Community

PAL builds self-esteem, life-skills through mentorship, education and recreation
A child with a positive mentor will carry good citizenship, maturity and the ability to make good decisions with them …

Volunteers needed to help Dallas senior and disabled communities
Eleven percent of all seniors age 65 plus in Dallas County live at or below the poverty level. Seemingly minor …

Designs for new aquatic centers to be presented at upcoming public meetings
Dallas Park and Recreation Department officials will reveal design concepts during public meetings that begin later this month. Design concepts …

Groceries, a carnival and mentorship bring hope to Dallas families
The skies over much of West Wheatland Road were overcast on March 12, but not so over the Youth World …

City teams up with DISD to reduce waste by recycling cartons at home and at school
Students can now recycle at home and at school, courtesy of the Carton Commitment program, a partnership between Sanitation Services …

Traffic advisories issued for Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon and DFW Auto Show
The Dallas Rock n’ Roll Half Marathon will be held in downtown Dallas from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Sunday …

Dallas Park and Recreation Board Launches Smart Growth for Dallas
The Dallas Park and Recreation Board has announced Smart Growth for Dallas, a partnership with The Trust for Public Land, …

Dallas Fire-Rescue replacement station #44 to open Tuesday
Dallas Fire-Rescue (DFR) will open its new replacement fire station, No. 44, at 2025 Lagow St. at 10 a.m. Tuesday …

Dallas Public Library hosts Community Garden and Urban Farming Workshops
Are you interested in starting a community garden? Are you already running a community garden and have questions? Do you …

Junior Police Academy marks milestone with one thousandth student
The Dallas Junior Police Academy (JPA) recently graduated their 20th Class and 1000th student. The partnership between the Doug Woodham …