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“We’re celebrating it [Juneteenth], and people are enjoying the music and being together,” Tony Blaine said. /
Photo by Arden Terry

Juneteenth fills two days of celebration

Irving—The City of Irving held a two-day-long celebration in honor of Juneteenth. The first event was a jazz concert held on Friday, June 13, on...

“I’ve had a wonderful turnout tonight. I’ve had a lot of support, good feedback on the work, and, more
importantly, the content,” Amy Branch-Lambert said. /Photo by Arden Terry

Irving Arts Center hosts receptions

Irving—The Irving Arts Center (IAC) hosted a dual reception for local artists Amy Branch-Lambert and Rachel Black on Friday night, June 13. These...

Cedar Hill: South Hills Crime Prevention MeetingJune 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Grady Lamb Police Building601 E. Belt Line Rd.Cedar Hill: Windsor Park PID Regular MeetingJune 23 at...

Cedar Hill: South Hills Crime Prevention MeetingJune 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Grady Lamb Police Building601 E. Belt Line Rd.Cedar Hill: Windsor Park PID Regular MeetingJune 23 at...

Cedar Hill native outshines peers

Millington, Tenn.—Ensign Scotty Cook, a native of Cedar Hill, Texas, was awarded the Navy League Honor, Courage, and Commitment Award and the...

Cedar Hill ISD names Dr. Maria Gamell superintendent finalist

Cedar Hill—The Cedar Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Maria Gamell as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The...

Irving Art Museum

Dart Art

Cedar Hill: South Hills Crime Prevention MeetingJune 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Grady Lamb Police Building601 E. Belt Line Rd.Cedar Hill: Windsor Park PID Regular MeetingJune 23 at...

Southern Dallas County- Best Southwest Juneteenth FestivalJune 14, 6 – 10 p.m.Grimes Park, DeSoto, TX (501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115)The City of Desoto and Best...

City of Coppell Offices and Facilities Closed for Juneteenth

COPPELL, TX— City of Coppell administrative offices, Municipal Court, Cozby Library and Community Commons, Coppell Senior and Community Center, the Biodiversity Education...

“We want to bring high-performing middle school athletes together, get people to come together, know each other, and play a good game,” Maddie Grohovena said. /Photo by Andrew Utterback

Athletes improve at All State Game

Richardson—Middle school volleyball athletes from across the state of Texas met at Dallas College in Richardson for the Texas Girls Volleyball All...

Volunteers load A/C units in a car at a Beat the Heat event at Community Missionary Baptist Church in DeSoto in 2024. /Photo provided

Seniors can stay cool during Texas summer

Dallas—North Texas is expected to be even hotter than average this summer. To protect our most vulnerable neighbors, TXU Energy is teaming up with...

Southern Dallas County- Best Southwest Juneteenth FestivalJune 14, 6 – 10 p.m.Grimes Park, DeSoto, TX (501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115)The City of Desoto and Best...

“I learned how to weave at UNT, but my grandmother taught me how to crochet,” Nicole Dane said. / Photo by Amanda
Deats-Coello

New festival celebrates Asian community

DeSoto—The City of DeSoto held its first annual Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Mini Festival last month. The event featured a parade of...

Run-offs determine winners

Irving, DeSoto—City council run-off elections in Dallas County were held on June 7. In Irving, 10,602 voters cast their ballots in the City Council Place 2, an at-large...

City hosts 90th birthday celebration

Desoto—The City of Desoto hosted Dr. Irma P. Hall’s 90th birthday celebration at The DeSoto Corner Theatre on May 30. "Irma P. Hall is a renowned...

Cedar Hill: South Hills Crime Prevention MeetingJune 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Grady Lamb Police Building601 E. Belt Line Rd.Cedar Hill: Windsor Park PID Regular MeetingJune 23 at...

Duncanville holds Grand Prix

Duncanville—Duncanville’s Recreation Center hosted the 300 Jr. Grand Prix on Saturday, June 7.Noel Garcia, the superintendent of Parks and...

Southern Dallas County- Best Southwest Juneteenth FestivalJune 14, 6 – 10 p.m.Grimes Park, DeSoto, TX (501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115)The City of Desoto and Best...

Cedar Hill ISD names Dr. Maria Gamell superintendent finalist

Cedar Hill—The Cedar Hill Independent School District Board of Trustees named Dr. Maria Gamell as the lone finalist for the position of Superintendent of Schools. The...

Photo by Mark Zeske

Party, golf tourney raise funds

Irving—The Irving School Foundation (ISF) raised an estimated $150,000 through a two-day combination party and golf tournament held the first week...

