Centro Educativo Ambiental de Dallas ISD recibe a unos 20,000 estudiantes al año
El director Mark Broughton supervisa animales residentes y actividades al aire libre para estudiantes del distrito.
Wade RamosAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Dallas recreation centers to close Friday, Aug. 7
All Dallas recreation centers will be closed Friday, Aug. 7, while aquatic facilities and some city facilities remain open.
Wade RamosAugust 5, 20261 min read
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Dallas ISD emergent bilingual students top state STAAR averages
Dallas ISD said emergent bilingual students outperformed state averages at all three STAAR performance levels across every subject in 2025-2026.
Wade RamosAugust 5, 20261 min read
Thomas Jefferson High band students start early practices for fall season
Thomas Jefferson High School band students are rehearsing before the school year for football games, performances and competitions this fall.
Wade RamosAugust 5, 20261 min read
Dallas public safety unions divided as pay contract deadline approaches
Dallas police and firefighter associations are split over the city’s latest pay proposal before their current contract expires Sept. 30.
Wade RamosAugust 5, 20261 min read
Dallas-area updates include police, election and Cowboys items
Dallas-area items posted Aug. 4 included police allegations, union pay talks, election-site debate and Cowboys training camp coverage.
Wade RamosAugust 5, 20262 min read
Dallas Zoo introduces male African elephant born in July
A male African elephant born to Mlilo at the Dallas Zoo weighed 230 pounds at birth and began nursing during his first hour.
Wade RamosAugust 4, 20261 min read
Dallas ISD health services supervisor marks 15th year in school nursing
Dallas ISD Health Services Supervisor Rosa Guerrero says school health services support students by connecting them with care and helping them build healthy habits.
Wade RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read
Dallas ISD Environmental Education Center serves 20,000 students during school year
The Environmental Education Center connects Dallas ISD students with animals, trails and outdoor learning under director Mark Broughton.
Wade RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read
Biomedical Prep at UT Southwestern welcomes Gina Maffucci as principal
Gina Maffucci is beginning her first year as principal of Biomedical Preparatory at UT Southwestern as the campus prepares to welcome its first fifth-grade class.
Wade RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read
Dallas ISD highlights free extracurricular programs for 2026-27 school year
Dallas ISD students will be able to choose from 12 free extracurricular activities across five areas for the 2026-2027 school year.
Wade RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read
Estudiantes exploran medicina y salud del corazón en campamento de verano
El Campamento de Verano de Futuros Médicos reunió a estudiantes en Hillcrest High School y South Oak Cliff High School para actividades prácticas de medicina.
Wade RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read
Dallas ISD begins planning after approval of 2026 bond program
Dallas ISD has started implementation planning for its 2026 bond program, including schedules, firm selection and future community meetings.
Wade RamosAugust 3, 20261 min read
Adult, Juvenile Shot in Dallas Early Sunday; No Arrests
Dallas police are investigating a shooting on Kennison Drive that left an adult and a juvenile injured, with no arrests made and the cause under review.
Wade RamosAugust 1, 20261 min read
John Cornyn and Ted Cruz: How Your Senators Voted This Week
Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz voted to confirm Walter Clayton as Director of National Intelligence.
Lena StroudAugust 1, 20262 min read
7/25-8/1 Dallas Real Estate Report: 5,830 Listings, Sale Price Up 9.8%
Realtor.com counted 5,830 Dallas, TX homes for sale as of June 2026, while Redfin reported 2,843 homes sold in May 2026 and a median sale price of $498,702.
Wade RamosAugust 1, 20262 min read
Dallas Animal Services Hosts Dogust Celebration on Aug. 7
Dallas Animal Services invites the community to a free First Fridays event on August 7 to celebrate shelter dogs and promote adoptions.
Wade RamosJuly 30, 20261 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Ease to $3.6190 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 30, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6190 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosJuly 30, 20261 min read
Dallas ISD Announces 12 Free Extracurriculars for 2026-2027
Dallas ISD will offer 12 free distinct activities across five focus areas for the 2026-2027 school year, including meals, transportation, and gear.
Wade RamosJuly 29, 20261 min read
Dallas families get tax-free weekend before Dallas ISD starts Aug. 11
Texas' tax-free weekend runs Friday, Aug. 7, through Sunday, Aug. 9, 2026. Here is what qualifies for Dallas shoppers before Dallas ISD starts Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026.
Wade RamosJuly 29, 20261 min read
Dallas Gas Prices Ease to $3.6420 as Monthly Costs Rise — July 29, 2026
Regular unleaded averages $3.6420 in the Dallas area, down from yesterday, down from last week and below the Texas average.
Wade RamosJuly 29, 20261 min read