Oak Cliff Cuts Ribbon On $80M John Lewis Academy, Built To Raise Young Leaders
South Dallas notched a long-awaited win this week with the formal dedication of the John Lewis Social Justice Academy at Oliver Wendell Holmes in Oak Cliff—an $80 million campus built to put civic learning, student leadership, and social-justice work at the heart of middle school. The neighborhood turned out...
Feds Arrest 21 Members of Violent Arlington ‘Kiccdoe’ Gang
Feds Arrest 21 Members of Violent Arlington 'Kiccdoe' Gang
Gorilla at Dallas Zoo ‘unexpectedly’ dies, delaying move to San Antonio Zoo
SAN ANTONIO — One of the gorillas intended to be a part of the San Antonio Zoo’s new Congo Falls exhibit has unexpectedly died, delaying the relocation of some of the other gorillas. The western lowland gorilla, a 23-year-old male named Zola, died while in the care of...
Family Facing Eviction Gets New Hope With New Laws
Imagine you are enjoying a slow start to your morning. The old kettle on the stove almost boils to a whistle, distant chickens begin to greet the sun and life is as it always has been for years in your home. Then an unexpected knock ruins the peace, and on the other side of the door awaits an adamant stranger with a...
Dallas County Girl Scout DreamLab To Be Named In Honor Of The Late Eddie...
While the Girl Scouts Of North East Texas celebrated a sold-out Women Of Distinction Luncheon at the Hilton Anatole on Friday, November 7, an announcement was made to honor a North Texas legend. GSNETX CEO Jennifer Bartkowski announced “that the Dallas County Girl Scout Dream Lab would be named in...
14 Dallas Soul Food Restaurants Locals Swear Serve Food That Feels Just Like Home
Dallas knows how to wrap you in comfort the moment a plate hits the table. From crispy fried chicken to creamy grits and pies that taste like childhood, these spots serve more than meals – they serve memories. Locals swear these kitchens feel like a family reunion, complete with warm greetings and heaping portions....
Shops at Willow Bend anchor store to lay off nearly 100 employees amid closure
The store at The Shops at Willow Bend in Plano announced its plans to close this week.
West Dallas loses grocery store, adding to area’s food insecurity
The closing of a West Dallas grocery store has area residents who depended on the store looking for other ways to get access to healthy food. The Cash Saver grocery store, which had been at the corner of Singleton and Hampton since 2019, was the only major grocer in the area before it closed in late October. It had...
Texas sees biggest layoff wave in two years across seven sectors
Texas is currently grappling with its most significant wave of layoffs in two years, with 920 jobs slashed across seven key industries. This downturn, affecting sectors like technology, energy, and manufacturing, is primarily concentrated in major urban centers such as Austin, Houston, and Dallas. The layoffs mark a...
Dallas County commissioner raises alarm over ICE arrests in probation offices
Federal immigration agents are arresting people when they show up for probation appointments in Dallas County. Community Supervision and Corrections Director Patrick Arnold has told The Dallas Morning News he is cooperating with state and federal agencies. Dallas County Commissioner Elba Garcia says allowing arrests...
