This year’s Operation Beautification Litter Clean Up Event faced more than a little turbulence. Heavy March rains forced a cancellation, and the rescheduled April 18 date meant many groups couldn’t return. But adversity has a way of revealing who Ferguson Road Initiative members are — and the volunteers showed exactly what this community is made […]
By Kimber Westphall Make-A-Wish North Texas hosted its annual Wish Night Gala on Saturday, May 2 at the Omni Dallas Hotel. The black-tie event welcomed supporters from across North Texas for an inspiring evening centered on hope, generosity, and the power of a wish. This year’s celebration raised nearly $3.2 million, helping to grant life-changing […]
From Dallas ISD Staff Reports With a districtwide college acceptance rate of more than 90 percent, soon-to-be graduates are marking a strong year of scholarship and postsecondary success. Leslie G.H. of W.T. White High School, Yasmin T. of Sunset High School, and Aaron G., of Woodrow Wilson High School, were named UT Impact Scholars, a highly […]
By Haley DiFonzo High school students, teachers, parents, friends, arts advocates, celebrities and city officials celebrated as winners and scholarship recipients were announced at the 15th Annual Broadway Dallas High School Musical Theatre Awards (HSMTA) presented by New York Life. The ceremony was hosted by Dallas native and Broadway star Rachel Simone Webb and took […]
May 4 1:34 p.m. 9800 Block Walnut St. (75243) Burglary of a Building Forced Entry: Unknown suspect entered a rental office and stole items. May 4 1:33 a.m. 9500 Block Skillman St. (75243) Criminal Trespass: Suspect broke a glass door and entered a building. May 4 3:15 p.m. 3000 Block Francis Ave. (75228) Criminal Mischief: […]
By Stephanie Patrick There’s still some time before they pick up their first dental drills, but students from The University of Texas at Dallas have made a positive impact on patient care already. UTD Pre-Dental Association’s annual Miles for Smiles fundraiser and fun-activities event raised a record $24,673 for Texas A&M University College of Dentistry’s […]
By Jeff Salzgeber Highway work is dangerous work, often just inches away from speeding traffic. Help keep workers and everyone on the road safe by slowing down in work zones and driving like a Texan: kind, courteous and safe. A growing state means more Texans on our roads, and the Texas Department of Transportation […]
By Paul Glassman The Centennial Celebration Lunch at The Forum at Park Lane was a truly remarkable gathering, honoring a group of extraordinary residents who have reached the incredible milestone of 100 years and beyond. Surrounded by family, friends and fellow residents, Elizabeth Wells (103), Walter Levy (103), Ann Gardner (100), Jane Porter (100) and […]
April 27 7 p.m. 2100 Block Kirby St. (75204) Assault with a Deadly Weapon: Aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. April 27 4 p.m. 2900 Block Peavy Rd. (75228) Theft by Deception (Fraud): Unknown suspect lied to the complainant and demanded $1000 via a Western Union wire transfer. April 27 4:32 p.m. 2200 Block Highland […]
Dallas Public Library celebrated young creatives at the Express Yourself! Youth Poetry Competition and Cover Art Contest award ceremony on Thursday, April 23. Jaswanth UdayaKumar, a second-grade student at Uplift North Hills Preparatory, and Carlos Guzman, a fifth grader at Daniel Webster Elementary School, were honored with the Joe M. Dealey and Dorris Russell Dealey […]