Run-offs determine winners

Irving, DeSoto—City council run-off elections in Dallas County were held on June 7. In Irving, 10,602 voters cast their ballots in the City Council Place 2, an at-large...

From the City of Irving: Yorkshire Street Bridge Closure Begins...

The bridge along Yorkshire Street, near Nottingham Drive, will be closed June 16 for bridge demolition and drainage channel construction operations. Work is scheduled to...

From the City of Irving: Yorkshire Street Bridge Closed

The bridge along Yorkshire Street, near Nottingham Drive, is closed for bridge demolition and drainage channel construction operations. Work is scheduled to run through...

Cedar Hill: South Hills Crime Prevention MeetingJune 23, 7 p.m. – 8 p.m.Grady Lamb Police Building601 E. Belt Line Rd.Cedar Hill: Windsor Park PID Regular MeetingJune 23 at...

Police investigate traffic fatality

Grand Prairie—The Grand Prairie Police Department is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in the 4300 block of East Main Street on Friday, June 13, at approximately...

Run-offs determine winners

Irving, DeSoto—City council run-off elections in Dallas County were held on June 7. In Irving, 10,602 voters cast their ballots in the City Council Place 2, an at-large...

Southern Dallas County- Best Southwest Juneteenth FestivalJune 14, 6 – 10 p.m.Grimes Park, DeSoto, TX (501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115)The City of Desoto and Best...

“We’re celebrating it [Juneteenth], and people are enjoying the music and being together,” Tony Blaine said. /
Photo by Arden Terry

Juneteenth fills two days of celebration

Irving—The City of Irving held a two-day-long celebration in honor of Juneteenth. The first event was a jazz concert held on Friday, June 13, on...

“I’ve had a wonderful turnout tonight. I’ve had a lot of support, good feedback on the work, and, more
importantly, the content,” Amy Branch-Lambert said. /Photo by Arden Terry

Irving Arts Center hosts receptions

Irving—The Irving Arts Center (IAC) hosted a dual reception for local artists Amy Branch-Lambert and Rachel Black on Friday night, June 13. These...

“Even after 30 years, eight months, and six days, God’s timing can prevail,” Bridgett Scott said. /Photo by Mark Zeske

Police solve cold case murder

Irving—The Irving Police Department recently arrested Darryl Patrick Goggans for allegedly fatally stabbing 29-year-old Megan Beth Johns, an Irving...

Southern Dallas County- Best Southwest Juneteenth FestivalJune 14, 6 – 10 p.m.Grimes Park, DeSoto, TX (501 E. Wintergreen Rd. DeSoto, TX 75115)The City of Desoto and Best...

John Elton Huffman

John Elton Huffman passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on June 6, 2025 in Midlothian, TX. He was surrounded by his family. He was born in...

Marvin H. Randle

Marvin H. Randle, 88, of Irving, Texas, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on June 7, 2025. He was born in Dallas, Texas, in 1936, to...

“Even after 30 years, eight months, and six days, God’s timing can prevail,” Bridgett Scott said. /Photo by Mark Zeske

Police solve cold case murder

Irving—The Irving Police Department recently arrested Darryl Patrick Goggans for allegedly fatally stabbing 29-year-old Megan Beth Johns, an Irving...

Irving Airman recognized by U.S. Army Parachute Team

During the two-day Kirtland Air Fiesta, the U.S. Army Parachute Team, the Golden Knights, presented a “Flight Baton” to Senior Airman Liberty Estrada on June 1.Liberty is...

Cedar Hill native outshines peers

Millington, Tenn.—Ensign Scotty Cook, a native of Cedar Hill, Texas, was awarded the Navy League Honor, Courage, and Commitment Award and the...

“We want to bring high-performing middle school athletes together, get people to come together, know each other, and play a good game,” Maddie Grohovena said. /Photo by Andrew Utterback

Athletes improve at All State Game

Richardson—Middle school volleyball athletes from across the state of Texas met at Dallas College in Richardson for the Texas Girls Volleyball All...

“I love to see kids start out fishing,” Arthur Seals said. / Photo by Stephen Hunt

Kids Fishing Tournament reels in fun

Cedar Hill—For many people, fishing is a rite of passage associated with their childhood. Putting a line in the water with a parent, grandparent,...

Photo by Mark Zeske

Party, golf tourney raise funds

Irving—The Irving School Foundation (ISF) raised an estimated $150,000 through a two-day combination party and golf tournament held the first week...

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