June 29 2 p.m. 6000 Block Abrams Rd. (75231) Burglary of a Building/No Forced Entry: Unknown suspect entered complainant’s residence without permission. June 29 3:30 p.m. 9400 Block Walnut St. (75243) Assault with Bodily Injury: Suspect punched the complainant in the face causing pain. June 29 5:39 a.m. 6000 Block E. Northwest Hwy. (75231) Possession […]
Dallas Mayor Eric L. Johnson and the All Stars Project, Inc. have officially launched the fifth year of the Dallas Works summer youth employment program. Since Mayor Johnson started the initiative in 2020, Dallas Works has provided hundreds of young people with valuable summer internship opportunities. This summer marks the second year that Mayor Johnson […]
By Rob Tharp Save Dallas City Hall Coalition, the North Texas Chapter of Docomomo US, Preservation Dallas and Preservation Texas announced this week that Dallas City Hall has been named to Irreplaceable America, a new list from World Monuments Fund (WMF) recognizing 10 historic places across the United States whose preservation is essential to the […]
June 22 3:28 p.m. 2800 Block El Capitan Dr. (75228) Dog Bite/Injured Person: Complainant was bitten by a dog. June 22 12:23 a.m. 13100 Block Pandora Dr. (75238) Public Intoxication: Arrested people were intoxicated in public. June 22 4 a.m. 3400 Block Highland Rd. (75228) Burglary of a Building/No Forced Entry: Unknown suspect jumped a […]
By Becky Mayad To prepare students for an ever-evolving workplace and demand for skilled IT professionals, the University of North Texas at Dallas (UNT Dallas) is launching a new cybersecurity degree program for the 2026–27 academic year. Classes start August 24, and the last day to apply for the Fall semester is Aug. 10. Texas […]
Dallas ISD is launching a new Pre-Primer initiative for the 2026–2027 school year, creating a specialized bridge year for young learners who may benefit from additional support before entering first grade. Angie Gaylord, chief academic officer, said Dallas ISD is expanding creative choice by bringing a successful local private school model to public school families. […]
Fair Park First, in partnership with the Dallas Park and Recreation Department, announced this week a transformative $2.5 million investment from the McKesson Foundation to support the development and activation of the McKesson Market Grove within the new Community Park at Fair Park. Located within the 10.5-acre Community Park currently under development, the McKesson Market […]
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 […]