant milestones for the Big Tex Scholarship Program as it announces new Big Tex Scholars for 2026. In its 34-year history, the Big Tex Scholarship Program has officially awarded scholarships to more than 3,850 students for a program total of more than $21.4 million. In addition, the State […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports Class of 2026 valedictorian John M., of Woodrow Wilson High School, spent his first days of ninth grade feeling like he was walking in the footsteps of giants. Four years later, the Morehead-Cain Scholarship winner says success is more than being the smartest person in the room; it’s about being the […]
May 18 11:42 a.m. 4600 Block Monarch St. (75204) Terroristic Threat/Fear Imminent: Suspect threatened complainant. May 18 4:56 p.m. 6400 Block Skillman St. (75231) Theft of Property: Arrested person took items without making an attempt to pay. May 18 10 a.m. 10400 Block Las Brisas Dr. (75243) Possession of Controlled Substance: Arrested person had a […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson recently announced plans for the 30th annual Dallas Mayor’s Back to School Fair, powered by the All Stars Project (ASP) and Junior League of Dallas, which will be held Friday, August 7 at Fair Park in the Automobile Building and Centennial Hall. The fair, hosted by Mayor Johnson, is a […]
By Jason Evans The City of Dallas, and Dallas Fire-Rescue, in partnership with the American Warrior Association (AWA), have launched the R3: Respond, Restore, Resolve framework, reinforcing the city’s ongoing commitment to first responder wellness. Dallas becomes the third agency this year to fully launch the R3 framework, following the Texas Tactical Police Officers Association. […]
By Nancy George When Chris Young ’26 graduated from SMU on May 16, he celebrated a milestone he didn’t consider as a boy growing up in extreme poverty in Clarksville, Tennessee. By age 22, he had been sentenced to two federal life sentences without parole — a reality that would have squelched the dreams of […]
The International Society held a “Spring Fling” cocktail and dinner party at the Park City Club on Friday, May 1. The Mayday celebration honored two SMU scholarship winners with $2000 each. Suyi Wu is a piano performance major from Shenzhen, China, and Marcello Echavarria is a percussion performance, theater and film major from Monterey, Mexico. […]
Opening doors through opportunity Thank you, Dallas! On May 2, voters approved all four school bond propositions by over 70 percent. This is a powerful statement of support for our students and confidence in our educators. Dallas ISD is the most improved and innovative district in the state. And thanks to you, all students will […]