Dallas CASA is seeking volunteers to train as advocates for abused and neglected children. CASA empowers everyday citizens to speak up in court for the best interest of children who have been removed from their homes because of abuse or neglect. Volunteers gather information for the court and work with the … more

It has been quite a year, hasn’t it?

We’ve experienced the fallout from hurricanes. We’ve outlasted economic hard times — at least, so far. We’ve survived bitter and partisan political campaigns.

All the while, we’ve been adapting to major changes in our lives. Gasoline prices have jumped up and down … more

I’m certain many of you would agree that this is a magical time of year. The summer heat and fall days are behind us and crisp, winter days are here. The excitement of the winter holidays is in the air and a mug of hot chocolate shared with family and … more

Many of you are sitting down to write your annual family Christmas letter. You will update us on all the grand goings-on in your family this year, careful to edit out the sorrows or at least paint them over with spiritual sentiment. We will learn about your triumphant children and … more

“Dallas ISD Deficit: $64 Million”

“Shortfall Now $84 Million”

“DISD Lays Off Hundreds of Teachers”

Like you, I was stunned and dismayed by these recent headlines. I could not answer your most of immediate questions: “How can someone make a $64 million mistake?” “What was the superintendent and school board … more