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Widow of Slain Fire Captain Faces Capital Murder Trial
The widow of University Park Fire Department captain Robert Louis Poynter III has been re-indicted, this time for capital murder.
Principal To Get Fifth Elementary Ready for 2020
A name for the newest Highland Park ISD elementary school may not be decided until October, but the district wasted no time in choosing a principal for the campus.
Johnson Has More Money, Support of Former Mayors
State Rep. Eric Johnson, a surprise late entry in the Dallas mayoral race, finished first in votes on election night and heads toward the June 8 runoff as likely the better-funded candidate.
Lawsuit Brought Against Jewish Community Center
A second lawsuit has been brought against the Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas on allegations of failure “to protect a 14-year-old girl from sexual abuse by an employee.”
Water Sales Fall Short of Projections
The saying “Hope for the best and prepare for the worst” is an apt description of how utility officials budget to keep water flowing.
Is A ‘New Dallas’ Possible?
The Coalition for a New Dallas constantly talks about making Dallas more pedestrian-friendly and recently flew in transportation and city planning experts to discuss possible solutions.
Dallas Mayoral Candidates Address Homelessness
Like Mayor Mike Rawlings, many of the candidates aiming to replace him see homelessness as a key issue for Dallas, one that needs creativity and focus.
New Options for Hazardous Waste
The town of Highland Park has added two appropriate options for disposing of paints, chemicals, and other hazardous waste.
The Debate on Debates
It looks like Preston Hollow People will participate in a District 13 Dallas City Council debate after all.
What Did Scientists Learn From First Black Hole Photo?
Scientists recently used a global network of telescopes to prove it, capturing the image of a supermassive black hole and its shadow at the center of the galaxy Messier 87, some 55 million light-years away.
Couple Champions Student Success
A cooperative education program at Rockhurst University in Kansas City, Missouri gave John Stephens a foundation for all of the opportunities in his career
Early Voting Runs April 22-30 for May 4 Election
With Paul Rowsey not running, three contend for the HPISD Place 4 seat.
Preparing Texas For Dramatic Population Growth?
Can Texas absorb the ongoing and projected population boom? That’s the question Texas 2036 is tackling.
Gates, Miller Debate District 13 Development
District 13 Dallas City Council candidates agree on this much: after fire destroyed the Preston Place Condos in 2017, debate over redevelopment at Northwest Highway and Preston Road changed.
Ruling on Hyer Historical Designation Approaches
As May approaches, Highland Park ISD officials are eyeing a return to the Texas State Board of Review for a decision on whether Hyer Elementary School will receive a historic designation.
Wading Through All the Fake Stuff
The bogus email I just deleted was an invoice for $672, ostensibly from a business friend. Who got hacked? We both sighed and changed our passwords. Discerning reality is exhausting these days: fake bills, fake phone calls from “government agencies,” fake news. Especially that.
Officials Hope Residents Will Help Identify Coyote Patterns
Reports of coyotes roaming the Park Cities aren’t new, but the fear Lindsay Ballota’s son has for the bushy-tailed scavengers is. “Our second-grade son is
Preston Center Garage Discussions Continue
As Dallas City Council member Jennifer Gates runs for a fourth and final term, she’s focused on achieving progress with the Preston Center Parking Garage
“Failure to Protect Our Most Vulnerable”
Several priests named in a Catholic Diocese of Dallas list of those credibly accused of sexually assaulting children – some as far back as 1950 – served at
As End of Term Draws Near, Rawlings Lauds Dallas’ Progress
In his final months as Dallas mayor, Mike Rawlings is as encouraged as ever about the direction of the city.